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A Survey Examining Podiatric Residency Programs Across the U.S.
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Dear APMSA Members:

Welcome to the American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association 2017 Residency Survey*. The APMSA
recognizes the need for further information regarding residency programs beyond what is currently available
in the CPME 300 and the CASPR Directory. In response, APMSA began a yearly survey of podiatric medical
residents in national residency programs. The Residency Survey is compiled from direct responses from
residents to help guide you in your residency selection process. Each program listing provides a direct link to
CASPR 2018 which includes further pertinent information on each residency program.

The 2017 Residency Survey was conducted via email. The APMSA emailed the survey to some 1,348 podiatric
medical residents. Surveys were emailed to residents beginning in mid-February 2017. A total of 329 responses
were received by April 2017, for a response rate of 24%. Survey results were compiled in June 2017 and this
report was completed and released in August 2017.

The usefulness of this survey is directly proportional to the number of residents who participate. We hope you
will recognize the value of this project and will participate in this important endeavor to help students once
you become a resident.

The APMSA 2017 Residency Survey is sponsored in part by the APMSA Partners Program. The APMSA extends
its sincere appreciation to their Partners and Founding Partner, the American Podiatric Medical Association,
for their numerous sponsored projects and activities in support of students. Without their assistance, many of
the APMSA’s goals would not be realized.

The APMSA thanks 2017 Residency Survey Co-Editor Editor Kimberly Vouzikas and Susan Austin for their
valuable work on this project.

The APMSA is pleased to provide this member benefit to you and trust that you will find this survey useful in
your clerkship and residency selection process. We wish you continued success in your endeavors.

Sincerely,

Heather
Heather Keith
APMSA Executive Director
APMSA 2017 Residency Survey Co-Editor

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2017 APMSA Residency Survey
Table of Contents
Alabama
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
Arizona
Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Maricopa Medical Center
Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Tucson Medical Center& Midwestern Univ. Arizona School of Podiatric Med.
California
Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles
Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Kaiser Hospital - Oakland
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Silver Lake Medical Center
West Covina Medical Center
White Memorial Medical Center

Colorado
Eastern Colorado Health Care System
North Colorado Medical Center
Connecticut
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport Hospital
St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Yale New Haven Medical Center New Haven
District of Columbia (DC)

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Florida
Jackson South Community Hospital
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
JFK Medical Center
Memorial Regional Hospital South
Mercy Hospital-A Campus of Plantation General Hospital & BUSPM
Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System- Miami
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Northwest Medical Center
Palmetto General Hospital
Saint Vincent's Medical Center
UF Health Jacksonville
Westside Regional Medical Center

Georgia
Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center
DeKalb Medical Center
Illinois
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center &Dr. Wm. M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind
Franklin Univ. of Medicine and Science
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center &Dr. Wm. M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind
Franklin Univ. of Medicine and Science
Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
Loyola University Medical Center
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
Mount Sinai Hospital
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center
Indiana
Community Health Network-(formerly Community Westview Hospital)
Franciscan St. Margaret Health & Midwestern University Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
Saint Mary's Medical Center
Saint Vincent Hospitals and Health Services

Iowa
Covenant Medical Center
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Kentucky
Jewish Hospital and St. Mary’s Health Care/KentucyOne Health
Maryland
VA Maryland HCS & Sinai Hosptial of Baltimore, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
Massachusetts
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Cambridge Health Alliance
MetroWest Medical Center
Mount Auburn Hospital
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston
Michigan
Beaumont Hospital-Farmington Hills (formerly Botsford Hospital)
Beaumont Hospital-Wayne (formerly Oakwood Hospital)
Detroit Medical Center
Genesys Regional Medical Center
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
McLaren - Oakland
Michigan Surgical Hospital
Providence-Providence Park Hospital
Saint John Hospital and Medical Center
Saint John Macomb - Oakland Hospital
St. Mary Mercy Livonia

Minnesota
HealthPartners Institute/ Regions Hospital for Education and Research
Hennepin County Medical Center
Missouri
SSM Health DePaul Health Center
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
New Jersey
Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System
Cooper University Hospital
Hoboken University Medical Center
Inspira Medical Center
Kennedy University Hospital
Morristown Medical Center
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
St. Mary's General Hospital
New Mexico
New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System & Kaiser Foundation Hospital
New York
Bellevue Hospital
Catholic Health System - Sisters of Charity Hospital
Coney Island Hospital
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Northport
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
HealthAlliance Hospital
Huntington Hospital at Northwell Health
Lenox Hill Hospital at Northwell Health (formerly NSLIJ-Lenox Hill)
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills at Northwell Health (formerly LIJ-Forest Hills)
Montefiore Medical Center
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center

Mount Sinai Hospital Manhattan
New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Metropolitan Hospital Center
New York Community Hospital
New York Methodist Hospital
New York-Presbyterian/Queens
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital
Richmond University Medical Center
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
St. Barnabas Hospital
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital at Northwell Health
United Health Services Hospitals (formerly UHSH Wilson Medical Center)
Winthrop University Hospital
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
North Carolina
Womack Army Medical Center
North Dakota
Sanford Medical Center- Fargo
Ohio
Alliance Community Hospital

Dayton VA Medical Center - Dayton

Grant Medical Center
Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Mercy Health Regional Medical Center
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
St. Rita's Medical Center
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
The Christ Hospital
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
University Hospitals Regional Hospitals- Kent State University College of Medicine
Western Reserve Health Education
Western Reserve Hospital
Oregon
Legacy Health
Legacy Health
Legacy Health
Pennsylvania
Aria Jefferson Health
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Chestnut Hill Hospital
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
Heritage Valley Beaver

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Phoenixville Hospital
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
Reading Hospital
Reading Hospital
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Saint Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus
Suburban Community Hospital
Temple University Hospital
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy
Rhode Island
Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
Tennessee
James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Texas
Hunt Regional Medical Center
John Peter Smith Hospital
Kingwood Medical Center
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
St. Joseph Medical Center
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
West Houston Medical Center - Harris County
Utah
Intermountain Medical Center

Vermont
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Virginia
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Washington State
Franciscan Health System - St. Francis Hospital
Madigan Army Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus
Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System
Wisconsin
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
Gundersen Clinic-Ltd. & Gundersen Luthern Medical Ctr.
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
2017 CPME APPROVED RESIDENCIES

LIST OF APPROVED FELLOWSHIPS

Alabama
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
Montgomery, AL
DVA - Cntrl Alabama Hlthcare Sys
PMSR/RRA
PROGRAM PROFILE
List anything unique about your interview: Nothing unique
Program interviews at CRIP: Yes Program visit necessary: Yes Clerkship necessary: No
Attended a clerkship at this program: Yes
Past graduates attended a post-residency fellowship at this facility: No
If no, where? unanswered
BENEFITS
Program provides CME funding: No
Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance
Unique rotations or opportunities available at program: No
Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 1
TIME COMMITMENTS/SCHEDULE
Overview of the call schedule at program: Weekly divided between the residents. Decreasing frequency with each year.
Typical work week at program: Clinic from 8-4
Average weekly work schedule
Hours per week: 51-60 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5
Paid moonlighting opportunities available during residency: No
Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 16-30 minutes
Time spent per week in clinic: 31-40 hours
Time spent per week in surgery: 1-10 hours
Time spent per week in inpatient hospital: 1-10 hours
Time spent per week in academics: 1-10 hours

Number of different clinics residents rotate through: 1-5

Number located in a location other than primary: unanswered
TRAINING ASSESSMENTS

Percentage of minimal activity volumes resident(s) will complete this year

Digital surgery: 100% First ray surgery: 100+

Other soft tissue foot surgery: 100+ Other osseous foot surgery: 100%

Reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery: 100%

Percentage of total cases resident(s) scrub in as second or third assistant this year




Comments: Majority of cases are with only one resident

Rate each of the following areas within the program (1 being the weakest and 5 being the strongest)

Trauma: 1 Inpatient: 3 Elective surgery: 3 Clinical: 4
RESOURCES

Residents have published journal articles: No

Past residents presented abstracts: No

POST RESIDENCY INFORMATION

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: Don't know

Residency program assists with post-residency career planning/placement: No

Where do most graduates practice after residency?

Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): No National (within US): Yes

Outside US: Fellowship: No At this facility: No

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Small group practice

OVERALL PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

Overall program rating (1-5 rating: 5 being the highest): 3

List any recommended readings and/or works published by anyone associated with the program:

• Silvia Garcia-Lavin

List any recommended articles or books that would be useful for the clerkship month or interview process:

• Standard clerkship prep materials

List the strengths of the program: Autonomy of the residents in clinic and OR, Ability to use new products, Flexible work
hours

List any weaknesses of the program: Leadership, Interpersonal biases affecting learning environment, Organization,
Surgical volume, Non-podiatric rotations, State scope of practice

Resident would choose this program again: No

Arizona

Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
DVA - Phoenix (Carl T. Hayden)
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Your externship month is your interview

Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: Yes Clerkship necessary: Yes




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free food during business hours, government medical
insurance

Unique rotations or opportunities available at program: Yes
Identify: Diabetic wound care



Overview of the call schedule at program: 24/7 for 2 months 1st year and 1 month 2nd year. We are a primary admitting
service.

Typical work week at program: Clinic Monday- Friday. Elective surgical cases Thursday and Friday.












Digital surgery: 75% First ray surgery: 75%

Other soft tissue foot surgery: 75% Other osseous foot surgery: 75%







RESOURCES

Residents have published journal articles: Yes
Publications: unanswered

Past residents presented abstracts: Yes

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February

Residency program assists with post-residency career planning/placement: Yes

If yes, how: unanswered


Local (within 25 miles): No Regional (within 100 miles): Yes

National (within US): Yes Outside US: No

Fellowship: No At this facility: No

Other: No

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Solo practice, Multi-specialty




• Dr. Frykberg's numerous published articles on diabetic wound care


• IDSA guidelines

List the strengths of the program: Clinical experience, relative autonomy in clinical decisions, diabetic wound care, ability
to always see your post op patients for the entire recovery period.

