Foot and Ankle Fellowship

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.

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.

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.