2025 Resident Skills Course

2025 RESIDENT SKILLS COURSE APPLICATION

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society will award scholarships for orthopaedic residents to attend an AOFAS Resident Skills Course. US and Canadian orthopaedic residents who are PGY1, PGY2, or PGY3 during the 2024-2025 academic year, or a PGY4 who is enrolled in a program that does not have a foot and ankle rotation, and who have an interest in foot and ankle surgery are encouraged to apply.

Resident Skills Courses:

Date: July 11th - 12th
Host: Treace
Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Procedures:
• MTP Joint Fusion
• Lisfranc
• Chevron Akin

Date: July 25th - 26th
Host: Paragon 28
Location: Englewood, CO
Procedures:
• MTP Joint Fusion
• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle/Subtalar Fusion

Date: August 22nd – 23rd
Host: Emory University, Supported by Stryker
Location: Atlanta, GA
Procedures:
• Lateral Ligament Reconstruction
• Ankle Fracture Surgery
• Calcaneus Fracture Surgery

This is an opportunity to attend the Resident Skills Lab course, learn more about foot and ankle surgery, and network with leading foot and ankle surgeons.

Resident Skills Course participants will receive:
- Registration fees for the Skills Course
- Breakfast and lunch on the day of the course
- Complimentary sleeping room on the Friday before the course (must be requested within the application below)
- $500 travel stipend for Residents (must be requested within the application below)
If selected for the course, AOFAS will cover the cost and handle the course registration and any lodging accommodations. The resident will be responsible for arranging their own travel to the course. If approved for a travel stipend of $500, the funds will be issued by AOFAS to the resident.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must be an orthopaedic surgery resident in first, second, third, or in their fourth year and enrolled in a program without a foot and ankle rotation; in a US or Canadian training program; demonstrate enthusiasm for and have a sincere interest in foot and ankle surgery; and be in good academic standing.

Note: The Skills Course Scholarship is a non-transferable, one-time-only opportunity. Residents agree to abide by program terms. Residents can only attend one of the offered courses. If you attended a Resident Skills Course in 2022, 2023, or 2024, you are not eligible able to attend any of these courses, unless a spot remains open closer to the course date. To inquire about open spots, please email residents@aofas.org.
INSTRUCTIONS

Application form and supportive material will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the program is full. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

AOFAS Resident Skills Courses are funded by the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, supported by grants from industry partners.
Applicant Information
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Degree Degree*
Date of BirthDate of Birth*
AgeAge*
NPINPI*
AAOS, AOAO or COA ID #ID #*
What is your gender identity?*

WomanManTransgender MaleTransgender FemaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to answerNone of the aboveOther
What is your racial or ethnic identity?*

American Indian or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.Middle Eastern or North African: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Middle East or North Africa, including Lebanon, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, and Israel.Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.None of the aboveOther
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number
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Email*
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Education
College/University University*
Date of Graduation Grad Date*
Degree Earned  Degree*

Medical School   Med School*
Date of Graduation   Grad Date*
Degree Earned   Degree*
Name and Address of Orthopaedic Residency Training Program
Name of Residency
Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Country
Name and Address of Resident Program Director
First Name    Middle     Last Name
Street Address   Address Line 2   City   State   Zip   Country
Email
Area Code   Phone Number
Military Service (if applicable)
Branch of Service
From mm/yy   To mm/yy
Rank
Location
Select the skills course you would like to attend. Applicants can only attend one course.

July 11th - 12th, Treace, Ponte Vedra Beach, FLJuly 25th - 26th, Paragon 28, Englewood, COAugust 22nd - 23rd, Emory/Stryker, Atlanta, GA
Would you also like to request a complimentary sleeping room?

Yes, I'd like to request a complimentary sleeping room.No, I do not need a sleeping room
Would you like to request a $500 travel stipend to cover travel?

YesNo
AOFAS will need all United States residents who plan to receive a stipend to fill out a W9 before we can issue your payment. This requires AOFAS to issue you a Tax Form 1099 in January 2026.

All Canadian residents will need to fill out a W-8 BEN to receive a stipend.

Please use the tax form portal link below to both access blank forms and submit your forms.

Tax Form Portal
What is your level of interest in a foot and ankle fellowship?

Very InterestedInterestedNeutralSomewhat InterestedNot Interested
Provide a short Personal Statement as a separate attachment.
Write a personal statement as a separate attachment (not to exceed 500 words) describing your interest in foot and ankle surgery, what you hope to learn from this experience, and how you will share what you’ve learned.*

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Post-Grad Year in 2024-25: 1, 2, 3, or 4*
How did you hear about the Resident Skills Course?

EmailProgram DirectorAnother ResidentAOFAS websiteOther
2025 Resident Scholarship Program

Further details are in the link below.
Additionally, residents can apply for the 2025 Resident Scholarship by following the link below:

2025 RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION

Link will also be provided after submission for the skills course.
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Applicant Information

Education

Name and Address of Orthopaedic Residency Training Program

Name and Address of Resident Program Director

Military Service (if applicable)

Provide a short Personal Statement as a separate attachment.

2025 Resident Scholarship Program