ALPS Limb Preservation Fellowship: A Multidisciplinary Fellowship Advancing Clinical Excellence, Research, and Equity in Limb Salvage Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) today announced the launch of the ALPS Fellowship in Limb Preservation, a competitive 12-month post-graduate training program designed to advance clinical excellence, research, and innovation in the prevention of limb loss related to diabetes, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and other complex conditions.
The ALPS Fellowship in Limb Preservation is a multidisciplinary program open to board-eligible or board-certified physicians and specialists in podiatry, vascular surgery, endocrinology, wound care, and interventional radiology.
The fellowship is being developed through a collaborative partnership between ALPS and leading university-based limb preservation programs, including UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT San Antonio, the University of Southern California, and the University of California San Francisco. Together, ALPS and its academic partners are advancing education, clinical training, and research to improve outcomes for patients at highest risk of limb loss.
Partnering with leading academic institutions to train multidisciplinary leaders
“This fellowship represents a defining step forward for ALPS and for the global limb preservation community,” said Georgia Krehbiel, MBA, CEO of the American Limb Preservation Society. “Every year, more than one million people worldwide lose a limb due to diabetes and vascular disease, often after delayed diagnosis or lack of access to coordinated treatment. By partnering with leading academic institutions, we are creating a sustainable pathway to train multidisciplinary leaders who can intervene earlier, coordinate care more effectively, and reduce preventable amputations — especially in communities that bear a disproportionate burden of limb loss.”
“The future of limb preservation depends on breaking down silos and training clinicians to work seamlessly across disciplines,” said ALPS Founding Scientific Chair, Michael Conte, MD, Professor of Surgery and co-director, UCSF Center for Limb Preservation.
“Limb loss is frequently the end result of a long, preventable cascade, chronic disease progression, delayed referral, and fragmented care. This fellowship reflects how limb salvage should be delivered: coordinated, evidence-based, and driven by multidisciplinary teams that address vascular disease, wound healing, infection, and metabolic control simultaneously. Through collaboration with premier institutions, we are helping define the next generation of limb preservation leaders.”
The fellowship curriculum emphasizes multidisciplinary care models, including Toe & Flow teams, diabetic foot ulcer management, advanced limb-salvage techniques, noninvasive and surgical vascular assessment, and active participation in clinical research. A strong focus is placed on health equity and addressing disparities in limb loss.
“Too many amputations remain preventable when patients receive timely, coordinated, team-based care,” said Alex Reyzelman, DPM, co-director, UCSF Center for Limb Preservation. “By partnering with ALPS on this program, we are accelerating progress in diabetic foot care and limb preservation.”
Applications for the inaugural ALPS Fellowship in Limb Preservation cohort will open soon. Additional details will be announced on the ALPS website.
About the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS)
The American Limb Preservation Society is a global, multidisciplinary nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing preventable amputations through education, collaboration, research, and innovation in wound care and limb preservation. ALPS convenes clinicians, researchers, and health system leaders worldwide to improve outcomes for patients at risk of limb loss.
The ALPS Fellowship in Limb Preservation is proudly sponsored by Encoll Corporation, whose support helps advance multidisciplinary education, clinical training, and innovation in limb preservation care.