Each Orthopaedic resident is required to complete a Harbor research project by the end of the PGY3 year. A faculty advisor supervises the research activity of that resident and frequently collaborates in the design, execution and completion of the project. All research projects are conducted under the auspices of LA BioMed.

Each PGY3 Harbor research project is presented at the Annual Orthopaedic Education/Alumni Day Scientific Program held at the end of the academic year by the Department. Residents are encouraged to also submit their research projects for presentation at regional and national meetings, and for consideration for publication.

As a component of the new Cedars-Sinai rotation in elective reconstructive surgery, each PGY3 will also be required to complete a Cedars-Sinai research project. Research topics will be chosen from the areas of clinical exposure on this rotation which consists of: orthopaedic oncology, joint arthroplasty/adult reconstruction, as well as adult and adolescent sport medicine. Each resident will be assigned a Cedars-Sinai faculty advisor to provide guidance and oversight. It is expected that these projects will also be prepared for presentation at regional or national meetings. Each resident is encouraged to prepare a manuscript of their research work for submission for consideration for publication.