Overview
Specialised training in uncomplicated and complex foot and ankle problems including arthritis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and forefoot conditions.
The programme
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year (1 August - 31 July)
- Start
- 1 August
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- Not stated on official page
- Department
- Department of Orthopaedics
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Completion of a U.S. or Canadian orthopaedic residency; passed all three steps of USMLE or COMLEX; eligible for a full unrestricted Georgia medical licence and DEA
- International applicants
- Institution policyInternational medical graduates eligible if ECFMG-certified and holding J-1 (ECFMG) or H-1B status, or US citizen/permanent resident
- Visa support
- Institution policyIMGs must be ECFMG-certified and enter training on a J-1 (ECFMG-sponsored) or H-1B visa unless US citizen/green-card holder (Emory GME housestaff policy 5.12)
- Licence requirement
- Institution policyGeorgia Temporary Postgraduate Training Permit or full Georgia medical licence required before clinical care (training permit max 7 years); USMLE Step 3 required for entry at PGY4+
How to apply
- Deadline
- 15 November 2026 (interview 30 January 2027; 2028-2029 year)
- Application method
- Foot & Ankle Fellowship Match (SF Match)
Funding
- Funding
- Credentialed as Emory faculty (Senior Associate level); salary amount not stated