FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP

Chairman and Director
Michael H. Heggeness, M.D.
Chairman & Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Foot & Ankle Faculty

John V. Marymont, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Kevin Varner, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Philip C. Noble, Ph.D.
Professor & Director of Research

P R O G R A M   I N F O R M A T I O N

Number of Fellows
2 Fellow(s) 12 months

Requirements for Acceptance to Training Program
M.D. degree, graduate from an approved Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, completed Fellowship application, letter of reference from the Residency Program Director, a Texas Medical License and CPR certification. See Fellowships for list of required documents.

Specialty
Adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle and children's reconstructive surgery (available).

Physical Plant
Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospital System: The Methodist Hospital, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children-Houston Unit, Harris County Hospital District and Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Conferences
Attendance is required at the following: Orthopedic Grand Rounds/Weekly, Orthopedic Journal Club/Weekly, Foot and Ankle Case Conference/Weekly, AM Teaching Conferences relating to specialty, and visiting Lectureships.

Research
A research project is required, with submission for publication prior to completion of the Fellowship.

Follow-Up Care
Private Office and clinics of teaching services.

Results Recorded
All patients, diagnosis and procedures computer coded. All private and clinic records available for review.

Patients Clinic/Office
Fellow responsible for patient care of participating physicians on the Foot Service and supervision of Resident patient care.

Surgery
Primarily adult trauma, reconstruction, and arthroscopy of foot and ankle

Teaching Aids
Video programs and cadaver dissections. Lower extremity library. Fellow will develop personal slide library by photographing major surgical procedures. All equipment provided.

Stipend
Baylor College of Medicine Stipend Level: PGY VI

Acceptance
Personal interview required when application materials are received and complete.