Foot & Ankle Fellowship

Duration

Health insurance, retirement, malpractice insurance, 2 weeks of vacation, CME, state licensure

To provide the foot and ankle surgeon 12 months of advanced training in trauma, reconstruction, and total joint techniques.

Be involved in clinical and basic research projects.
Research leading to potential publication of at least one manuscript.
Participate in hospital educational lecture series
Participate in clinical conferences, seminars, and journal clubs
Attend and lecture at Heartland Podiatry Conference
Attend the ACFAS conference
Take primary call 1 day per week and 2 weekends per month with staff coverage for trauma
Take secondary trauma call when not on primary call
Assist orthopedic colleagues in surgery and clinic as scheduled
Maintain weekly office hours in clinic
Function as independent surgeon on less advanced procedures
Manage patients admitted to service
Participate in daily rounds
Document and maintain proper medical records
Be involved in student education

Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to:

Mica Murdoch, DPM
Director: Foot and Ankle Trauma Fellowship
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50314