List any weaknesses of the program: Busy clinic doesn't leave much time for academics, heavy male population at the
VA, limited pediatrics.

Resident would choose this program again: Yes

Arizona

Phoenix, AZ
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was very academic; opened with a few social questions, followed by a
difficult case to work up including reading CXR and EKGs, and ending with very difficult rapid fire questions that you had
12 seconds to diagnose a treat based on an image. You had 30 minutes to complete the interview.

Program interviews at CRIP: Yes Program visit necessary: No Clerkship necessary: No

Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? unanswered



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: You get an iPad 1st year. You have affordable insurance
through the hospital.

Identify: You spend the entire first year as a general surgery intern held to the same standards as your allopathic
and osteopathic peers.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Many


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Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 year you take in house call every other weekend. This is either at (5am-
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5pm) or PM (5pm to 6am). 2 and 3 year you take home call for one week at a time about once a month.

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Typical work week at program: 1 year: Mon-Fri 5am-5pm (on average) with every other weekend; 2 year: Mon-Fri 7-4
or 5pm




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes I live about 15 minutes away






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Number located in a location other than primary: After 1 year you cover multiple attendings through out the valley









Comments: We don’t scrub with pods intern year, so none


RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: December


If yes, how: Mentors


Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): Yes

National (within US): Yes Outside US: Not sure

Fellowship: Yes At this facility: Yes

Other: Yes

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large group practice, Multi-specialty,
Orthopedic group, Academia, All areas




• Everyone publishes
• Just be well read
• Keep up on articles and how to perform operations


• Read, Read, Read

List the strengths of the program: Your entire first year is spent as a general surgery intern, this is not for everyone, you
work 12 days on and get 2 days off. You work long hours, prob 80 a week. You are expected to function at the level of
your co interns and are able to operate all year. You become very comfortable with any situation as you do all consults,
clinics and surgeries. For example, you are the only resident on Urology your month and you 1st assist all cases, I have
done scrotal abscesses, orchiopexy, circumcision, ect. On burn you do all the amps and grafting. You do a month in SICU
and Burn ICU and manage all of your patients. You become a very knowledgeable physician.

List any weaknesses of the program: 80 hours a week with 12 days on and 2 days off is hard. You spend most of your
time at the hospital and it isnt for everyone. You only spend one month with podiatry your first year; however year 2 and
3 is 100% pod and ortho only. We have a lot of docs throughout Phoenix that we work with.


Arizona

Phoenix, AZ
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Read a chest X-ray



Past graduates attended a post-residency fellowship at this facility: Not sure

BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Not sure

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food in cafeteria

Unique rotations or opportunities available at program: Not sure
Identify: General surgery intern year. Can do all different types of surgeries to develop different technique and
skills from all across the board.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: unanswered


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year gen surgery intern; 2nd and 3rd year one week a month

Typical work week at program: Mon-Fri 7-5




















RESOURCES

Residents have published journal articles: Don't know

Past residents presented abstracts: Don't know


Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: March

Residency program assists with post-residency career planning/placement: Not sure


Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): Not sure


Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: Yes

Other: Yes




List any recommended readings and/or works published by anyone associated with the program: N/A

List any recommended articles or books that would be useful for the clerkship month or interview process: N/A

List the strengths of the program: Wound care

List any weaknesses of the program: Elective surgery

Resident would choose this program again: Not sure

Arizona

Phoenix, AZ
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Rapid fire type question section and a case review section.





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $700 per year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We get $15 dollars a day for food.

Identify: Rheumatology, scrub plastics cases. Peds opportunities at a mission.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Now vascular surgery is done at outside location I believe.
We have psych rotation outside. Two months of private practice rotation outside.


Overview of the call schedule at program: First year you are general surgery intern and you take call every other
weekend- scheduled with them, not podiatry. Podiatry call is shared between the 4 residents in their 2nd and 3rd years.
Ends up being 11 weeks of call each year per residents. We are on call Monday 6am-Monday 6am of next week. 24 hour
call for 7 day period.

Typical work week at program: Didactics on Monday morning from 6/7am-9am, followed by clinic 9-4/5pm. Tuesday is
just a surgery day. Typically have anywhere from 1-4 cases scheduled. Wednesday clinic 9-4pm, Thursday clinic 8-4pm,
Friday clinic 8-4pm. Resident will leave clinic at any time an outside case is scheduled and return when done.




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes Depends. When we are just going to hospital it is
16-30 minutes. When we do private practice rotations in Mesa or Anthem, it takes 45 minutes to over an hour.





Other: Mostly spent in clinic. Academics is weekly approx 4 hours. Surgery depends but is always <10 hours per week.











Comments: We reach our numbers and log them as 1st assistant as it ends up being attending and one resident.
However, we do not do anything in the cases and do not do anything skin to skin. Maybe 4 cases skin to skin for
the total 3 years.


RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): No Regional (within 100 miles): No







• No one I know has published
• Be familiar with how to do trauma surveys and treat burn patients


• See above

List the strengths of the program: We get to work with a lot of different attendings so you can learn many different
techniques and see which ones you want to use on your own. We get to see a diversity of patient populations so we get
very good wide scope of practice. General surgery internship was great. You get to feel like a real doctor and you learn
how to actually save a life. So while we specialize in feet, we are a practitioner who knows what meds our patient's are
taking and we know how the whole body works together and how to treat patient as a whole.

List any weaknesses of the program: Surgeries. We meet our numbers and see a lot of surgeries, however, we do not get
to do them. Mostly we retract for the attending and will be allowed to dissect every once in a while. 80% of the time we
will be allowed to close skin. I do not feel confident in my surgical skills as I need hands on and experience. You do not get
that here.


Arizona

Tucson, AZ
DVA - So AZ Hlth Care System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Phone interview after CRIP





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Time for Desert Foot Conference


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Outside surgery months in 2nd and 3rd year. One CBOC
(community-based outpatient clinic) rotation about an hour away


Overview of the call schedule at program: 3 months straight in 1st year.

Typical work week at program: On service, clinic appointments are 0800-1445. Journal club and board review during
lunch hours, once each per week. Rounds occur outside of clinic hours.










Number located in a location other than primary: Outside clinic rotations in 2nd and 3rd year










RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, November, December



Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US): Yes

Outside US: No Fellowship: Yes At this facility: No

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large group practice, Small group
practice





• Prism and Pocket Pod
• Just be ready to be hands-on and a team player , you'll learn a lot if you want to

List the strengths of the program: Ability to push yourself in certain disciplines if desired. There are opportunities for
extra cases, research, publication.

List any weaknesses of the program: There is not a lot of trauma in our hospital. Most rearfoot cases happen in our
community hospitals or surgical centers.


Arizona

Tucson, AZ
DVA - So AZ Hlth Care System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Largely social. Use the clerkship to aid in selecting residents.



Past graduates attended a post-residency fellowship at this facility: Yes

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Yearly intraining for both medical and surgical boards




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st call for 3 month block 2nd call for total of 3 months, help the 1st year 3rd
call for a total of 3 months, help the 1st year

Typical work week at program: When in clinic it is very busy, have on average 275 pt/week surgery




















RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Regional (within 100 miles):

National (within US): Yes Outside US:

Fellowship: At this facility:

Other: Don’t know:





• Dr Jodi Walters has published some papers


List the strengths of the program: Lots of clinical experience and when in clinic lots of autonomy. Lots of wound care
experience and use of a variety of wound care products

List any weaknesses of the program: Surgical numbers have decreased in the past couple years, still get numbers. If
wanting to be doing lots of complex reconstructions or sexy surgeries this is not the program for you. May want to
consider fellowship after residency depending on what you want to do. If bunions and hammertoes are your thing you will
do well. Clinic can be so busy that you just try to move through patients and focus less on building good clinical skills.


Arizona

Tucson, AZ
Tucson Medical Center/Midwestern
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: I am a transfer student

Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: No Clerkship necessary: No




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: unanswered

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME allowance, 4 weeks paid vacation, research
opportunities, some affiliation with UofA

Identify: UofA



Overview of the call schedule at program: Podiatry month call schedule, 2 weeks/month

Typical work week at program: 7am-4pm if not on call




















RESOURCES








Outside US: No Fellowship: Yes At this facility: Yes

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Small group practice, Multi-specialty,
Orthopedic group





List the strengths of the program: Research, rotations, inpatient care, benefits, academics

List any weaknesses of the program: Rearfoot cases (currently working on this) and variety of cases


Arizona

Tucson, AZ
Tucson Medical Center/Midwestern
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: I transferred into the program




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME money, Health insurance, Vacation (get 4 weeks paid
vacation), Great non podiatric rotations




Overview of the call schedule at program: When you are on at TMC, if there are two residents on services then
depending on what year. Usually 1st year will take on more call.

Typical work week at program: inpatient rounding (usually pre round by yourself or with other co residents), cover
surgeries, academics on Tuesday evenings




















RESOURCES






Local (within 25 miles): Regional (within 100 miles): National (within US): Yes

Outside US: Fellowship: At this facility:

Orthopedic group




• Nothing specfic


• PI manual
• Pocket Podiatry
• Presby
• Crozer

List the strengths of the program: The benefits, salary, laid back program, majority of the rotations, great non podiatry
rotations

List any weaknesses of the program: Not enough rearfoot cases, academics are poorly run, discuss a lot of forefoot
cases, not organized, we don't find out our schedule in advanced


California

Los Angeles, CA
DVA - Gr Los Angeles Hlthcare Sys
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Yes

Program interviews at CRIP: Yes Program visit necessary: Yes Clerkship necessary: Yes



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Friendship

Identify: UCLA



Overview of the call schedule at program: First year on call 2 to 3x per week

Typical work week at program: Monday - Fri 6am to 6 pm with additional rounding on weekend when on call




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: March, April

If yes, how: Helping



Outside US: Not sure Fellowship: Yes At this facility: Yes

Other: Yes

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Solo practice, Large group practice,
Small group practice, Multi-specialty



List any recommended readings and/or works published by anyone associated with the program: Yes

List any recommended articles or books that would be useful for the clerkship month or interview process: Yes

List the strengths of the program: Clinic, positive work environment, great job placement

List any weaknesses of the program: Most surgical numbers obtained in latter of 2nd year and during 3rd year


California

Los Angeles, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS



Identify: Olive View and Kaiser

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Olive View and Kaiser


Overview of the call schedule at program: About 12-13 days per month

Typical work week at program: Depend on facility: VA-Mostly clinic am/pm and surgery 1-2 times per week. Olive View-
Clinic 4 times per weeks, surgery 1-3 times per weeks. However, there are a lot of residents, so double scrub in many
cases




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes

Time spent per week in clinic: 40+ hours





Number located in a location other than primary: 1









Comments: We get most of our numbers in the 3rd year.


RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: May, June, July


If yes, how: They assist to only resident they like




Fellowship: No At this facility: Yes

Small group practice, mostly private practice, bread and butter procedure. Not big recon cases



List any recommended readings and/or works published by anyone associated with the program: No


• Pocket Podiatry

List the strengths of the program: Clinic, trauma, inpatient, wound care

List any weaknesses of the program: Elective cases, academics, surgical numbers, double and triple scrubs in cases, not
about variety of rotations.


California

Los Angeles, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: none




Overview of the call schedule at program: 3rd year resident on-call all the time except two weekends of each monthly
rotation and Kaiser month. When 1st and 2nd years are on call, there will be an oversight by senior residents. Otherwise,
call schedule for 1st and 2nd years are mostly random and 1st years have more call days.

Typical work week at program: VA - clinic all week except every other Friday. Surgery block day on Tuesday. Olive View -
Monday and Tuesday AM clinic; Thursday and Friday PM clinic. Every other Tuesday, every other Thursday and
Wednesdays are surgery block days. Kaiser - 3rd year rotation and surgery 90% of the time.


Hours per week: more than 80 Academic evening obligation hours: Don't know


















RESOURCES


Publications: American Public Health Association Annual Conference 2015 Chicago

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: June, October


If yes, how: Mostly and only the chief(s) get the help



Outside US: Fellowship: Yes At this facility: Yes

Small group practice, Academia





List the strengths of the program: Rotations of 3 major medical centers allow to see diverse pathology and different
patient population. Therefore, good exposure to learn how to treat different patients.

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of surgery, insufficient academics and inefficient patient management.


California

Palo Alto, CA
DVA - Palo Alto Hlthcare Sys
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mostly social




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: N/A

Identify: Possible to go to medical missions with one of the attendings.



Overview of the call schedule at program: On call 6 months of last year

Typical work week at program: Clinics and sx










Number located in a location other than primary: Not sure










RESOURCES








Outside US: Not sure Fellowship: Yes At this facility: Yes

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Solo practice, Small group practice,
Multi-specialty




• Recent journals


List the strengths of the program: Well rounded with supporting staff

List any weaknesses of the program: Minimal trauma until 3rd year and no cme credits


California

Palo Alto, CA
DVA - Palo Alto Hlthcare Sys
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social interview

Program interviews at CRIP: Yes Program visit necessary: No Clerkship necessary: Yes




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: They help with health benefits payments.

Identify: Clubfoot casting. Medical mission trips.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: At least 4-5 locations


Overview of the call schedule at program: First year: about 3 months of total primary call. Second year: you are second
call for 3 months. Third Year: 3 months block of call at Kaiser San Jose.

Typical work week at program: Typically there is clinic Mon- Friday. Everyone Wed is surgery day at the VA. During
second year you do a lot of rotations at surgery centers. Third year you are doing lots of surgery on Ortho trauma for 3
months followed by 3 months of Podiatry at Kaiser San Jose.




















RESOURCES








Fellowship: Yes At this facility: No

Other: Yes Don’t know: Not sure

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Solo practice, Small group practice





List the strengths of the program: This program is great because you get to work at different health settings. You work
with the VA and see lots of sick patients your 1st year. During your 2nd year you work with private practice Dr. During
your last year you get to rotate at Kaiser San Jose and work with another groups of patient populations. So you get a well
rounded view of practice.

List any weaknesses of the program: There is not a lot of academics in this program. So a lot of time you need to be
diligent about reading and doing more academics.


California

Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
DVA - Loma Linda (Jerry L. Pettis)
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mainly social




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Federal benefits such as discounted healthcare




Overview of the call schedule at program: 7 day x 24 hour call. You are expected to do all inpatient work (admits and
consults) along with the usual clinic work.

Typical work week at program: 7am rounding. 8a-5p clinic. Then call work if you're on call.


Hours per week: 40-50 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5, it depends if you're on call. It can vary GREATLY.
People have slept in the clinic.







Number of different clinics residents rotate through: 10











RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Not sure Regional (within 100 miles): Not sure

National (within US): Not sure Outside US: No

Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: Not sure

Other: Not sure Don’t know: Not sure

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Don't know





List the strengths of the program: It's in California, most attendings are nice, puts you in a place to be highly efficient and
self-proactive, engaged with other medical residents, clinic heavy (if you love clinic), free evenings and weekends if you're
not on call

List any weaknesses of the program: Super clinic heavy (if you hate clinic), micro-management heavy, too many cooks in
the kitchen, light on academics


California

Oakland, CA
Kaiser SF Bay Area Foot & Ankle
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mix of academic and social.

Program interviews at CRIP: Yes Program visit necessary: Yes Clerkship necessary: Not sure




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Increases yearly

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Reimbursement for many academic and social events

Identify: Highland Hospital Emergency Medicine, "Ologies" Rotation to cover other services



Overview of the call schedule at program: Alternating weeks between residents

Typical work week at program: Either OR or trauma clinic




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February



Local (within 25 miles): Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US):


Orthopedic group




• All of the attendings have published many articles, textbook chapters


• All of the attendings published work

List the strengths of the program: Trauma/reconstructive surgery. Excellent teaching atmosphere with high expectations
of residents and a lot of responsibility.

List any weaknesses of the program: None


California

Oakland, CA
Kaiser SF Bay Area Foot & Ankle
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Four attendings were there, mainly social. Only interviewed 20.





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1250 - 1500

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Medical, dental, gym membership


Rotations located at different facilities: No


Overview of the call schedule at program: Every other week

Typical work week at program: 80 hours




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: May


If yes, how: Word of mouth




practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group





List the strengths of the program: The number of talented attendings and the scope of practice. All rearfoot / ankle cases
and trauma come to podiatry within the Kaiser system.

List any weaknesses of the program: Taking ortho call can be exhausting.


California

Vallejo, CA
Kaiser Permanente - Vallejo
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It is divided into three parts: your prepared presentation on a topic that
interests you, an academic portion where you go through cases, and a social portion.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $1250 annually

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Kaiser medical plan, Kaiser vision plan, dental plan

Identify: Level 2 - Trauma center - we rotate with the ortho trauma docs

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: One at Highland Hospital in Oakland for Emergency Medicine


Overview of the call schedule at program: During 1st year - 4 months podiatry service (2 months on buddy call, followed
by 2 months of switching off call every other week). During 2nd and 3rd year - switch off call every other week.

Typical work week at program: It varies depending on which hospital (we rotate at Vallejo/Vacaville, San Rafael, and
Santa Rosa). Generally we are in clinic about 1-2 days per week, with OR the remaining days.




















RESOURCES










Multi-specialty





• Clerkship manuals

List the strengths of the program: Excellent variety and exposure in terms of clinic and surgery. There is wide exposure
from the most basic and simple surgeries, all the way to complex reconstruction and ankle replacements. We spend some
time in clinic, which is also important for becoming ready to be out on our own, but it is the minority of the time. We also
get very comfortable with inpatient management.

List any weaknesses of the program: Currently it is not research heavy. But we are working on improving that.


California

Vallejo, CA
Kaiser Permanente - Vallejo
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: A presentation





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals reimbursement, yearly housing stipend

Identify: Vascular surgery, ortho, radiology, internal medicine, rheum, derm

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 1-Highland ER, one of the busiest emergency rooms in the
country


Overview of the call schedule at program: Every other week for 2.5 years.

Typical work week at program: In the OR at least 2-3 days per week, with add on cases. Two half days of clinic. Didactic's
once per week.












Digital surgery: 100+ First ray surgery: 100+

Other soft tissue foot surgery: 100+ Other osseous foot surgery: 100+

Reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery: 100+





Comments: There are typically only 2 residents at each facility


RESOURCES








Outside US: Fellowship: Yes At this facility:

Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Research, Academia, All areas




Most recent:
• JBJS
• FAI
• JFAS


• Sig Hansen - Functional Reconstructive of the Foot and Ankle

List the strengths of the program: Good breadth of training from hammer toes to total ankles, trauma to wounds, new
born foot deformity casting to geriatric non-operative fracture casting, without ignoring development of clinical and
inpatient management skills. When someone is done at this program they are comfortable with management of complex
patients in a multi-specialty setting, and can assess, diagnose, provide conservative treatment and know when and what
surgical intervention is indicated.

List any weaknesses of the program: Historically it was research, but we have a new research director that started within
the last few month, and that is being addressed.


California

Santa Clara, CA
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The interview was half academic and half social

Program interviews at CRIP: Yes Program visit necessary: Not sure Clerkship necessary: No



If no, where? PAMF

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free food, annual educational and housing stipend,
healthcare insurance, dental insurance

Identify: Every year the 2nd year class goes on a mission trip to Vietnam

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 3 facilities


Overview of the call schedule at program: Call schedule is evenly distributed when on podiatry service. Very
manageable.

Typical work week at program: Most of first year consists of off-service rotations, so depending on which rotation you
are in, the work week varies. Most non-surgical rotations have very standard hours anywhere from 7-5, some days will
start later/end early and some days will be longer depending. For surgical rotations, the hours are also similar but may be
extended depending on surgically emergent cases. I have had most weekends free during my first year, though it will
likely be busier 2nd and 3rd year as most rotations will be podiatry and there will be more call while on service.







