Lifelong Learning Master’s Degree in Foot and Ankle Pathology and Surgery
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- Type of programme
- Lifelong Learning Master's Degree
- Campus
- Campus Sant Cugat
- Duration
- between 01-10-2026 and 31-07-2027
- Credits
- 70 ECTS
- Places
- 2
- Modality
- On site
Prospective students
Holders of an undergraduate degree in Medicine and Surgery specialised in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
Need for training
There is a clear need for specialised training in foot and ankle pathology and surgery in order to respond effectively to the needs of our patients.
In just a few years, we have gone from using two or three techniques to treat 95% of forefoot pathologies to now having more than 200 procedures available.
Hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, metatarsalgia, flatfoot, cavus foot, and ankle arthropathy are only the tip of the iceberg.
Advances are occurring rapidly, and technology now provides us with specific, well-developed tools that are highly effective in expert hands. Arthroscopy, osteotomies, correction of major deformities, and prosthetic surgery all require specialised training.
To meet today’s challenges, we need structured, progressive training based on scientific knowledge and the experience of accredited professionals fully dedicated to foot and ankle care.
The Consorci Sanitari Integral, together with its comprehensive range of foot and ankle services, and UIC Barcelona have developed an ambitious specialised training programme: the Master’s Degree in Foot and Ankle Pathology and Surgery.
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Presentation
Objectives
General objectives
To acquire the theoretical knowledge and develop the clinical and surgical skills necessary to work autonomously in the subspecialty of foot and ankle pathology, along with training in ethics, research and management.
Specific objectives
- To acquire a high level of knowledge in foot and ankle pathology grounded in evidence-based medicine and clinical practice.
- To incorporate into professional practice correct praxis with regards to foot and ankle pathology and surgery.
- To learn how to apply the subspecialty of foot and ankle pathology as part of a multidisciplinary and coordinated team and with expert professionals, in a climate of mutual respect and cooperation that promotes the exchange of knowledge, creativity and innovation.
- To foster a good doctor-patient relationship based on respect and individual attention for the patient and his or her support system: to be a good professional, accessible, friendly, available and at the cutting-edge of the subspecialty.
- To learn the basic principles of bioethics and how they apply to professional practice.
- To base the diagnostic approach on the patient’s medical records and physical exploration.
- To gain detailed knowledge and hands-on experience with the diagnostic and therapeutic tools intrinsic to foot and ankle pathology.
- To gain a mastery of all surgical techniques necessary to resolve all foot and ankle conditions.
- To gain training in the clinical management of a foot and ankle unit: waiting lists, first and subsequent visits, surgical planning, delays, complaints, etc.
- To learn how to manage multi-professional foot and ankle units made up of traumatologists, nurses, podiatrists, endocrinologists, geriatrics specialists, anaesthesiologists, internal and infectious medicine specialists and social workers.
- To develop, encourage and foster a commitment to the dissemination of knowledge, teaching and continuing education.
- To develop a clinical research method.
Curriculum
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Admission process
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Application for admission
- Delivery of documentation
- Validation of documentation
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Assessment of candidate
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Result of admission process
- Admission
- On hold
- No admission
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Deposit paid
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Enrolment
Between July and September
- Tuition paid
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Access criteria and special entry requirements or examinations:
1. Qualifications required:
- Holder of an undergraduate degree in Medicine and Surgery.
- Qualified specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
2. Curriculum Vitae, with information on:
- Papers and presentations
- Publications
- Research experience
- Awards
- Grants
- Extracurricular activities
3. Personal project:
- Explanation of the reasons for applying to and interest in the training programme, and professional aspirations.
- Availability to study on an exclusive, full-time basis.
- Availability to start on the set date and complete the course in its entirety.
4. Report and letters of recommendation corresponding to the applicant’s period of specialised training in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
5. Personal interview, in which the candidate will be assessed on:
- Specific knowledge of the subspecialty
- Prior clinical experience
- Doctoral thesis and experience in basic and/or clinical research
- Participation in and the presentation of papers at congresses and other scientific events
- Personal profile: creativity, initiative, desire to learn, empathy, responsiveness
Admissions body
The committee is made up of:
- Master’s programme directors and coordinators
- Head of Studies, Integrated Health Consortium - Teaching Committee
- Head of the Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Integrated Health Consortium - Medical director.
- Manager, Integrated Health Consortium
Application for admission
·Required documentation
Students with an official university degree from a European Union country
- A photocopy of your degree certificate (or receipt of payment of the fees required to issue the degree certificate).
- A photocopy of your academic transcripts from past university studies.
*If the documents are in a language other than Spanish, Catalan, English, French or Italian, please submit a sworn Spanish translation of your degree certificate and academic transcript.
Students with an official university degree from a non-European Union country
- An original legalised photocopy of your university degree certificate.
- An original legalised photocopy of your academic transcripts from past university studies.
*These documents must be legalised in your home country through diplomatic channels: Hague Apostille or Andrés Bello Convention.
*If the documents are in a language other than Spanish, Catalan, English, French or Italian, please submit a sworn Spanish translation of your degree certificate and academic transcript.
In all cases:
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- A photocopy of your national ID card (DNI) or passport.
- An updated CV.
Reservation and enrolment
Any students who are admitted into the master’s programme after the selection period has ended must enrol at the secretary’s office of the Faculty of Medicine on the Sant Cugat Campus, at the following address:
Contact
Anna Serra
aserra@uic.es
Sant Cugat Campus
Josep Trueta, s/n
08195, Sant Cugat del Vallès
Tel. (+34) 93 504 20 00
Prices, grants and financial aid
Price
Grants
UIC Barcelona offers various fellowships supported by both public institutes (MEC or AGUAR), as well as private UIC Barcelona funds.
For further information, please check with our admissions department:
Grants offered by UIC Barcelona for master's degrees and postgraduate programmes
Other grants
Those pursuing master's degrees or postgraduate programmes studies at UIC Barcelona are also eligible for other scholarships.
Financing
In order to make tuition fee payments easier for students, UIC Barcelona offers various financing options through its partner banks.
Payment facilities
UIC Barcelona offers different payment options.
Alumni Ambassador
The Alumni Ambassadors are volunteer alumni who will explain their experience at UIC Barcelona to you. With them you will be able to resolve any doubts that may arise about the chosen program, the University and your experience as a student.
What questions can you ask an Alumni Ambassador?
- What do you value most about this program?
- What profile of students studied it?
- What do you think about teachers?
- What professional practices did you do?
- What are the advantages of studying in Barcelona?
- If he/she already has a job and if he had a hard time finding one.
Don't miss this magnificent opportunity to learn first-hand what it means to do a program at UIC Barcelona and the value it brings you in the development of your career. If you have any specific questions about the admission process, scholarships, visas or financial aid, you can contact directly admisiones@uic.es.