Fellowship Directors Meeting Recordings-Fellowship Directors Meeting

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the need for formal accreditation for foot and ankle fellowship programs by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS). They explain that AOFAS is the last subspecialty society without any formal accreditation for fellows, putting them at a disadvantage compared to other specialties. The accreditation would ensure that fellows receive high-quality education and training, and it would enhance the reputation of the AOFAS. The speaker outlines the history of the accreditation initiative and the challenges faced in its implementation. They highlight the importance of having a standardized fellowship calendar, faculty requirements, dedicated teaching time, a curriculum, and an evaluation system. They also mention the need for surgical case requirements and a system for recording case data. The speaker presents a proposed timeline for the accreditation process, including data collection, program approval, application deadlines, and enrollment in the San Francisco Match. The transcript emphasizes that the details of the program are still being worked on and encourages program directors to review and provide feedback on the proposed accreditation process.

Keywords

formal accreditation

foot and ankle fellowship programs

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

high-quality education and training

standardized fellowship calendar

faculty requirements