Time spent per week in inpatient hospital:

Time spent per week in academics:












RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Regional (within 100 miles): Yes


Fellowship: Yes At this facility:


Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: All areas




• Read articles of the main attendings at Kaiser Santa Clara, San Leandro


• Prism
• Crozer
• PI Manual
• Pocket Pod

List the strengths of the program: I love this program. There is a great mix of clinic and surgery. The attendings are all
very friendly and understand the importance of a balanced lifestyle. There is a great variety of surgical cases ranging from
bread and butter outpatient cases to trauma such as ankle fractures. There is a lot of autonomy at this program, but there
is always help from your seniors and attendings when you need it. Most of the first year is off service rotations, which is
very good to build knowledge and familiarity with other specialties. You will be comfortable managing patients primarily
and will learn how to interact with other specialists/know when to consult them. Another plus of this program is that the
bay area is a great place to live! The weather is great and there are a lot of fun things to do in the area.

List any weaknesses of the program: There are academics each week- whether radiology rounds, journal clubs or
presentations - but they are generally run in a more casual manner. It can be a weakness if you are looking for a very
academically heavy program.


California

Santa Clara, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The interview was purely social questions





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health benefits through Kaiser, $60/month fitness
allowance, monthly allowance for food at all three hospitals, a one time moving allowance

Identify: Prosthetic/orthotic rotation

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 4 mos. of the yr are spent at Kaiser San Leandro & Kaiser Fremont


Overview of the call schedule at program: Call is only required while on podiatry service and then it is splint evenly
among all residents on service.

Typical work week at program: Round on inpatients every morning and then either clinic or in the OR. Typically 1 OR day
a week. Academics are every Monday at lunch.













Other soft tissue foot surgery: 10% Other osseous foot surgery:

Reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery:






RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, March



Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US):







• All landmark articles

List the strengths of the program: There is good rapport between the attendings and residents and this leads to a
successful learning environment. We get a lot of experience in clinic and in elective surgery. There is also a diverse
patient population and we get experience in all things.

List any weaknesses of the program: Because the hospital is not a trauma center there is not a lot of exposure to trauma.
The most volume comes from ankle and calc fractures. We also don't have resident workshops as part of academics,
which I think would be helpful.


California

Santa Clara, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Didn't interview




If no, where? Silicon Valley Reconstructive fellowship

BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: approx 1000 each year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food




Overview of the call schedule at program: On average, 35%-40% of the time

Typical work week at program: Round, clinic, OR, add on cases




















RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS 2015, JFAS 2016

Publications: ACFAS 2015, 2016, 2017

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: April


If yes, how: Networking


Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles):







• All of Weinraub's publicaions


• All of Weinraub's publicaions

List the strengths of the program: Good balance of clinic, inpatient, trauma, elective cases

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of private practice experience (billing, coding)


California

Santa Clara, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health care, gym membership, moving allowance, housing
allowance


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Cover Kaiser San Leandro and Fremong


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years are only on service 3 months so take about 7-10 days each of those
months. Second year are on service for 10 months and take any where from 8-15 days a month. Third years are on service
for all 12 months and take about 7-14 days a month.

Typical work week at program: 3-4 days of clinic and 1-2 days of scheduled surgical cases




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, March, April




Local (within 25 miles): No Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US): Yes


Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group




• Recent publications


• Prism
• Eric Shi's Podiatric handbook
• "Feet by Flowers"

List the strengths of the program: Trauma, surgical volume, pediatric cases

List any weaknesses of the program: Academics. No private practice experience


California

Lakewood, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 3000

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free meals, Free white coat, Free parking

Identify: Hand Surgery, Infectious Disease, Wound Care, etc

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Maybe 10-12 different doctor's offices


Overview of the call schedule at program: Every three weeks, a resident is on call for 24 hrs for 7 days straight

Typical work week at program: We go to our rotations and also have elective cases throughout the week. If you're on
call, you do rounds, see consults, deal with inpt service and also cover add on cases




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 16-30 min





Number of different clinics residents rotate through: Not sure











RESOURCES


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Outside US: No Fellowship: No At this facility: Yes

Other: Yes






• McGlamrys

List the strengths of the program: High number of podiatric cases, high inpatient service, good relationship with
attendings, only residents at the facility, good relationship with ortho

List any weaknesses of the program: Hard to juggle sometimes with only three residents covering two hospitals and
multiple surgery centers but manageable. Not a trauma 1 center.


California

Lakewood, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Very personalized



Past graduates attended a post-residency fellowship at this facility: No If no, where? unanswered

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Cadaver workshops, working with attendings from other
specialities

Identify: 1) orthotics/prosthetics/pedorthics 2) hand surgery 3) biomechanics & sports medicine 4) Wound Care
Center rotation (with hyperbaric O2 therapy) 5) Behavioral & addiction medicine rotation



Overview of the call schedule at program: Residents take equal call for 7 days once every 3 weeks

Typical work week at program: Off rotation, call responsibilities




















RESOURCES






Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): National (within US):






• Pan Metatarsal Head Resections by Dr. Hodor


• CSPM Trauma Manual

List the strengths of the program: Obtain surgical numbers early on, very hands on and friendly environment to work in,
only residents at hospital so hands on experience with attendings from other specialities.

List any weaknesses of the program: Not as much pediatrics.


California

Lakewood, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Just a combination of the usual social and academic type questions





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $4000 total over 3 years

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 1) Free meals for residents 2) White coats are included 3)
Convenient doctor's parking 4) Only residents at the hospitals at which we work (no competition for cases, residents are
very well respected and valued 5) Small tight-knit residency with a caring and excellent director 6) Large case volume and
large number/diversity of attendings (about 25 DPM's) 7) Stable long-lasting program

Identify: Hyperbaric oxygen

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: about 2


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 week on call, 2 weeks off call. This is unchanged throughout all 3 years of
residency. Call schedules are made for the entire year at the beginning of each academic year. In total, 1 year of call has
been performed upon completion of residency.

Typical work week at program: Attending your specific rotation, taking call and rounding if necessary, performing
outpatient and inpatient podiatry surgeries, didactic activities, preop preparation for cases, attending postop visits



















Comments: We always first assist in our cases unless there is a unique circumstance


RESOURCES

Publications: JAPMA and JFAS



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February, March




Outside US: Fellowship: At this facility: Yes

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Small group practice, Multi-specialty




• Residency Director's published articles


• None in particular
• Your overall knowledge, preparedness, interpersonal communication, as well as motivation to assist and learn
will be what sets you apart.

List the strengths of the program: Very high surgical volume well exceeding MAV requirements, large number of
attending podiatrists (>25) with whom we work, unique rotations (each with excellent specialists in their fields), diversity
of cases, warm supportive work enviroment, ample private practice learning opportunities, interdisciplinary surgical skill
competency, cohesive team-oriented nature of the residents/attendings/director, allows for independent thinking and
growth as a podiatrist, we are the only residents at the hospitals and have developed fantastic relationships with all
specialties (surgeons often request our assistance on cases), new resident takes all add-ons for the first 6 months
(immediate day 1 skin to skin surgical responsibility), and many many more

List any weaknesses of the program: We are not a level 1 trauma center. We see plenty of fractures and soft tissue
traumatic injuries and perform multitudes of surgeries when indicated, but polytrauma usually gets transferred. We are a
smaller program so if you are not someone who can work independently at times, can be self-driven and motivated, and
can seek out the countless learning opportunities that exist all around you, this will likely not be a good match for you.
This program gives you all the tools necessary to complete residency with surgical/clinical proficiency and confidence- but
it will be up to you to make the most of your experience.


California

Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Memorial Med Ctr
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Pathology lab, hyperbaric oxygen facility and training

Identify: Radiology with Dr. Resnick who is a well respected radiologist who receives fellows from all over the
world.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Most off service clinical rotations


Overview of the call schedule at program: First year: 20 weeks/year during weeknights and weekends

Typical work week at program: Even mix of clinic/surgery/inpatient management during the week, 7-5




















RESOURCES









Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: All area





List the strengths of the program: Limb salvage, wound care, inpatient management, elective surgery, autonomy

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma, minimal clinic


California

San Diego, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Many meals aren't provided, entrance to PI conference as
presenters, AO conference allowance

Identify: unanswered

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Various Kaiser's throughout the San Diego area, Scripps
Green, UCSD, Navy


Overview of the call schedule at program: First year residents take 8 weeks of call at Mercy. Every other weekend call at
second year rotations as well as a couple weeks at a time at Mercy. Third year varies by location since there are three
tracks

Typical work week at program: On podiatry at Mercy you are in the OR with various attendings for most of the day. Also,
6am to 6 pm you hold the call pager. There are usually between 2 and 3 evening academic events per week as well as
every Friday morning x-ray conference




















RESOURCES

Publications: We are all required to submit articles for publication




If yes, how: Networking and phone calls






practice




• Donald Greens biomechanics articles


• Dr. Green biomechanics article
• Crozier Manual

List the strengths of the program: There is excellent biomechanics and a wide variety of attendings which allows for
more than enough cases for all residents. There is very little double scrubbing. There are many organized academics.

List any weaknesses of the program: Total ankle replacements. They are available to scrub occasionally but not regularly


California

San Diego, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Attendings from every hospital system we work with join us every year





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance, food, great GME resources

Identify: Dermatology, radiology, plastic surgery

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: >10


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year: 8 weeks, 2nd year: 4 weeks, 3rd year depends on location

Typical work week at program: Rotation depends but usually surgeries Monday to Friday. Lectures 1-2 times a week. X-
ray conference every Friday




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, July, August, September, October




Outside US: Not sure Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: Yes

Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Academia




• Any article by Dr. Donald Green
• Any article by Dr. Benjamin Cullen


• Any article by Dr. Donald Green
• Any article by Dr. Benjamin Cullen

List the strengths of the program: Number and variety of attendings and cases, open minded attendings, purposeful
academics, location

List any weaknesses of the program: Paperwork required


California

San Diego, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: A lot of attendings and residents are present for the interview





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: No

Identify: As the chief resident, you can pick and choose your cases from the major hospitals systems in San Diego
during your float months. Our residency director is also very supportive of allowing us to attend any surgical
workshops or conferences.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: UCSD, Sharp, Scripps Green, Kaiser


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year: 8 weeks of call at Scripps Mercy 2nd year: 4 weeks of call at Scripps
Mercy, for 6 months alternating weekends 3rd year: every other weekend

Typical work week at program: 1st year: a lot of outside rotations, 3 months of podiatry 2nd year: 3 months Scripps
Mercy, 3 months Sharp, 3 months, Kaiser, 3 months Scripps Green, 1 month pediatrics (mostly surgery 2nd year) 3rd
year: depends on each resident (one stays in SD, 2 go to Sacramento, 1 goes to Fontana/Ontario)




















RESOURCES

Publications: I am publishing in JACFAS

Publications: PI, ACFAS






National (within US): Not sure Outside US: Not sure


Other: Not sure Don’t know: Yes





• Articles by Dr. Green


• Articles by Dr. Green

List the strengths of the program: We work with over 30 attendings - therefore, we see everything in different ways. We
can then form our own practices after seeing everything. Our program is also very academic the first 2 years. We have
monthly journal club, cadaver lab, 3 hour lecture series. We have almost weekly 1 hour lectures.

