Foot & Ankle Fellowship

About the Fellowship

The TCO Foot and Ankle Fellowship program offers advanced subspecialty training in foot and ankle orthopaedics in a high-volume private practice. The Fellow can expect exposure to all aspects of foot and ankle orthopaedics with a particular focus on ankle replacement and arthrodesis, hindfoot and forefoot reconstruction, sports injuries, and trauma. The Fellow will be expected to: develop knowledge and skills to cultivate an individual practice; develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide complete orthopaedic foot and ankle care for persons of all ages; participate as a member of a team that includes physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and prosthetists and orthotists; and participate in a publishable-quality research project. This fellowship supports professional growth through regularly scheduled didactic lectures, monthly journal club and research meetings, industry labs, and participation in AOFAS meetings.

The fellow will rotate for a total of three months (two six-week rotations) with each of the four attendings (Dr. Paul Cammack, Dr. J. Chris Coetzee, Dr. Bryan Den Hartog, and Dr. Jeffrey Seybold). The fellow will be expected to work with another team if their attending is away for any extended period of time during the scheduled rotation. The schedule will be adjusted as best as possible to maximize time with all four attendings and cover the recommended list of procedures.

Educational Experience

Our program values and supports professional development by ensuring our fellows participate in the following:

• Two educational conferences per week:
  • Didactic session will be provided by one of the attendings to cover a comprehensive list of AOFAS-approved foot and ankle related topics.
  • Weekly case conference in which the entire fellowship team will participate in discussing interesting cases, clinical questions, and other topics.
• Monthly conferences:
  • Journal club covering both classic articles and current research in FAI, JBJS, AJSM, or other related journals. These are also focused on a set schedule of foot and ankle topics.
  • Research meeting to review current projects, discuss new ideas, and assist with editing and reviewing manuscripts.
• Additional research meetings, Minnesota foot and ankle surgeon gatherings, and webinars will arise throughout the year.
• Depending on the year, the fellow will be expected to present at the TCO Primary Care Conference (held biennially).
• Submit a manuscript to FAI or FAO journals.
• The fellow will be expected to attend the AOFAS Annual Meeting.

Research Studies and Publications

Faculty and fellows are dedicated to research throughout the year. Each fellow must participate in a quality research project as well as submit to a peer-reviewed journal. To view past and current research studies and publications, visit our TCO Foundation website by clicking here.

Faculty

Program Director: Jeffrey Seybold, MD

Faculty: Dr. Paul Cammack, Dr. J. Chris Coetzee, Dr. Bryan Den Hartog

Applicants

The Fellowship program is sponsored by AOFAS and receives applications through the SF Match web-based program. Applicants are directed to: http://www.sfmatch.org to apply for the Twin Cities Orthopedics Foot and Ankle Fellowship position. Applications will be monitored, and an invitation letter will be sent to selected candidates for an interview.

• Slots available: 1
• Stipend: PGY6 equivalent
• Benefits: Optional Health care benefits for medical, dental, and liability insurance.
• ACGME accredited: No
• Accepts international (non-US/Canada) applicants as full fellows: Not at this time.

If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact: Becky Stone, MS, ATC, Fellowship Coordinator at: [email protected], or at 952-456-7136.