Fellowship Directors Meeting Recordings-Fellowship Directors Meeting 9-10-2020

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Video Summary

The video discusses the alternative accreditation program for fellowship programs in the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) and addresses some common questions and concerns. The alternative accreditation program is being introduced to provide easier and less onerous accreditation for programs that are not tied to a university setting. The program is seen as a response to requests from AOFAS members and the need to differentiate foot and ankle specialists from other groups, such as podiatrists, in legal and public arenas. The video emphasizes the importance of including all fellowship programs in the accreditation process and encourages programs already pursuing ACGME accreditation to continue with their efforts. It also mentions upcoming discussions about the potential for dual accreditation for programs that are already ACGME accredited. The video concludes with a brief mention of a meeting with the San Francisco Match organization and the importance of closely monitoring changes and their impact on the fellowship program. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

alternative accreditation program

fellowship programs

American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society

AOFAS

accreditation process

ACGME accreditation