Goals and characteristics This fellowship program offers a one-year rotation. The curriculum provides a well-rounded exposure to the clinical management of orthopaedic foot and ankle patients and an opportunity to perform basic science and clinical research. The Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery performs approximately 12 surgical procedures each week. Exposure to a broad spectrum of orthopaedic foot and ankle disorders is provided. Fellows participate in the preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative management of patients. The Division provides coverage to the Level I trauma center. Fellows also gain broad experience in the nonoperative treatment of foot and ankle disorders using advanced pedorthic, orthotic, and prosthetic techniques. Regularly scheduled lectures, journal club, foot conferences, and anatomy dissection sessions are included. Fellows are expected to participate in relevant research, and projects in conjunction with the orthopaedic biomechanics laboratory and gait laboratory are encouraged. By the end of the fellowship, completion of two papers of publishable quality is required. Successful completion of an approved residency in orthopaedic surgery and eligibility for a Wisconsin state medical license are prerequisites for this fellowship. Faculty Richard M. Marks, MD Duration 1 year (August 1 to July 31) Salary and Benefits $48,000/year (2004-2005) Health, liability, disability, and life insurance Time and funds for approved conference attendance Two weeks paid vacation Application Information This fellowship participates in the match program. For an application, contact: Anne Kinowski Department of Orthopaedic Surgery MCW Clinics at Froedtert East 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave. P.O. Box 26099 Milwaukee, WI 53226-0099 Telephone: 414-805-7433 Fax: 414-805-7499 akinowsk@mcw.edu Locations Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital
This fellowship program offers a one-year rotation. The curriculum provides a well-rounded exposure to the clinical management of orthopaedic foot and ankle patients and an opportunity to perform basic science and clinical research.
The Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery performs approximately 12 surgical procedures each week. Exposure to a broad spectrum of orthopaedic foot and ankle disorders is provided. Fellows participate in the preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative management of patients. The Division provides coverage to the Level I trauma center. Fellows also gain broad experience in the nonoperative treatment of foot and ankle disorders using advanced pedorthic, orthotic, and prosthetic techniques.
Regularly scheduled lectures, journal club, foot conferences, and anatomy dissection sessions are included. Fellows are expected to participate in relevant research, and projects in conjunction with the orthopaedic biomechanics laboratory and gait laboratory are encouraged. By the end of the fellowship, completion of two papers of publishable quality is required.
Successful completion of an approved residency in orthopaedic surgery and eligibility for a Wisconsin state medical license are prerequisites for this fellowship.