List any weaknesses of the program: If anything, we don't see a large variety in our clinic the first 2 years.


California

San Diego, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Standard mix of social, rapid fire, and two case work-ups, followed by any
questions I had for the program





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Insurance, free meals at most of the hospitals we rotate
through

Identify: Psychiatry, Ortho Peds at Kaiser

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Kaiser San Diego, Scripps Green, Sharp, Scripps Mercy,
Scripps Chula Vista


Overview of the call schedule at program: 8 weeks of podiatry call during 1st year, 6 weeks of podiatry call 2nd year, 4
weeks 3rd year

Typical work week at program: Surgeries everyday. If no surgeries scheduled for the day, we must attend clinic.
Academic evening sessions are as follows: 1st Thursday of the month: journal club; 2nd Monday of the month: cadaver
st
lab; 1 , 3rd, 4th Tuesdays of the month: core curriculum; 3rd Thursdays of the month: residency lecture series




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January






Fellowship: At this facility: Yes


Multi-specialty, Academia




• Dr. Green's Biomechanical articles


• PRISM
• Crozer
• Keystone

List the strengths of the program: We are the only residency program in the Greater San Diego. Thus we are able to work
with all the podiatric surgeons at all of the major hospitals (besides UCSD) in San Diego including SHARP, Kaiser, Scripps
Green, and Scripps Mercy. This provides us with a diverse experience not only surgically and clinically, but we also develop
a sound knowledge of how to navigate various health care systems and learn how to work with patients of various
demographics.

List any weaknesses of the program: We are located in sunny San Diego :)


California

Los Angeles, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Nothing unique. It was very straightforward.


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Program does not offer a clerkship


BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Present podiatry, In training exams

Identify: Bako mini-fellowship



Overview of the call schedule at program: On call 24/7, but first year there's only urgent care, so it is not terrible. ER call
comes in 2nd and 3rd year

Typical work week at program: Monday-clinic at private offices, Tues-Wed-surgery at the hospital, Thursday - clinic at
residency director's office, Friday - surgery at surgery center, Consults or surgery at the hospital can happen any day of
the week.









Other: Primarily surgery in first year











Comments: 95% of cases scrubbed in the first year are as first assist


RESOURCES









Fellowship: Not sure At this facility:

Other: Don’t know: Yes

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Other, Most recent graduate is at
Kaiser





List the strengths of the program: The program is very independent, which allows you to find your comfort zone with
how you like to approach patients with treatment and surgical interventions, and with help from the attendings who are
easy to communicate with. The program allows you to see and work at many different locations and offices which has its
benefits. You also work at different types of hospitals (VA, small community hospital, large Kaiser facility), so you get a
range of and first hand experience with what works best for you and what you want to do in the future.

List any weaknesses of the program: Although the independence and different locations have their benefits, they also
have some negatives. A lot of driving is not always fun. At the start of residency it would be nice to have some overlap
with coresidents when you first start so you aren't flying solo on day one, but again this forces you to think on your feet.


California

West Covina Medical Center
West Covina, CA
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Did not participate in CRIP

Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: Yes Clerkship necessary: Not sure

Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? VA Loma Linda, VA Palo Alto, Hanhermann, VA Phoenix, St.
Joseph Tx, South Sacramento, Wyckoff


BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals at hospital, health insurance, private practice

Identify: One element of our Peds rotation is working Orthosnas Children's Hospital w/ a state of the art gait lab

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Most rotations are at private doctor's office


Overview of the call schedule at program: Not a busy call schedule since no ER on site. Only consult calls.

Typical work week at program: Clinic, podiatry surgeries, ortho surgeries




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes, depending on the weeks and the surgeries with
attendings, and traffic getting to surgery centers





Other: Surgery time is dependent on if there's surgeries that week. If there is then it offsets clinic hours

Number of different clinics residents rotate through: unanswered

Number located in a location other than primary: You can rotate through any attending's clinic as long as they are ok
with it









Comments: It depends on if senior residents have numbers completed already


RESOURCES









Other: Not sure Don’t know:

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Small group practice, Other





List the strengths of the program: This program really shows you what life is like in a private practice setting. You have to
be a self-motivated individual because there are opportunities but you just have to pursue them.

List any weaknesses of the program: There is not a lot of inpatient due to the transition of the hospital but they are
looking to expand.


California

Los Angeles, CA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE


Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: Yes Clerkship necessary: No



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health care includes vision, dental and health.




Overview of the call schedule at program: Every third week call for 1 week

Typical work week at program: Surgery in the morning and clinic in the afternoon.




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: July



Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US): Not sure







• Class articles
• Trauma chapter in Mann


• Class articles

List the strengths of the program: Well rounded program. Will get to see from DMF to elective cases. A lot of OR time.

List any weaknesses of the program: It requires driving to many different locations to get training.


Colorado

Denver, CO
DVA - Eastern Colorado Hlth Care System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Clerkship was the interview; program did not participate at CRIP




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: None




Overview of the call schedule at program: R1: 4 months on call, weekends divided amongst all residents, R2: weekends
divided amongst all residents, R3: weekends divided amongst all residents

Typical work week at program: On call: 7AM Monday to 5PM Friday, All other days: 730AM to 5PM




















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Clinic

List any weaknesses of the program: Specific population we work with


Colorado

Denver, CO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: We do not interview at CRIP




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Very little, only $400

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Good exposure to a wide number of surgeons but CME,
salary and benefits such as help paying for background checks and other costs associated with this program is much
needed

Identify: Trip to Mexico

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: At least 2, many of our surgeons also work at other
hospitals and we cover there as well


Overview of the call schedule at program: Very heavy for first years who take month long weekday call and the
occasional weekend call. Second year you have 5 weekends, third year you have 3-4 weekends. Holidays are covered by
first years.

Typical work week at program: Depends on residency year and rotation. On call >80 hours typically. There really isn't a
typical schedule except when on clinic rotation which is more similar to an 8:00-5:00 schedule.




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes Depends on rotation. Clinic ~15 minutes. When
on surgery if traveling to Colorado Springs is about 70 minutes or so each way 1-3 times per week.



Time spent per week in inpatient hospital: 40+ hours


Other: Again, our program is siloed each month therefore clinic, surgery and such are segregated by week and not
commingled in schedule











Comments: Very few. Typically only single scrub as a second year, except occasionally.


RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Not sure Regional (within 100 miles): Yes


Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: No


practice




• There are but it's not required for externing
• We introduce students to materials if we feel it would benefit them


• Any article on classifications that are useful for treatment planning (not just all classifications), such as Sanders,
Lague Hansen, 5th ray fractures.
• Strong knowledge regarding bunion physical exam and how findings can provide treatment planning - Textb

List the strengths of the program: Lots of clinic and exposure to wound care with a wide variety of high level wound
products. As well as great exposure to elective surgery outside of the VA. Our third year residents has helped cultivate
relationships and increase our teaching agreements with outside surgeons to give us greater exposure and surgical
training so we can exceed the minimum number of required cases.

List any weaknesses of the program: Very little exposure to pediatrics. However, we have a development to improve this
component. Additionally, we do not see as much acute trauma as VA emergency departments do not accept ambulances.
We do see some, but it's more likely we will inherit these patients after they are initially stabilized at another facility and
then transferred here for more involved/definitive care. I would also like to see us have more cadaver labs.


Colorado

Denver, CO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was done at the end of the externship month

Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: Not sure Clerkship necessary: Yes



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Government healthcare




Overview of the call schedule at program: First year has 4 months M-F for 24 hours. Weekends are split between the
other residents.

Typical work week at program: Clinical rotation: 8-5 clinic M-F Surgery Rotation: VA surgery and outside hospital surgery
Off-service rotation: Non podiatric rotation M-F and outside hospital surgery









Other: Depends on the rotation




Digital surgery: 100+ First ray surgery: 75%








RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, December






Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Small group practice, All areas




• Regular journal club


• McGlammry textbook review
• Coughlin textbook review

List the strengths of the program: Clinic and autonomy given to the residents surgically and clinically.

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma. Could force more academic involvement.


Colorado

Denver, CO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Relaxing




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Mileage reimbursement, food

Identify: Mexico trip for outreach



Overview of the call schedule at program: Call 24/7 for 6 mos, then every 4th week

Typical work week at program: Mostly clinic and inpatients




















RESOURCES









Multi-specialty, Research, Academia




• Daniel Hatch


• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Nice attendings, Relaxed environment, Good relationship with ortho

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of trauma, too much academics, lack of resident performed skin-to-skin
surgery


Colorado

Denver, CO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Very relaxed with combination of academic and social




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Mileage refunding and food provided

Identify: AO, APMA, Wound Conference, Mexico service missions



Overview of the call schedule at program: 24/7 for first 6months then every 4th week through first year. Every other
week for first 3 months second year then every fourth week January to June.

