Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
2026–2027 PGY-5 stipend of USD 85,490; confirm the appointed level and current contract year
Deadline
Not published
Duration
12 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureAdult foot-and-ankle operative and non-operative care at a Level I academic trauma centre, including orthotic and prosthetic techniques, conferences, biomechanics, gait-lab work and two publishable papers
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
The fellowship requires an ACGME-accredited orthopaedic residency and Wisconsin licensure. MCWAH accepts permanent residents and ECFMG-sponsored J-1 physicians institutionally, but an Indonesian residency alone does not satisfy programme eligibility.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Eligibility for a Wisconsin medical licence is required.
—Not published
Language
No standalone programme-specific English-test requirement is published
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
MCWAH accepts permanent residents and ECFMG-sponsored J-1 physicians. Some programmes may consider H-1B sponsorship, but the foot-and-ankle programme does not publish programme-specific H-1B availability.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY86% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-09 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing date1 August to 31 July
Application route / cycle2027–28 open post-Match vacancy (contact programme directly) plus 2027 AOFAS/SF Match for 2028–29 positions
Completed ACGME-accredited orthopaedic surgery residency
Eligible for a Wisconsin medical licence
Meet MCWAH appointment and credentialing requirements
Application documents
Not published
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A one-year MCW foot-and-ankle fellowship at a Level I academic trauma centre with reconstruction, non-operative care, biomechanics and two expected papers. Applicants need an ACGME residency and Wisconsin licence; institutional J-1 rules are published, but H-1B availability is programme-specific and unconfirmed.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Health, dental, vision, disability and life coverage, paid time away, wellness resources, meals, call rooms, laundry, professional liability, three weeks of paid vacation and approved conference time and funds
HOST INSTITUTION
About Medical College of Wisconsin / Froedtert Hospital
MCW publishes the August-to-July dates, ACGME-residency and Wisconsin-licence rules, stipend table, benefits, vacation, conference support, faculty and AOFAS/SF Match route. MCWAH separately publishes institutional visa categories.
Birmingham, Alabama, United States · 12 months; AOFAS describes matched foot-and-ankle fellowships as generally 1 August to 31 JulyView program profile →
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