Connect your training story to the right Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle program

Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle

Practise explaining the clinical decisions, patient conversations and career experiences that matter in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle—then handle follow-ups that ask for evidence behind your first answer.

1. 01

   What specific challenges do you anticipate in a Foot & Ankle fellowship, and how do you plan to address them?

2. 02

   A 55-year-old active male presents with a midfoot collapse and progressive deformity, diagnosed as Stage II adult acquired flatfoot deformity; outline your initial diagnostic workup and surgical considerations.

3. 03

   During a busy clinic day, a patient scheduled for a routine follow-up after an ankle fracture fixation becomes verbally aggressive when told there is a delay; how do you de-escalate the situation?

4. 04

   You accidentally make a small technical error during a routine hammertoe correction, which you are confident will not affect the long-term outcome; do you disclose this to the patient, and why?

5. 05

   Our program encourages fellows to engage in research; what specific research question related to Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle surgery would you be interested in exploring during your fellowship?

6. 06

   What unique contribution do you believe you can bring to our Foot & Ankle fellowship program, beyond clinical competence?