Typical work week at program: Clinic, inpatients, few surgeries




















RESOURCES










Other: No Don’t know: No





• Dan Hatch


• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Nice attendings, resident run clinic, CME and conference funding

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of resident performed surgeries, lack of trauma, lack of surgical skills
assessments and workshops


Colorado

Denver, CO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social and acamemic




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals, travel expenses, lots of conference opportunity




Overview of the call schedule at program: First years for the first six months, One out of every 4 weeks for the 2nd half
of the year.

Typical work week at program: Depends on what year resident




















RESOURCES















• PRISM

List the strengths of the program: Broad experience

List any weaknesses of the program: Level of hands on experience with some attendings.


Colorado

Denver, CO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mix of academic and social





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Yes

Identify: Medical mission trip to Mexico - Yucatan Crippled Children Project



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year 1st 6 months call, then every 4 weeks on call 1 week at a time. No call
3rd year

Typical work week at program: Mix of clinical and surgical




















RESOURCES






Local (within 25 miles): No Regional (within 100 miles): No National (within US): Yes



Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large group practice, Multi-specialty





List the strengths of the program: Wound care, well rounded surgical experience

List any weaknesses of the program: Low trauma


Colorado

Denver, CO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $1000/yr plus conferences included in yearly contract

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health, dental, 401k, mileage reimbursement, meal
stipend


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 10+ (multiple facilities in Northern Colorado)


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years: BOTH PGY1s first 5 months, alternating PGY1 in December, then
every 4 weeks (weekly rotating w/PGY2s) 2nd years: back-up call 3 months, off 3 months, every 4 weeks 3rd years:
secondary back-up call 1 month, no call last 11 months

Typical work week at program: Varies by program year: 1st year - off-service rotations and inpatients, some clinic; 2nd
year - more elective surgery, outpatient and inpatient care; 3rd year - more elective rearfoot cases, outpatient care









Other: Varies by year; above responses are for PGY3












RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS 2016, Podiatry Management 2016

Publications: ACFAS 2017







Other: No Don’t know: Not sure

practice




• We have a list of recommended articles upon students arrival for externship


• Ponseti red (shorter) or green (longer) book on clubfoot (available for free download online)

List the strengths of the program: Wound care, biomechanics, pediatrics

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma - we are the only surgical residents at our hospital, but podiatry does not
get much for primary foot/ankle trauma call. Ortho gets these calls and we are welcome to assist in the cases, we just
rarely get the initial trauma call. Rearfoot reconstructive cases are also few and far between. Also, due to large variety of
facilities involved with this program, students do NOT get an accurate depiction of this program


Connecticut

Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport Hosp/Yale New Haven Health
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS



Identify: Extensive training in plastic surgery - not limited to lower extremity



Overview of the call schedule at program: 3 weekdays/week and one weekend per month when you are on service

Typical work week at program: Very busy




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: June




Local (within 25 miles): Not sure Regional (within 100 miles): Not sure National (within US): Not sure


Other: Not sure

Orthopedic group, All areas





List the strengths of the program: All the attendings will let you have hands on experience the first day you scrub in
surgery with them.

List any weaknesses of the program: We only have three main attendings in our program.


Connecticut

Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport Hosp/Yale New Haven Health
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: More call as first year

Typical work week at program: Round and do cases, podiatry clinic, and wound care clinic


Hours per week: 40-50 Academic evening obligation hours: Don't know


















RESOURCES
















List the strengths of the program: A lot of wound care and limb salvage

List any weaknesses of the program: Not enough complex reconstructive, trauma cases


Connecticut

Hartford, CT
St Francis Hospital & Med Ctr - CT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Case review and social questions. Standard interview.




If no, where? Dr DiDomenico, Dr Frania

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Insurance

Identify: Extensive plastic surgery rotation



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year - every 2-3 wks. 24hrs for a week 2nd year - every 3-4 wks. 24hrs for
a week 3rd year - strictly backup call every other week

Typical work week at program: 1 day of podiatry clinic - surgical clinic 1/2 day of wound care clinic




















RESOURCES













• Dr Butto
• Dr DiDomenico


• Ask residents - we have a large binder of popular articles

List the strengths of the program: Inpatient management - we manage our patients medically as well as surgically
Trauma - we alternate weeks taking isolated foot & ankle trauma with the ortho residents. We are a Level 1 trauma
center Large diversity of cases High volume program - will have numbers by end of second year typically

List any weaknesses of the program: Demands a lot of your time - call schedule


Connecticut

Hartford, CT
St Francis Hospital & Med Ctr - CT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Case review followed by social questions




If no, where? Dr. Didomenico and Dr. Frania

BENEFITS



Identify: Opportunities to attend AO, scope course, orthofix ex fix course, etc.



Overview of the call schedule at program: First years on call 2 weeks a month when on service, second years on call 1
week a month, third years alternate backup call every other week

Typical work week at program: Monday- resident run clinic, Tuesday- research day/some surgery, Wednesday- heavy
surgery day, Thursday- wound clinic morning, afternoon surgery, Friday- heavy surgery day




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: November



Local (within 25 miles): No Regional (within 100 miles): Not sure




practice, Orthopedic group, Hospital based




• Dr. Didomenico's work is constantly cited because one of our attendings recently attended his fellowship


• We recommend specific articles and book chapters based on the surgery schedule as we go through months
• There is no specific preparation prior to clerkship here.

List the strengths of the program: High case volume for a low number of residents. strong sense of autonomy and
independence within the program.

List any weaknesses of the program: Fluctuating trauma numbers, we do see quite a few ankle and foot fractures, but
high impact, open fractures are few and far between. We do not rotate with orthopedic surgery.


Connecticut

New Haven, CT
Yale New Haven/DVA Hlthcare System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Lead apron, CME, health insurance

Identify: Very strong plastic surgery & CLI experience.



Overview of the call schedule at program: First years only take call during the day. Second years take 1-2 weekends and
five weekday evenings per 5 week rotation while on service. Third years on service take one weekend per 5 week rotation
with 4 weekday evenings on call. Call is take from home.

Typical work week at program: This varies tremendously from rotation to rotation.









Other: Interns spend more hours with inpatients.












RESOURCES












• All of our attendings have published work


Topics include:
• Charcot
• Management of DM foot infections
• Management of OCD
• Eval of ankle instability
• Management of calcaneal fractures

List the strengths of the program: Management of ankle instability and OCL and management of the diabetic foot
infection/charcot reconstruction.

List any weaknesses of the program: Pediatrics


Connecticut

New Haven, CT
Yale New Haven/DVA Hlthcare System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance included with no salary deduction.




Overview of the call schedule at program: 2 separate call schedules: 1. Yale York Street Campus call split between 2nd
and 3rd years on rotation 2. Yale Saint Raphael Campus/VA call split between 2nd and 3rd years on rotation *1st years
do not take evening call

Typical work week at program: Rounding, clinic, and cases every day depending on rotation.




















RESOURCES













• Diabetic foot
• Trauma classifications
• Basics of arthroscopy & external fixation


• Despite not necessary, visit/clerkship strongly advised

List the strengths of the program: Very well rounded program with experiences from diabetic limb salvage to sports
medicine and trauma, including arthroscopy and external fixation. Ample research opportunities available with recognized
researchers and leaders in the field.

List any weaknesses of the program: No weaknesses. Well rounded program.



Washington, DC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: First interview was case work-up, call back was a structured social based
interview




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $833 a year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Funding for research conferences when poster accepted,
food allowance

Identify: Pediatric Orthopedics at Children's National Medical Center, Limb Salvage Team at Georgetown
University Hospital (plastics/vascular/podiatry), Orthopaedic Trauma and General Surgery Trauma at a Level 1
Trauma Center, Kaiser Maryland and Kaiser Virginia

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Georgetown, multiple surgery centers in DMV region


Overview of the call schedule at program: While on service, call is split between two interns and 1 PGY2, taken at home
with no post-call.

Typical work week at program: Dependent on rotation










Number located in a location other than primary: One clinic is located ~30min from WHC










RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: September, October, November, December





Research, Academia, All areas




• Published work by Steinberg, Kim, Attinger


• Crozier
• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Well-rounded program, autonomy, work with a wide variety of attendings, very caring
director

List any weaknesses of the program: Large amount of residents, a lot of driving to surgery centers



Washington, DC
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Two rounds of interviews. The second round is a "call back" interview.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Roughly $800-850 per year. I don't remember the exact number

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: One fully funded conference or course each year (includes
registration fee, hotel, flight, & per diem). Additionally, the hospital will fully fund any additional conferences at which
you present research.

Identify: Ortho Trauma, General Surgery Trauma, Georgetown University Hospital Limb Salvage team



Overview of the call schedule at program: PGY-1: 1-2 weekends of call per month and 1-2 weekday nights on call per
week while on hospital podiatry service. No call while on oupatient/elective surgery months. Call varies while on non-
podiatry rotations. PGY-2: 1 weekend of call per month and 1-2 weekday nights on call per week while on hospital
podiatry service. PGY-3: no call

Typical work week at program: It varies based on the rotation. Washington Hospital Podiatry Service: There is a fairly
even balance of surgery, clinic, and inpatient/floor work for all PGY levels throughout the week. Georgetown University
Hospital: PGY-1 manages inpatient floor work, PGY-2 & PGY-3 are in the OR all day Mon - Fri. Outpatient/Elective Surgery
Center Rotation: elective surgery at surgery centers Mon-Fri for all PGY levels


Hours per week: 61-70 Academic evening obligation hours: Don't know. Weekly Academic Conference every
Wednesday from 4-6. Work hours vary depending on rotation.




Time spent per week in surgery:



Other: It varies depending on rotation. Good balance












RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS, DLS Conference, Dubai, Germany, Netherlands

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, December












Articles Authored by:
• John Steinberg DPM
• Paul Kim DPM
• Christopher Attinger MD


• PI Manual
• PRISM

List the strengths of the program: This is a rapidly growing and evolving program with increasing opportunities and
rearfoot numbers. It is a very balanced program but is particularly strong for limb salvage because of the Georgetown
rotation.

List any weaknesses of the program: We cover a lot of different surgery centers. While this is a good opportunity, it does
sometimes involve a lot of driving while on certain rotations. Additionally, while our rearfoot and trauma experiences
continue to grow and we exceed the required numbers, they are not our greatest strength.



