Dates of Attendance: August 1st through July 31st
Program Co-directors: Sameh (Sam) A. Labib, M.D, and Rishin J. Kadakia, M.D.
Faculty: Jason T. Bariteau, M.D.; Michelle Coleman, M.D., Ph.D.; John Louis-Ugbo, M.D.
Number of fellows: One (non-ACGME certified). Fellows will have full clinical and operative privileges
Work Visa Status: Proof of US citizenship or legal alien status is required.
Rotation Schedule: The Foot and Ankle faculty are split into two teams, and fellows will rotate with each team for two months at a time. Each cycle is designed to optimize experience with specific faculty members. The two month rotations allow for enough time for the fellow to develop a level of comfort working with a routine schedule and staff. Fellows will be given the opportunity to modify their schedule to tailor to their specific interests and needs as much as possible.
Call responsibilities: There will be no required call responsibilities, but the fellow will have the opportunity to take paid call, if interested.
Salary/Vacation: The Foot & Ankle Fellow will be credentialed as an Emory faculty member (Senior Associate) during his/her fellowship. A comprehensive health insurance, malpractice and benefits package is also provided. The fellow will receive two weeks of paid vacation during the year plus a stipend to attend the AOFAS summer meeting.