Fellowship in Diabetic Foot Surgery
A structured, hands-on fellowship for surgeons who want to build real competence in limb salvage and diabetic foot surgery.
Key Takeaways
- Real case volumeA structured fellowship built around real cases, not lectures alone.
- For qualified doctorsDesigned for surgeons and physicians who already hold a postgraduate qualification.
- Complete curriculumAssessment, wound management, offloading, infection control and operative limb salvage.
- Paid, not self-fundedSix months, with a monthly stipend throughout the fellowship.
What Is the Fellowship Designed to Do?
Most surgeons finish training able to amputate but not able to salvage. The gap is rarely technical skill. It is decision making — knowing which foot can be saved, which infection needs drainage tonight, and when to call the vascular team before operating.
Who Should Apply?
- General surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons and plastic surgeons wanting limb salvage competence
- Physicians and diabetologists managing large diabetic foot loads
- Podiatric practitioners with a surgical scope of practice
- Doctors planning to set up a dedicated foot or wound service in their own hospital
What Does the Training Cover?
- AssessmentVascular and neurological examination, Doppler interpretation, wound classification and risk grading.
- InfectionRecognising the foot requiring urgent drainage, antibiotic principles and osteomyelitis management.
- Wound ManagementDebridement technique, dressing selection, negative pressure therapy and skin grafting.
- OffloadingTotal contact casting, footwear and biomechanics that keep healed wounds stable.
- SurgeryDrainage procedures, minor and major amputation planning, deformity correction and reconstruction.
- SystemsBuilding a multidisciplinary pathway you can implement in your own hospital.
How Is It Different From a Course?
A weekend course teaches you what to do. A fellowship teaches you to decide. Fellows work in clinics and theatre with the team, following patients from first presentation through healing — the timeframe where surgical judgment actually develops.
Duration, Fee & Stipend
An Elegance Vidhyalay certificate is awarded upon completion. Start dates and accommodation guidance are confirmed at the time of selection.
Eligibility
Surgeons, physicians and diabetologists holding postgraduate qualifications, plus podiatric practitioners with a surgical scope. Applications are reviewed individually rather than by fixed criteria alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the fellowship?
Surgeons, physicians and diabetologists holding a postgraduate qualification, along with podiatric practitioners with a surgical scope. Applications are reviewed individually rather than by fixed criteria alone.
How long does the fellowship last?
Six months. This duration allows fellows to follow patients from initial presentation through healing — the critical arc where surgical judgment forms.
What does the fellowship cover?
Vascular and neurological assessment, infection management, debridement technique, offloading and casting, operative limb salvage, amputation planning and multidisciplinary pathway development.
Is it hands-on or observational?
It is hands-on and supervised, distinguishing it from an observership programme. Fellows work with the team through clinics, dressing rounds and theatre.
What is the fee?
The fee is ₹50,000, covering examinations and certification. There is no separate tuition or training charge, and the fellowship includes a monthly stipend, making it paid rather than self-funded.
What certificate do I receive?
An Elegance Vidhyalay certificate, awarded upon completing the six-month fellowship and associated examinations.
Is accommodation arranged?
Guidance on nearby accommodation is provided for outstation candidates, arranged when your dates are confirmed.
How to Apply
Submit your CV with a brief statement describing your current practice and what you want to be able to do at fellowship completion. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a conversation before placement is offered.
Prefer shorter, observation-based exposure first? See the Observership in Diabetic Foot Surgery.