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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship
Program Overview
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship
About the Program
The Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship is a one-year program under the direction of John E. Femino, MD. It offers an outstanding diversity of experience in all areas of adult and adolescent foot and ankle surgery, including sports medicine, trauma, and reconstruction of the foot and ankle.
The curriculum includes an optional four-week rotation with the orthopedic trauma service, focusing on foot and ankle trauma for the rotating fellow. Mentorship is a strong tradition for clinical, academic, and research growth of our fellows.
The fellowship includes exposure to a wide variety of foot and ankle surgical techniques, including:
- Advanced arthroscopic and endoscopic techniques of the ankle and foot
- Total ankle arthroplasty, arthrodesis, and other treatments of ankle and foot degenerative joint problems
- Minimally invasive and open fracture reduction and fixation techniques
- Osteotomies of tibia, ankle, hindfoot, and forefoot
- Deformity correction and limb salvage, including the use of hybrid, circular, and spatial frame constructs for deformity correction
- Current approaches for diabetic limb salvage, including Charcot reconstruction and amputation techniques
Research
The program has a proud history of foot and ankle research. All fellows will have one high-quality research paper, and most are involved in multiple projects throughout the fellowship year. Research endeavors are in clinical, biomechanical, and basic science, with collaboration with researchers within the department and the Carver College of Medicine.
Jessica Goetz, PhD, is the primary foot and ankle research coordinator and investigator, with particular interests in biomechanics and finite element modeling.
How to Apply
The Foot and Ankle Fellowship participates in the online application and match process through the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), facilitated by the SF Match service. Applications are reviewed each fall, and invitations for interviews are sent in the winter each year.
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship Team
- John E. Femino, MD: Fellowship Director
- Bopha Chrea, MD: Assistant Professor
- Jessica Goetz, PhD: Foot and Ankle Research Coordinator for Basic Science; Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab Coordinator
Current Fellow
- Victoria Hoelscher, MD
Former Fellows
| Name | Post-fellowship Placement | Training Year |
|---|---|---|
| John Massoud, MB, BCh | ||
| Mohamed Abdelaziz, MD | Hospital for Special Surgery | |
| Aly Fayed, MD | University of Mississippi Medical Center | |
| Jennifer Walt, MD | Knapp Medical Center | |
| John Hee-Young Lee, MD | Medstar Union Memorial Hospital | |
| Moses Lee, MD | Yonsei University | |
| Benjamin Jong, MD | University of Manitoba | |
| Karthikeyan Chinnakkannu, MBBS | University of Alabama at Birmingham | |
| Jaya Prasad Shanmugam, MBBS | Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Winstein Medical School | |
| Vinay Hosuru Siddappa, MBBS | People Tree Hospital | |
| Ross Schumer, MD | San Antonio Military Medical Center | |
| Jason Patterson, MD | OrthoArizona, Mezona Orthopedic | |
| Kevin Martin, MD | Evans Army Community Hospital | |
| Joshua Tennant, MD | University of North Carolina | |
| Sami Abdulmassih, MD | St. Joseph's - New Jersey | |
| Andrea Veljkovic, MD, FRCSC | British Columbia's Foot and Ankle Specialists | |
| Gladys Chan, MD | Toronto Orthopaedics | |
| Allan Hammond, MD | University of Manitoba | |
| Jeff Junko, MD | Summa Health System |
Department Faculty
The orthopedic faculty at Iowa are dedicated to helping fellows achieve their training aims. They are some of the best clinicians, researchers, and teachers in the profession.
Benefits
The stipends and benefits of the program compare with top programs in the country.
People
The program is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all fellows.
