Description

Specialization:

Podiatry

Job Summary:

Methodist Healthcare is seeking motivated applicants for a 1-year podiatric reconstructive foot and ankle surgical fellowship to begin summer of 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

Qualified Candidates:

• Completed a 3-year CPME approved podiatric residency

• ABFAS board eligible in foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery

• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Texas required

• Desire to gain additional expertise in diabetic Charcot reconstruction, plastic surgery of the diabetic foot and ankle, and deformity correction

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental coverage

• Relocation assistance

• Paid malpractice

Duration: 1-year (2025-2026 fellowship: August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026)

Requirements: Letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation (1 from residency director)

Fellowship Director: Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS, Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery

About Methodist Diabetic Foot and Ankle Institute and Methodist Healthcare System:

• Methodist Diabetic Foot and Ankle Institute (DFAI) has a team of experts, comprised of a wide range of specialists, such as cardiologists, vascular surgeons, infectious disease and wound care specialists

• Methodist Diabetic Foot and Ankle Institute (DFAI) multidisciplinary approach to patient-centered care offers the most up-to-date treatment options with a focus on wound healing and amputation prevention in people with diabetes

• Methodist Hospital: 811-bed facility, 27 operating suites, including bi-plane suite and hybrid OR

• Methodist Hospital is a nationally accredited Level III Trauma Center

• Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including 9 acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually

San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity, and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.