About Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship

Immersive Clinical Experience

Fellows rotate with five fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeons in a high-volume, academically driven environment. At UTHealth Houston, you’ll treat a diverse patient population with complex pathology, sharpening your clinical judgment and surgical decision-making.

One-on-one mentorship fosters meaningful dialogue and encourages self-directed learning, helping you build true expertise and confidence in foot and ankle surgery.

You will gain extensive hands-on experience in procedures including ankle arthroplasty, external fixation and frame application, arthroscopy, arthrodesis, complex reconstruction, and the use of biologics. Fellows participate directly in over 500 surgical cases annually, ensuring robust clinical exposure and skill development.

Foot & Ankle Faculty with the 2020-2021 Fellows

Academic Engagement

Fellows participate in monthly Journal Club discussions on current research and complex cases. In addition to attending didactic sessions, fellows also teach, delivering lectures to residents during rotations with Dr. McGarvey. This dual role sharpens both academic and presentation skills, preparing you for future leadership in the field.

Topics include:

  1. Anatomy & Biomechanics of Foot & Ankle
  2. Trauma Mid-foot & Forefoot
  3. Trauma Hind Foot
  4. Trauma Ankle
  5. Arthritis (mid- fore- foot)
  6. Arthritis Hind foot
  7. Arthritis Ankle
  8. Soft Tissue Trauma Management
  9. Diabetic Foot 1 Ortho Considerations
  10. Diabetic Foot 2 Wound Care / Med Considerations
  11. Pediatric I
  12. Pediatric Foot 2
  13. Foot & Ankle Examination
  14. Bunions 1
  15. Bunions 2
  16. Orthotics, Prosthetics, Shoe Ware
  17. Lesser Toes
  18. Imaging / Radiology
  19. Heel Pain
  20. Nerve Problems
  21. Tendinopathies
  22. Acquired Flat Foot
  23. Ankle & Subtalar Instability
  24. Limb salvage

Research & Rotations

Fellows engage in scholarly research, selecting or designing a project with an attending and working toward publication. UTHealth Houston offers strong research support to help you succeed.

You’ll rotate through multiple hospitals—including Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center, Memorial City, and Sugar Land—as well as outpatient surgical centers, ensuring a broad and robust operative experience.