Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery

1. Applicants must have completed an Orthopaedic Surgery residency program.
2. Candidates must be eligible for Alabama medical licensure.
3. International applicants must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.
4. Applicants must meet the requirements for appointment as a UAB instructor.
5. Candidates should be eligible for advanced clinical and surgical training in foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery.

The Foot and Ankle Fellowship at UAB Heersink School of Medicine provides advanced clinical and surgical training in the comprehensive management of adult foot and ankle conditions. Fellows gain hands-on experience in conservative treatment, foot and ankle trauma, arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, Achilles tendon reconstruction, complex hindfoot procedures, and other reconstructive surgeries. Training includes clinical care, operative experience, research, weekly conferences, journal clubs, and teaching alongside orthopaedic surgery residents and faculty.

1. Interested applicants should contact the Program Coordinator, Felisa Guess.
2. Submit the required fellowship application materials as instructed by the program.
3. The application is reviewed by the fellowship faculty and program leadership.
4. Selected candidates proceed through the interview and selection process.
5. The selected fellows receive a UAB instructor appointment.
6. International candidates must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3 and meet Alabama medical licensure requirements