Collaborative Specialization in Musculoskeletal Health ResearchBone and Joint Institute

Graduate Trainees

The Collaborative Specialization Musculoskeletal Health Research (CMHR) is a multi-faculty program, combining course-based learning with independent lab research, for both Master’s or PhD programs. Our program offers integrated, transdisciplinary training combining technology, mechanistic research, ethical considerations and clinical applications in a real-world context.

CMHR was established to provide you with the research skills necessary to develop transdisciplinary projects and research teams focusing on integrated therapeutic, surgical and rehabilitative approaches for the management of bone and joint diseases.

Through this specialization, you will have the opportunity to participate in musculoskeletal research seminars, annual research retreats and unique courses designed to introduce you to the diverse disciplines in musculoskeletal health research.

Applications to the Collaborative Specialization
MSK Health Research Remain open.



Deadline

Application deadline for the BJI Transdisciplinary Award program is July 31st 2024 at 5:00pm 

Application & Specialization Requirements

Please click here for application instructions.

Learn more about applying for the BJI Transdisciplinary Research Award here.

Take to time to learn more about Specialization Requirements here.

Review information about CMHR Courses here.

Master's Level:

The Master's level specialization provides study and focused research experience through frequent interaction with faculty who specialize in musculoskeletal health research; interaction among peers; participation in the community of scholars in seminars, workshops and retreats; and opportunities for advanced students to present their own research at conferences. Expectations of students include a working comprehension of how established techniques of research and inquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the field of musculoskeletal health research.

Doctoral Level:

The Doctoral specialization provides advanced study and extensive research experience through frequent interaction with faculty who specialize in musculoskeletal health research; interaction among peers; participation in the community of scholars in seminars, workshops and retreats; and opportunities for advanced students to present their own research at national and international conferences. Expectations of Doctoral students include:

  1. the ability to conceptualize, design, and implement research for the generation of new knowledge, applications and understanding at the forefront of musculoskeletal health research, and to adjust research design or methodology in the light of unforeseen problems;
  2. the ability to make informed judgments on complex issues, sometimes requiring new methods; and
  3. the capacity to undertake pure and/or applied research at an advanced level and to produce original research of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication.