Is it an Ortho Foot and Ankle Problem, or a Problem of Fellowships in General?
From 2012 to 2023, overall U.S. applicants to American Orthopaedic Foot & Anke Society fellowship slots declined, with the steepest drop among male MD applicants; female applicants remained stable. In the 2026 SF Match, 88 applicants competed for 79 positions – 46 matched, with one additional position filled post-match, for fellowship match rate of 59%. The hard reality: Most orthopaedic fellowships don't pay off financially A 2025 career-long financial model finds that for m
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Unlocking Opportunities: A Girl Dad's Mission to Transform Foot and Ankle Care
by Dr. Gregory Berlet, MD As a proud girl dad, I feel it's my mission to explore the potential for my team in the foot and ankle realm....
Dec 12, 20241 min read
The Incredible Shrinking World
Accessing and sharing information has never been easier. Dr. Selene Parekh is doing his part to foster connections for educational...
Jul 11, 20241 min read
Foot Innovate Leadership Conference 2024: Innovative Educational Experience
Foot Innovate held its Leadership Conference in Dallas from June 6-8, 2024. Chairman Mark Easley and the Foot Innovate leadership team of...
Jun 26, 20241 min read
The Continuing Evolution of VR in Medtech
VR and implant design Virtual reality (VR) and medical device companies are teaming up to create a virtual lab for design surgeons....
Jan 12, 20231 min read
The Rep-Less OR
The concept of removing the talents (and costs) of the medical device sales rep from the OR has long been debated. The good news is that,...
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Gender in Foot and Ankle
Recent trends show women occupying the majority of slots in both MD and DPM schools. During the 2019–2020 application cycle, for example,...
Apr 14, 20221 min read
