Biographical summary
Fantley (Clay) Smither, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation who is fellowship trained in Amputee Rehabilitation. These subspecialties include the following areas of practice:
    - pre- and post-amputation treatment
 
    - prosthetic rehabilitation
 
Dr. Smither is an accomplished medical teacher in the area of Amputations and has membership with the United States Member Society of International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics, Association of Academic Physiatrists, and American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Along with his clinical practice, Dr. Smither is an integral part of the PM&R Residency program as the Associate Program Director. He provides one-on-one teaching for Physiatrists early in their career,
with at-the-bedside training, real-life feedback, and hands-on education. As part of the Program, he teaches musculoskeletal anatomy, Orthotics & Prosthetics workshop, and the resident anatomy course.
         
        
        Conditions treated
        Procedures performed
- Amputation wrapping
 - Joint examination
 - Musculoskeletal exam
 - Outpatient clinical consultation
 - Physical examination
 
 
        Interests
- Rehabilitation after limb loss
 - Advancing the field of prosthetics
 - Brachial plexus injuries and amputation
 - Osseointegration
 - Musculoskeletal medicine
 
 
        Mayo Clinic locations
        Education
- 2020
Fellow - Amputee RehabilitationHunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
 - 2019
Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
 - 2019
ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
 - 2016
Transitional InternshipSt. Vincent Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine
 - 2015
MDMayo Medical School
 - 2003
BA - English LiteratureOral Roberts University
 
 
        Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
 
Awards and honors
- 2025
2025 Excellence in Quality AwardMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
 - 2025
2025 PM&R Excellence in Quality Award - “Optimization of Acute Care Occupational and Physical Therapy Documentation"Mayo Clinic Rochester
 - 2024
Clinical Excellence AwardMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
 - 2023
2023 PM&R Clinical Innovation AwardMayo Clinic Rochester
 - 2022
2022 Teacher of the year AwardMayo Fellows and Residents Association
 - 2018
Earl Elkins Mayo PM&R Resident of the Year AwardMayo Medical School
 - 2016
Intern of the Year 2015-2016St. Vincent Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine
 
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberMayo Clinic, Vascular Ulcer Wound Healing Center, Wound Care Executive Committee
 - 2022 - present
MemberMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Competency Committee
 - 2022 - 2024
Assistant Residency Program DirectorMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Residency Program
 - 2022 - present
MemberMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Executive Committee
 - 2022 - present
Division ChairMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical Rehabilitation Division
 - 2021 - 2022
MemberMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician Recruitment
 - 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Professional Development Committee
 - 2021 - 2022
Career AdvisorMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Career Advisory and Mentorship Program 
 - 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Comprehensive Integrated Rehabilitation Program
 - 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Program Education Committee 
 - 2019 - present
MemberUnited States Member Society of International Society of Prosthetics & Orthotics 
 - 2017 - present
MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
 - 2017 - 2019
Youth Sports Preparticipation Medical ExaminerMayo Clinic, Department of Sports Medicine
 - 2017 - 2019
Medical Race Coverage Physician VolunteerMayo Clinic, Department of Sports Medicine
 - 2017 - 2018
Elected Resident RepresentativeMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Program Education Committee 
 - 2016 - present
InstructorMayo Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Course
 - 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
 - 2014 - 2015
Elected Student MemberMayo Medical School Admissions Committee
 - 2012 - 2013
CounselorMayo Clinic, Smoking Cessation Clinic
 
Publications