For three weeks during the month of January, ONSF hosted a winter break internship experience for a medical student from Korea. John Je Chan Lee, a former Cornell University student, currently attending Eulji University School of Medicine in Korea. Dr. Paul Sethi, ONSF president and Cornell University Human Ecology alumnus, invited Lee to participate in the internship and served as his mentor. John was already interested I orthopedics and Dr. Sethi offered him the chance to learn firsthand about the field of sports medicine.

By observing Dr. Sethi John gathered an understanding of surgical technique. John noted: “Some of the procedures that I was able to observe were ACL reconstruction, total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, meniscus repair and rotator cuff repairs. In Korea, it is rare for students to observe a variety of procedures, this I was very fortunate to be part of this experience.

ONSF takes great pride in its internship programs. Providing opportunities to pre-med and medical students enhances the Foundation’s education and research goals.