Foot and Ankle Fellowship

Welcome Message From the Director

Welcome to the University of Connecticut Foot and Ankle Fellowship. We have developed a comprehensive foot and ankle training program to develop highly competent surgeons. By teaming with Hartford Hospital and the Bone and Joint Institute, fellows have the opportunity to participate in the care of complicated trauma patients. During their time at UConn Health, they will have access to world-class biomechanics, research, and bioskills facilities and exposure to an academic practice. At Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, fellows will be exposed to a private practice model and a state-of-the-art surgery center. We believe we can provide a complete education that includes all varieties of foot and ankle pathology in a diverse patient population. Furthermore, we have an outstanding foot and ankle fellowship-trained faculty committed to your education. Thank you for your interest in our program.

Sincerely,
Lauren E. Geaney, MD
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Program Director, Foot and Ankle Fellowship
UConn Musculoskeletal Institute

Number of Fellows

1

ACGME accredited

Duration

1 Year

August 1 through July 31

Accreditation

ACGME

Core Faculty

Lauren E. Geaney, MD

Michael S. Aronow, MD

President, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

Thomas A. McDonald, MD

Raymond J. Sullivan, MD

Clinical Experience

Lauren Geaney MD, a foot and ankle surgeon, examines a patient's ankle

Outpatient Clinic

Fellows will have the opportunity to see patients in the office 1-2 days per week and will interact with patients both in an academic and private practice setting. They will evaluate and treat patients with a wide variety of pathology, including sports injuries, deformity, arthritis, complex traumas, and pediatric cases. The curriculum is designed to allow fellows longitudinal care of their patients from the initial evaluation through postoperative care.

Operating Room

Fellows will spend 2-3 days per week in the operating room at UConn Health, Hartford Hospital, the Bone and Joint Institute, and the Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center. They will be exposed to a wide range of surgeries, including pediatric surgery, acute and chronic trauma, reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and arthroscopic surgery. Operating rooms at these centers are state-of-the-art with the most up-to-date technology. Fellows will be given graduated responsibility at a pace commensurate with their background, skill, and level of training.

Bioskills Laboratory

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery operates an onsite Bioskills Lab with a full complement of orthopaedic instruments, arthroscopy equipment, c-arm, simulators, and access to cadaveric specimens. At least 5 times per year, bioskills labs will be held with cadaveric specimens and implants focusing on specific procedures. In addition, the lab is available to trainees 24/7 with access to anatomical models and can evaluate new technology when needed.

Scholarly Activity

Didactic Teaching

Weekly conferences with the PGY-3 and PGY-4 also on the service will cover various foot and ankle related topics, including:

Physical exam, imaging, orthotics/prosthetics
Trauma: Lisfranc, ankle fractures, pilon fractures, etc.
Deformity: cavus foot, progressive collapsing foot deformity, diabetic foot/Charcot
Arthritis: ankle arthritis, midfoot arthritis
Sports: ankle instability, Achilles tendinitis, Achilles ruptures, etc.
Forefoot: hallux rigidus, hallux valgus, hammertoes

Fellows will also attend monthly M&M conferences, journal club, and UConn Orthopaedic Forum/Grand Rounds with invited speakers.

Research

Fellow Well-Being

The UConn Foot and Ankle Fellowship places a high priority on the wellness of our fellows, emphasizing the importance of a balanced lifestyle that nurtures emotional, physical, and social health.

Our program features a variety of social activities, including golf events, days at the lake, barbecues, festive gatherings, journal club dinners, and ceremonies to mark the completion of training.

A group of Foot and Ankle fellows gathering outside a house

Fellows sitting around a table having dinner at a restaurant

UConn School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education is committed to supporting the well-being of all our residents and fellows during their training program. For a full list of resources offered through UConn Health, the Capital Area Health Consortium, and the broader community, please visit the Graduate Medical Education Office Well-Being page.

Application Information

Our fellowship program participates in the SF Matching Program. For information on application requirements, deadlines, and interview dates, visit the SF Match website.

ACGME Program Number: 2620826001

Our Fellows

Rohan Bhimani, MD, MBA

Residency:
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College

Fellowships:
Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine Foot and Ankle Fellowship

Past Fellows

Megan Wolf, MD

2023-2024

Comprehensive Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Care, LLC
Wallingford, CT

Additional Information

Resident/Fellow Policy Manual

Benefits

Contact

Program Coordinator: Sandy Phelan
Phone: 860-679-6645
Email: phelan@uchc.edu

Foot and Ankle Fellowship
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-4037

UConn Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity (AA/EOE) and our Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity training program. We encourage applicants from a wide diversity of backgrounds, ethnicity and we fully support applications from women and under-represented groups.

This program does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, disability or national origin.