Washington, DC
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Academic interview followed but social callback interview. Very fair interview
process.




BENEFITS



Identify: General surgery trauma, pediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic trauma, limb salvage

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: About 15 facilities


Overview of the call schedule at program: Shared call while on inpatient Podiatry rotation at WHC between interns and
PGY-2s.

Typical work week at program: Between 40-80 hours per week




















RESOURCES









Other: Yes Don’t know: No





• John Steinberg, DPM
• Paul Kim, DPM
• Christopher Attinger, MD
• Karen Evans, MD


• Prism
• Croser
• Keystone

List the strengths of the program: Multidisciplinary based program with well-rounded podiatric surgical education.

List any weaknesses of the program: Less exposure to foot and ankle trauma



Washington, DC
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Two rounds. First round is mostly an academic case workup with a small
portion of social components. Second round is purely social.





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $833/year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Parking, meal stipend, travel/food/lodging expenses
provided if research is accepted for conferences

Identify: Children's Hospital, Baltimore, outpatient



Overview of the call schedule at program: Call is taken by PGY1 and PGY2 residents who are on service that month. Call
is approximately q3-4 days. Weekends are covered by one person (Fri-Sun). There are no post-call days.

Typical work week at program: Round on inpatients by 6:45 (typically 15-20 inpatients). Residents then cover clinic, OR,
or floors depending on what they are assigned to that day. Usually finish at around 6-7pm.




















RESOURCES









practice, Academia




Anything by:
• John Steinberg
• Paul Kim
• Chris Attinger


• Angiosomes by Chris Attinger
• UT risk classification

List the strengths of the program: Diabetic limb salvage. True team approach. True integration with the greater
medical/surgical community. Diversity of experiences and cases. Will graduate with >3x minimum surgical numbers.
Numerous fellowship trained attendings. Strong emphasis on research. No malignant personalities. The residents are a
very cohesive but not homogeneous group.

List any weaknesses of the program: Cover a very large geographic area, so certain days may require a significant
amount of driving. Relatively limited exposure to acute trauma relative to some other programs. We do however cover
the orthopaedic trauma service and perform closed reductions of lower extremity injuries and scrub into cases.



Washington, DC
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Two interviews. Second interview large group.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: yes


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: several


Overview of the call schedule at program: Sporadic

Typical work week at program: Intense




















RESOURCES












List any recommended readings and/or works published by anyone associated with the program: unanswered

unanswered

List the strengths of the program: unanswered

List any weaknesses of the program: unanswered


Florida

Miami, FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal Card at the hospital - HUGE benefit! Affordable
health insurance for myself and family. Non-profit hospital has benefits regarding loan forgiveness.




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year on-call a crazy amount of time! 2nd year not so bad... only cover
when 1st year is off. 3rd year no call. General idea is to suck it up and get on-call over with your first year... it works well.

Typical work week at program: 1st year : 60-80 hours / week. 2nd year : 40 hours / week. 3rd year : 40-50 hours / week.



















Comments: Only 1 resident / year program. As a 3rd year I scrub into everything and just log a 2nd assist


RESOURCES







Outside US: Yes Fellowship: Yes At this facility: No

Small group practice, Research





List the strengths of the program: Excellent training in trauma and elective cases including rearfoot and forefoot. 90%+
of our training is under our director, but he is phenomenal in all aspects of a busy surgical practice, including practice
management, surgical skill, and knowledge of medicine. I couldn't have been luckier to train under him.

List any weaknesses of the program: If you are interested in doing alot research, don't come here. Not heavy on
research. Come here if you are interested in achieving the highest level of meticulous surgical skill, clinical knowledge, and
practice management.


Florida

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
Tampa, FL
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE



Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Others


BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: N/A


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Bay Pines


Overview of the call schedule at program: Shared among 5 residents with no call third year

Typical work week at program: 7-3:30 daily


Hours per week: less than 40 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5

Paid moonlighting opportunities available during residency: Yes
Type: Unclear Year permitted: Unclear







Number located in a location other than primary: We only have one podiatry clinic we work in primarly










RESOURCES


.





National (within US): Outside US:



Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Solo practice





• Pod Manual


List any weaknesses of the program: Outside rotations in private surgical centers and other clinical rotations in the
private sector.


Florida

JFK Medical Center
Atlantis, FL
JFK Medical Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Academic case studies for first round, social second round




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $1,500 per year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free hospital food, cadaver lab once per month where
each resident gets a fresh leg




Overview of the call schedule at program: On call every three weeks Monday-Monday as first year, then once every six
weeks as a second year

Typical work week at program: Rounding on all patients prior to first case in the morning, cases range in number daily,
half dayfif clinic per week, academics for one hour Thursday nights




















RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: April, May




Outside US: No Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: Yes

Other: Yes Don’t know: Yes





• AO manual


• AO manual

List the strengths of the program: Surgery, call schedule

List any weaknesses of the program: Give lots of academic presentations


Florida

Hollywood, FL
Memorial Healthcare System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1500 a year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals, license and boards

Identify: We complete all the required rotations for CPME but our rotations are in depth and hands on. Two of
the more special ones include Vascular Surgery which also practice endovascular techniques, and Plastics.



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year every other week

Typical work week at program: Clinic twice a week, surgery each day, 4 hospitals 3 surgery centers




















RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Not sure Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US): Yes







• McGlamry

List the strengths of the program: Well rounded, diverse, and hands on. You will actually do the cases instead of watch
like most programs.

List any weaknesses of the program: Limited Charcot reconstruction


Florida

Hollywood, FL
Memorial Healthcare System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Welcoming, well organized, and personable.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Mileage for work travel is reimbursed on a monthly basis.
24 hour access to doctor's parking and lounge (meals, snacks, coffee, etc)

Identify: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy/ wound care



Overview of the call schedule at program: First year on call every other week. Second year back up call every other
week. Third year, no call.

Typical work week at program: Rounding in am, surgeries as scheduled and assigned (usually daily) highest load normally
Thursday & Friday, resident run clinic twice a week (first years every week, second and third years are every other week)



















Comments: 88% of all cases are true first assist


RESOURCES

Publications: Upcoming

Publications: SAM/ACFAS



If yes, how: Our director is very well known and connected in the field of Podiatry. As little as providing
reference for the resident to calling/talking/finding opportunities for your career





Other: Not sure

Small group practice





List the strengths of the program: Diversity of cases. Well balanced program with resident run clinic. Great relationship
with Pediatric Orthopedics and Orthopedics where we scrub all LE cases. Multi-hospital system including Joe DiMaggio
Children's Hospital, and two surgery centers.

List any weaknesses of the program: Weakness is a relative term. What could the program increase or benefit from?
More TSF, Ring Fixators, and LE angular deformities. But this is a very niche sub specialty and fellowships are available.


Florida

Miami, FL
Mercy Hospital/BUSPM
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Good social part




BENEFITS



Identify: Yucatán crippled project



Overview of the call schedule at program: One week one call and two weeks off

Typical work week at program: Clinic Monday- Friday for two months and then one month of clinic and some surgery


Hours per week: 71-80 Academic evening obligation hours: 20


















RESOURCES







National (within US): No Outside US: No







• Merrill Cala


• Prism


List any weaknesses of the program: Academics and distribution of work load


Florida

Miami, FL
Mercy Hospital/BUSPM
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: On call 1st year one week every three weeks

Typical work week at program: Work




















RESOURCES








Other: Not sure

Orthopedic group





• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Best all around program. We see everything. Work up a patient from clinic to surgery
to post operative care.

List any weaknesses of the program: No resident room in the hospital


Florida

Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System- Miami
Miami, FL
DVA - Miami
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Typical





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 3-4 depending on the month


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years take most of the call. On 2 weeks off 2 weeks most of the time

Typical work week at program: Varies









Other: Varies depending on rotation











Comments: Usually no more than 2 scrub any case


RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Not sure Regional (within 100 miles): Not sure National (within US): Yes

Outside US: No Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: No





• McGlamry's
• PI Manual-up-to-date section on woundcare products.
• Search Dr. Michael Cohen


• JBJS

List the strengths of the program: Rearfoot / DM foot (it is a VA). Diversity of cases is great, TAR to hammertoes, we have
it all. Attendings are great to work with. Fun environment to learn in. All the residents are happy.

List any weaknesses of the program: Research is lacking and not included in the curriculum.


Florida

Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, FL
Mt Sinai Medical Center - FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: On call pay, book allowance, CME

Identify: Dermatology, Interventional Radiology, Plastic Surgery all 3 years, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year residents are on call M-F during their scheduled time on Podiatric
Surgery and the 2 first years residents and 2 second year residents rotate weekends

Typical work week at program: Depends on rotation. While on podiatric surgery work week could be up to 80 hours of
OR time and inpatient rounding




















RESOURCES








Orthopedic group




• Learn how to suture and use your hands


• Learn how to suture and use your hands

List the strengths of the program: Very heavy inpatient population and training, significant amount of trauma, and a
large amount of opportunities to learn from a number of different specialties including ortho, plastics, neuro, etc

List any weaknesses of the program: Must be self motivated in order to truly take advantage of all of the opportunities
at this program


Florida

Margate, FL
Northwest Medical Center - FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: I was asked the capital of Iceland




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Yes, generous amount for books, conferences, boards,
licensing fees, DEA, etc.

Identify: Critical care



Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take call every other week. Second year takes call for one week
every 2-3 months. Third years do not take call.

Typical work week at program: Surgeries are priority which happen heavily on Wednesdays-Fridays. Mondays and
Tuesdays usually are add on cases. Rounds and call at one hospital and surgeries at 7 other facilities.




















RESOURCES

Publications: ACFAS posters, Podiatry Institute

Publications: ACFAS National Conference in Las Vegas 2017


If yes, how: Director, networking









• Classic articles including IDSA Consensus document on diabetic wounds
• Pain Management consensus on perioperative pain

List the strengths of the program: Well rounded with surgeries, wound care clinics, private offices and inpatient care
exposure. We do everything from wound care to total ankle replacements. Good relationship with orthopedic
department.

