Practical research on promoting the training of foot and ankle surgeons through the standardized training system for orthopedic specialists

VernacularTitle:依托骨科专科医师规范化培训体系推动足踝外科专科医师培养的实践研究
Author: Yu ZHANG ¹ ; Dalong TANG ; Xiangyu FENG ; Yubo FENG
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1. 南京医科大学第一附属医院（江苏省人民医院）骨科，南京　210029
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Foot and ankle surgery; Postgraduate medical education; Specialist training
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(1):137-141
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This article introduces the discipline characteristics of the foot and ankle surgery, the development of foot and ankle surgery in the United States, and its specialist physician straining system. The findings are summarized as follows: ①close connection with the standardized residency and the orthopedic specialist training programs; ②clear training objectives and a unified, standardized curriculum, with specialist competency training objectives established in the residency training stage; ③stable financial support for training specialists; and ④ a professional qualification certification system to ensure the quality of physicians. These measures can serve as a reference for developing a training system for foot and ankle surgeons in China and promoting the high-quality development of the discipline.