Welcome back listeners! The seventh episode of our Conversations series features an exceptionally strong orthopedic resident at Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Joshua Bram. Josh is a PGY-4 who is planning to pursue an academic career in pediatric orthopaedics. He is very active in research, leading several projects that are pushing the boundaries of innovation forward, not to mention serving as a mentor to many young researchers like Patrick who is currently on a research year at HSS. In this episode, he discusses his path to a prestigious orthopedic residency, cultivating his research niches, and the importance of not only finding great mentors, but also paying it forward as one. Tune in to hear more about the making of a rising star in the field.