Traveling Fellowship Program Grant

The Traveling Fellowship Program, managed by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), offers mid-career members a unique chance to attend the AOFAS Annual Meeting and visit top research institutions. Participants will enhance their skills by observing surgeries, learning new techniques, and sharing their research experiences. The 2025 program runs from September 8-25, featuring visits to esteemed sites, including the University of South Carolina and the Rothman Institute.

Note: Applications for 2026 will open in the fall.
The Traveling Fellowship Program offers a special opportunity for mid-career AOFAS members to attend the AOFAS Annual Meeting and visit leading foot and ankle research and educational institutions.
At host sites, Traveling Fellows will observe operating rooms, learn new surgical techniques alongside accomplished surgeons, and present their own research and clinical experiences. The program aims to promote professional relationships, exchange ideas, and encourage new thinking on research and clinical care topics.
The 2025 Traveling Fellows will travel from September 8-25, 2025, attending the AOFAS Annual Meeting in Savannah, Georgia; and visiting the University of South Carolina/Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina; Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland; and the University of Pennsylvania and the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Eligibility

The program is open to AOFAS Active, Candidate, and International Members who are 49 years old or younger at the time of application.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The program is open to AOFAS Active, Candidate, and International Members who are 49 years old or younger at the time of application.