Sports Medicine Research Fellowship — Atlanta, GA

Children’sHealthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) Atlanta, GA Paid Research Fellow Jun 15, 2026
· Jun 15, 2026

• Primary Location
  : 5445 Meridian Mark Rd, Atlanta, Georgia,
• Secondary Location
  :
  Atlanta, Georgia, 30329

Employed / Academic Employment (Full-Time, Regular)

Children’sHealthcare of Atlanta is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon to join our top-ranked, globally recognized Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program. As a vital member of a high-volume clinical and academic powerhouse, you will have the opportunity to build a premier pediatric sports medicine and trauma practice while contributing to multi-specialty collaborations, research initiatives, and trainee education.

This position includes clinical care, call responsibilities, and robust programmatic support.

Step into a role with the highest-ranked pediatric orthopedic program in the Southeast. Children’sHealthcare of Atlanta operates a massive, highly integrated orthopedic service line backed by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of 15 surgeons, 10 non-operative physicians, 24 advanced practice providers (APPs), and an extensive team of dedicated sports physical therapists and outreach athletic trainers.

In this position, you will plan, implement, and evaluate high-quality medical and surgical care for children and adolescents navigating sports-related injuries and orthopedic trauma. You will enjoy a highly collaborative environment, partnering with doctors, nurses, and clinicians across various specialized programs including our Scoliosis and Spine Program, Hip Program, Concussion Program, and Hand and Upper Extremity Program.

Beyond clinical excellence, our institution is deeply rooted in research. With over a century of orthopedic expertise, our team actively designs and executes studies that lead to measurable, real-world patient outcomes, such as lower infection rates and shorter hospital stays than national averages. You will be expected to incorporate quality improvement and research findings into your practice while actively training and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.

• Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school (MD or DO).
• Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in both Sports Medicine and Pediatric Orthopedics.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Licensed (or eligible to obtain licensure) to practice medicine in the State of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.
• Valid and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

• Demonstrated clinical experience within pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trust with young patients and their families.
• Strong collaborative spirit, showing adaptability, listening skills, and human relations proficiency within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Meets all eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’sHealthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.

• Direct Patient Care
  :
  Provide comprehensive clinical and surgical patient care within the sports medicine and trauma clinical areas, strictly complying with Professional Staff Bylaws, rules, regulations, and hospital policies.
• Call Responsibility
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  Participate actively in the orthopedic call rotation and handle pediatric trauma cases.
• Academic & Trainee Education
  :
  Educate, mentor, and assist medical trainees (residents and fellows) with…