UC Davis Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: Foot and Ankle Fellowship

The Foot and Ankle Fellowship is a one year program designed to prepare an orthopaedic surgeon for a career in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery, in either a full-time academic setting or private practice. Clinical training is provided in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, with particular emphasis on lower extremity (knee, ankle, and foot) sports medicine injuries, Achilles tears and disorders, bunions and toe deformities, ankle and knee articular cartilage injuries, post-traumatic foot and ankle deformities, foot and ankle arthritis, diabetic foot disorders, and foot orthotic evaluation and management. Fellows will develop autonomy in the operating room, gain advanced foot and ankle arthroscopy and have a fellow’s clinic during each rotation. Foot and ankle fellows, along with the chief resident of the service are responsible for all aspects of patient care. Three junior residents also rotate on the service. Rotating schedules provide ample exposure in both inpatient and outpatient settings.