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Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle FellowshipsJuly 23, 2010 Update The 2010 Match for 2011-2012 positions is closed. Unmatched positions are available. See link below for list of open positions. Fellowship Match Following medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency, some orthopaedic surgeons seek further training in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders through fellowship training programs. The Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program Match is sponsored by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), and the Society administers the application and distribution process. Administration of the rank lists and the match process is handled by the San Francisco Resident Matching Program (SF Match). Participation in the match requires graduation from an allopathic or osteopathic medical school, and fellowship is dependent upon successful completion of an approved orthopaedic surgery residency program. The Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship Program Match is designed to be a transparent, unbiased process in which applicants are matched to foot and ankle fellowship programs on a competitive basis. Benefits to Fellows Fellows in programs that participate in the match are eligible for benefits offered by AOFAS, including waiver of dues during the fellowship year, a 50% reduction in dues during the first year of practice, and inclusion on a listing on the AOFAS website as having completed an AOFAS-sponsored fellowship program. Fellowship Program Participation in the Match Program participation in the match is based on consensus by foot and ankle fellowship directors. To ensure fairness, fellowship directors annually sign a legal agreement with the AOFAS committing their program and faculty to abide by specific rules of conduct. Participating fellowship programs may not offer ANY six-month or longer fellowship positions outside of the match prior to Match Day. The AOFAS will give preference to faculty from participating programs over faculty from non-participating programs with respect to awarding of research grants, acceptance of papers for presentation at Specialty Day and the Annual Summer Meeting, selection of symposia faculty and educational course faculty, and membership on AOFAS committees and/or for service on the Society’s Board of Directors. Application Process for 2011 Match for 2012-2013 Fellowship Positions The first step for applicants is to register for the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Match on the San Francisco Match web site, www.sfmatch.org. The SF Match registration fee is $50 and covers the administrative costs of the rank list submission and the match process. Upon registering, the applicant will receive an ID number to be entered on the AOFAS Fellowship Application form. The AOFAS staff administers the application receipt and distribution process. The AOFAS does not charge applicants for this service. To assist applicants in providing, and fellowship programs in receiving, complete and consistent information, the AOFAS has developed a universal application form and submission process. To apply, please download the Fellowship Application Form and Program Application List and follow the instructions. Also download the Program Profile document that provides information on each fellowship program. Letters of reference need to be sent directly to each program director from the reference. Applicants may contact any program directly to request additional information. ►►► Timetable for the 2011 Match
2011-2012 Fellowship Positions Now Available Unfilled positions in participating 2011-2012 fellowship programs (list as of May 7, 2010). Programs with unfilled positions for 2011-2012 fellowships may accept applications and letters of recommendation, conduct interviews, and offer these positions at any time. Results of the 2009 Match for 2010-2011 Fellowship Positions For statistics on the 2009 Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Match conducted by the SF Match, click here. 2010-2011 Fellowship Positions Are Available Unfilled positions in participating 2010-2011 fellowship programs (list as of July 27, 2010). Programs with unfilled positions for 2010-2011 fellowships may accept applications and letters of recommendation, conduct interviews, and offer these positions at any time. Research and Observational Positions Outside the Match Strictly research and/or observational fellowships and clinical fellowships of less than six months in duration are outside of the match and may be arranged at any time. Participating fellowship programs may not offer ANY six-month or longer fellowship positions outside of the match prior to Match Day. Questions Questions on the fellowship match application process may be addressed to the AOFAS Executive Office at aofasinfo@aofas dot org or 800-235-4855 or 847-698-4654. The chair of the AOFAS Fellowship Match Committee is Michael Aronow, MD, aronow@nso.uchc dot edu or American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
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