Foot & Ankle Fellowship
Overview
The goal of the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship at the University of Virginia is to provide additional training in the management of the entire spectrum of foot and ankle disorders. Participation in the fellowship will prepare surgeons for careers in the academic or private setting. Throughout the year, the fellow will work with three attendings in a team-oriented atmosphere. The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in educational and research endeavors throughout the year.
Clinically, the fellow will be exposed to all aspects of foot and ankle pathology and procedures including ankle arthroscopy and sports medicine, total ankle replacement, fusions and reconstructions for deformity and arthritis, correction of forefoot deformities, management of charcot arthropathy, and treatment of foot and ankle trauma. The fellow will have the opportunity to work with athletes of all levels.
Our Foot and Ankle Residency and Fellowship training programs include comprehensive exposure to foot and ankle acquired, congenital, and traumatic injuries in the pediatric population including sports related injuries.
Conferences
The fellow will participate side by side with attendings at weekly division and departmental conferences. The fellow will attend the annual AOFAS summer meeting, and additionally will have the opportunity to present at and attend other meetings throughout the year.
Research
Numerous research opportunities are present at the University of Virginia, both directly associated with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and throughout the University as a whole. The fellow will have the ability to pursue areas of particular interest. As a requirement for fellowship completion, the fellow will be expected to submit two papers for publication and at least one abstract for presentation at the AOFAS summer meeting.
Fellowship Information
The Foot & Ankle Fellowship at the University of Virginia offers in-depth education combined with a well-rounded clinical experience.