The University of Iowa, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Jackson-Steindler Orthopedic Clerkship. One or two outstanding medical students who have successfully completed the third year of medical school at an LCME-accredited institution and who have an interest in orthopedics will be selected for this award. The award will include a $1500 stipend to assist with travel and housing. Successful applicants will have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and an interest in advancing all aspects in the specialty of orthopedics.

The Jackson-Steindler Clerkship awardees will participate in the clinical services at the University of Iowa, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. They will attend educational programs including conferences and surgical skills education as well as have the opportunity to participate in research conferences. During the Jackson-Steindler Clerkship, awardees are required to present a 10-15 minute presentation of their choosing highlighting any research efforts, health policy, advocacy, patient engagement, outreach, ortho-adjacent topics with a faculty mentor at one of the department’s educational conferences.

The Jackson-Steindler Orthopedic Clerkship continues with the University of Iowa’s long-standing commitment to excellence, service, and education. The department was founded by Arthur Steindler who immigrated to the United States because of limited opportunities he faced in Austria. After establishing the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in Iowa City in 1913, he sought to provide educational and career opportunities for individuals who shared his commitment to excellence, service, and education. Ruth Jackson was one of those individuals. After graduating from medical school, she sought education in surgery, but few programs would accept her. When she contacted Arthur Steindler, he enthusiastically offered her a position in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Iowa. Ruth Jackson is now recognized as the first woman orthopedic surgeon in the United States and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, an organization devoted to advancing women in orthopedics, is named in her honor.

Applications are accepted each year from March 1 through March 31.  
 

Rotation Dates (Rotation dates cannot be adjusted)

• 7/6/2026-7/31/2026
• 8/3/2026-8/28/2026
• 8/31/2026-9/25/2026
• 9/28/2025-10/23/2026
   

Applicants must submit the following materials as a single PDF to tonia-johnston@uiowa.edu:

1. Medical school transcripts (official or unofficial)
2. A letter of recommendation from any dean of your medical school
3. One additional letter of recommendation from a faculty member
4. A current resume or curriculum vitae including a list of research experience and copies of any published material
5. A personal statement regarding your interest in this clerkship and your commitment to excellence, service and education in the field of orthopedics
    

All application materials must be received by March 31 for consideration.

Applicants must be enrolled in an LCME accredited medical school.