2025 EFAS AOFAS Exchange

2025 EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Fellowship
Overview

In collaboration with the European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS), the EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Fellowship offers the opportunity for 3 mid-career AOFAS members to travel to Europe and 3 EFAS members to travel to the United States to visit leaders in foot and ankle education and research.

The program aims to promote international professional relationships, sharing ideas, and and encouraging new thinking on research and clinical care topics. All Fellows will observe operating rooms, learn new surgical techniques alongside accomplished surgeons, and present their own research and clinical experiences.

AOFAS selected members will travel to 3 European host sites and attend the EFAS Congress as outlined below.

Travel Dates: September 20-October 13, 2025
- September 20-21: Travel to Oxford, United Kingdom
- September 22-26: Observe with Rick Brown, MB BS, MA, FRCS (Tr Orth)
- September 27-28: Travel to Marseille, France
- September 29- October 3: Observe with Barbara Piclet-Legre, MD
- October 4-5: Travel to Vienna, Austria
- October 6-8: Observe with Hans-Jorg Trnka, MD
- October 9: Travel to Vilnius, Lithuania
- October 10-11: Attend EFAS Congress
- October 12-13: Travel home
Eligibility

AOFAS will select the Exchange Fellows to travel to Europe, and EFAS will select the Exchange Fellows to travel to the United States. Interested EFAS members must apply to the program through EFAS.

All AOFAS applicants must meet the following criteria:
- AOFAS Associate, Candidate, or Active Member with current practice located in the United States or Canada.
- Ability to obtain a passport and visas to visit host countries, if necessary.
- Ability to attend the entire program.
- A travel stipend will be awarded to cover hotels, transportation, and meals. Any expenses beyond that amount will be the responsibility of the Fellow.
- Additional criteria consistent with AOFAS travel guidelines.
Instructions

Complete this form and supporting documents by December 8, 2024.

1. Write a personal statement (not to exceed 1 page). Please include:
- Why do you want to be an Exchange Fellow?
- How will you contribute as a Fellow? Briefly outline research or work interests; diversity representation; and any other foot & ankle organizations connections you think would be beneficial to share.
  What do you expect to gain from the experience?
2. Ask the 2 sponsors listed in your form to submit letters of recommendation. All sponsors should be orthopaedic surgeons familiar with your work. Letters can be uploaded with this application or emailed to kfroslan@aofas.org.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure sponsor letters are received.

Sponsor letters should please include:
- How do you know the applicant and why should they be considered for the fellowship?
- How have they contributed to orthopaedics and the foot and ankle specialty?
- How do you think they could contribute to the Fellowship? Briefly outline research or work interests; diversity representation; and any other foot & ankle organizations connections you think would be beneficial to share.
3.Upload a CV and personal statement. Letters can be uploaded with this form or emailed to Katlyn Froslan at kfroslan@aofas.org.

The EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Fellowship Program is funded by the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, supported by a generous grant from Enovis.

2. Education
College/University   School*
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Degree Earned   Degree*

College/University   School
Graduation   Year
Degree Earned   Degree

Medical School   School*
Graduation   Year*
Degree Earned   Degree*

Other School   School
Graduation   Year
Degree Earned   Degree

3. Postgraduate Training
Residency   Residency*
End Year   Year*

Fellowship   Fellowship*
End Year Year*

Other program   Other
End Year   Year

4. Military Service (if applicable)
Branch of Service   Branch
Start Year Year
End Year  Year
Rank   Rank

5. Professional Activities and Leadership
Please only highlight information in this section from the past 5 years. Your CV may contain a fuller account of your past involvement and history.
Please highlight activities and involvement in AOFAS within the past 5 years. Include volunteering, faculty appointments, leadership, committee membership, etc.*
Please highlight any activities and involvement in international or regional foot and ankle societies within the past 5 years. Include volunteering, faculty appointments, leadership, committee membership, etc.
Pease list contributions to the field of orthopaedics and the foot and ankle specialty within the past 5 years, Include notable publications, presentations, awards, etc.*

6. Sponsor Information
List contact information for 2 sponsors who will write letters of recommendation. All sponsors should be orthopaedic surgeons familiar with your work. Letters can be uploaded with this application or emailed to Katlyn Froslan, kfroslan@aofas.org. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure sponsor letters are received.

Sponsor letters (not to exceed 1 page), please include:
- How do you know the applicant and why should they be considered for the fellowship?
- How have they contributed to orthopaedics and the foot and ankle specialty?
- How do you think they could contribute to the Fellowship? Briefly outline any research or work interests; diversity representation; and other foot & ankle organization connections you think would be be beneficial to share.
Sponsor 1*

First NameLast Name
Sponsor 1 Email*
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Sponsor 2*

First NameLast Name
Sponsor 2 Email*
example@example.com

9. Supporting Documents
Please upload supporting documents as separate attachments. Letters of recommendation may also be emailed to kfroslan@aofas.org.
Curriculum Vitae*

Please name your CV as: Applicant's last name_CV
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Personal Statement*

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Letter of Recommendation 1

Please name your LOR as: Applicant's last name_ LOR _Sponsor's last name
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Letter of Recommendation 2

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How did you hear about the AOFAS Traveling Fellowship Program?*

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By signing the form, I attest that the submitted information is true. I understand that completion and submission of this application form provides written permission for the AOFAS to make inquiries and investigate as it deems necessary to verify my credentials and professional standing.
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2025 EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Fellowship