Program Director:
Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS
Other Program Faculty:
Jennifer Prezioso, DPM, FACFAS
Carissa Sharpe, DPM
Christopher Hehemann, DPM, FACFAS
Dustin Huntsman, DPM, AACFAS
Joseph Saxon, DPM, AACFAS
Kayla Schaefer, DPM
Charles Hastings, DPM, FACFAS
Recent Post Graduate Fellows:
2023-2024: Alex Bischoff, DPM, AACFAS
2022-2023: Joseph Saxon, DPM, AACFAS
2021-2022: Rachelle Randall, DPM, AACFAS
Balance Foot and Ankle Wellness Center
Tripoint Medical Center
Physician Pavilion
7590 Auburn Rd, Suite 309
Concord Township, Ohio 44077
Phone: (216) 658-0111
Fax: (216) 658-0110
Email: jsharpe@balancecle.com
Program Information:
balancecle.com
Meet the Fellow FAQ's
Number of Positions:
One position
Duration:
One year
Program Start and End Dates:
August 1 – July 31
Application Deadline:
September 16
Program Application
ACFAS Standard Fellowship Application Form
Stipend:
$60,000
Position Location:
Northeast Ohio
Research Requirements:
Presentation of original manuscript or poster presentation at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. At least one paper publishable in a respected peer-reviewed journal.
Program Summary/Training Goals:
- The Orthopedic Associates of Lake County Foot and Ankle Fellowship encompasses all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. The training faculty affords the fellow a rich and diverse experience. We emphasize complete physician/patient interaction from both clinical and surgical experiences.
- Rearfoot and ankle reconstruction will dominate the surgical load, including TAR and trauma.
- The fellow will also hone clinical decision making skills such as ordering applicable and appropriate diagnostic tests, clinical patient examination, cast and splint application, post-operative patient management, research, and public speaking skills.
- Ample opportunities will be afforded for didactics, cadaver labs, and conferences.
- Publishable quality research and data is mandated as is attendance and participation at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference.
- The ultimate goal is to produce highly trained professionals who continue to advance the practice of podiatry and continue the pursuit of education and research.
Post Graduate Fellows History:
2020-2021: Vikram Bala, DPM, AACFAS
2019-2020: Scott Walker, DPM, FACFAS
2018-2019: Tara L. Harrington, DPM, MBA, MHA, AACFAS
2017-2018: Paul Carroll, DPM, FACFAS
2016-2017 Matthew Reiner, DPM, FACFAS