List any weaknesses of the program: No heavy trauma at main facility.


Florida

Hialeah, FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: There was a good diversity of social acacdemics and dexterity




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food, clothes , licensing

Identify: We are only surgical residents so often we are with oncology



Overview of the call schedule at program: Every three weeks of call

Typical work week at program: Consults or clinic 7-7 surgeries between the same hours









Other: First years are mostly with inpatients and clinic is mostly second year












RESOURCES




If yes, how: Contacts




Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group




• McGlamery chapters on trauma


• Trauma

List the strengths of the program: Trauma and rearfoot reconstruction

List any weaknesses of the program: The rotations could be longer and there needs to be more structured time schedule
but with so much unexpected trauma it is hard to do.


Florida

Hialeah, FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was not at crip and it had both components of rapid fire and case work up




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free food, white coats, state licensing




Overview of the call schedule at program: One week every three weeks first year and quarterly second year with none
third year

Typical work week at program: Depends on the year. First year a mix between hospital consults, ER calls, surgery and
rotation. Second year clinic and third year podiatry rotations.









Other: All answers depend on year












RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS 2016, 2017






Orthopedic group




• Dr Luis Marin


• Trauma and rearfoot reconstruction knowledge especially classifications

List the strengths of the program: The program will make you great at performing rearfoot reconstruction, all trauma ,
and forefoot. The program does focus on having you learn how to survive each aspect of a podiatrist life such as you learn
inpatient care, clinic and surgical planning and surgery.

List any weaknesses of the program: 1. we have had a decreased in bunion specific procedures by decrease I mean we
do about 2-3 a week but with three residents per year that number needs to be increased. 2. The rotations are strong but
often disorganized due to the amount of surgical cases that need coverage 3. There is not enough organization of rotation
and schedule which means you are switched between the two often.


Florida

Hialeah, FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was personable




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: None

Identify: Mission trips abroad



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st and 2nd years take call

Typical work week at program: 1st years round, do consults, attend surgery, and take ER calls. Second years are in clinic,
do surgery and oversee the 1st years while also working on outside rotations. 3rd years oversee all the residents, do
surgery and complete outside rotations.




















RESOURCES


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Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, Don't know





Other: Yes






• Krosher
• Pocket Pods

List the strengths of the program: Hands on surgery and clinic

List any weaknesses of the program: Academics


Florida

Jacksonville, FL
St Vincent's Medical Center - FL
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Very enjoyable mix of appropriate academic, ethical, and personal questions;
not overwhelmingly stressful




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: $3000 moving/relocation allowance; 403(b) matching;
medical/dental/vision/disability insurance; APMLE Part 3 fee reimbursement

Identify: Orthopedic trauma

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Several rotations located within different facilities around
town; none more than 30 minutes away


Overview of the call schedule at program: First year: every other week. Second/third year: tandem back-up call

Typical work week at program: First year: Inpatient management; off-service rotations; ED call coverage. Second year:
ED back-up call coverage; some off-service rotations; podiatric surgery and clinic. Third year: ED back-up call; podiatric
surgery and clinic.




















RESOURCES


Publications: FPMA, SAM (multiple)


If yes, how: CV preparation; networking events


Local (within 25 miles): Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US): Yes


Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Other, Military





• McGlamry
• Coughlin/Mann
• PRISM

List the strengths of the program: Now under much-needed new leadership and direction, this program has a foundation
and resources in place to provide top-notch training. Attendings affiliated with this program are motivated to extract the
greatest potential from residents through quality learning experiences. Residents become competent, confident
physicians here through skin-to-skin experience, modern clinics, workshops, discussions, and academics.

List any weaknesses of the program: The program recently underwent a massive overhaul in the form of new leadership
and core faculty members. Adjusting to new schedules, ideas, and protocol has led to some bumps in the road... but the
changes have been very much worthwhile.


Florida

Jacksonville, FL
St Vincent's Medical Center - FL
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mix of social and academic





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1000 per year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals




Overview of the call schedule at program: Every other week all 3 years

Typical work week at program: Private clinic full-time one week every 6 weeks, rotations every other week, surgery and
inpatient daily or as needed










Number located in a location other than primary: none










RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, March, April, May, June




Outside US: No Fellowship: No At this facility: No

Other: Not sure






List the strengths of the program: Lots of clinic experience (too much)

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of surgical diversity, lack of academics, poorly organized program structure


Florida

Jacksonville, FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Skills portion





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME and book allowance

Identify: Plastics



Overview of the call schedule at program: One week every third week

Typical work week at program: M-F 6-4 clinic and surgery mixed daily




















RESOURCES











practice





• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Resident autonomy as well as teamwork

List any weaknesses of the program: All at one facility


Florida

Jacksonville, FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Had to perform an arthroscopy of an ankle with answering questions





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance dental 401k




Overview of the call schedule at program: First year week long call every three weeks and second year back up call every
three weeks

Typical work week at program: Clinic with add on surgery and surgery scheduled for specific days




















RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February, March, April, May







practice, Orthopedic group, Academia




• Read current articles on large topics


• Prism know it cold

List the strengths of the program: Lots of hands on training and doing surgery, the program is what you make of it

List any weaknesses of the program: Lots of clinic


Florida

Jacksonville, FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: I did an ankle arthroscopy





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Large hospital network, other rotations all on one site

Identify: Yucatán crippled children project



Overview of the call schedule at program: First year primary call and second year back up call

Typical work week at program: Clinic and or surgery




















RESOURCES


.

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: March, April, May, June







practice, Orthopedic group, Academia




• Look at published articles


• Classic articles
• Know current literature

List the strengths of the program: Great attendings

List any weaknesses of the program: Hard to get elective forefoot


Florida

Plantation, FL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS



Identify: Surgery with outside private practitioners



Overview of the call schedule at program: Every third week. First year is primary and secondary years are back up

Typical work week at program: Wide variety of off service rotations and in House patients and surgery









Other: 6












RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS

Publications: SAM












List the strengths of the program: Wide variety of cases and attendings



Georgia

Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Augusta, GA
No CASPR website
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Federal employee benefits

Identify: First year at Cook County Hospital where there is a high volume of patients, high volume of trauma



Overview of the call schedule at program: Every other week while on service and every third weekend

Typical work week at program: Clinic 5 days per week and surgery on Wednesdays and Fridays




















RESOURCES

Publications: Don't know, 2015















List the strengths of the program: Strong clinical knowledge. Ample experience of 1st ray, digital and soft tissue surgery.
Resident perform 90% of their cases skin to skin.

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic outweighs surgical training due to increasing pt numbers within the VA
system.


Georgia

Decatur, GA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Held in Frisco, but the interviewers are Skype in from Atlanta.





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Averages to roughly $500/year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Affiliation with the Podiatry Institute, ability to lecture
nationally, 24hr cadaver lab, and of course, free food at the hospital.




Overview of the call schedule at program: You take call all three years, you're primary call your first year, and you play a
support role the next two years.

Typical work week at program: 6am-8pm. First years are mainly in charge of inpatients, pre-op evaluations and basic
surgery (HT/HAVs). Second years rotate doing clinic two days a week, doing surgery the rest of the time. Third year is all
surgery.


Hours per week: more than 80 Academic evening obligation hours: 16-20




Time spent per week in surgery: 40+ hours













Comments: You double scrub your junior residents' cases as much as possible to teach and help guide them


RESOURCES

Publications: PI Update chapters every year, as well as various podiatric journals. Too many to name.

Publications: ACFAS



If yes, how: Huge network of graduates






Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large group practice




• McGlamry’s
• PI manual, be familiar with the PI update chapters
• All are published out of our program


• Read McGlamry’s
• PI Manual, be familiar with the PI update chapters
• All are published out of our program
• Remember the lectures you received during your month as those topics usually resurface

List the strengths of the program: Affiliation with the Podiatry Institute, cadaver lab and volume of elective cases and
reconstructive rear foot cases.

List any weaknesses of the program: Very limited trauma, will not see any cutting edge surgery, no TARs.


Illinois

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center &Dr. Wm. M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
at Rosalind Franklin Univ. of Medicine and Science
Chicago, IL
Adv IL Masonic Med Ctr/SCPM
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE


Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: Not sure Clerkship necessary: Not sure




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Paid parking, funded boards exams, no premium on health
insurance first year

Identify: County Hospital in Chicago = the most serious limb infections of any program I rotated at



Overview of the call schedule at program: First year- Call is split between the three residents. One day at a time, with
weekends being the exception. Second/Third year- 1st call and 2nd call split between the 2nd/3rd years

Typical work week at program: As a first year you are assigned a rotation for each month be it foot, ortho, or an off
service elective. If on foot you round, have clinic, do any inpatient surgery. Hours 5-3 most days on foot service.



















Comments: First years are on their own, no seniors. Only scrubbed a second once by choice.


RESOURCES


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Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Research, Academia, All areas




• Dr. Fleischer
• Dr. Reilly


• Big emphasis on managing the whole patient
• Know of internal medicine or EM text books

List the strengths of the program: First years without seniors at Stroger have a lot of hands on. Managing the entire
patient medically as opposed to just focusing on foot pathology. Strong attendings.

List any weaknesses of the program: Long hours. (Could be good or bad- it is the only three years you have for residency
may as well get the most out of it).


Illinois

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center &Dr. Wm. M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
at Rosalind Franklin Univ. of Medicine and Science
Chicago, IL
Adv IL Masonic Med Ctr/SCPM
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was a week and a half after CRIP, in Chicago.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free health insurance PGY1 year. Reimbursement for
APMLE Part III

Identify: You can go to Europe to shadow other podiatrists



Overview of the call schedule at program: PGY1 and 2: every third week day and every third weekend (Saturday -
Monday.) PGY3 takes "second call" with PGY2s at Masonic.

Typical work week at program: PGY1 is very different from 2 and 3. We scrub cases every weekday morning except
Tuesday. Run clinic when not in cases Tuesday - Friday morning. Start each day at 5am, end around 2-3pm unless on call.
Unsure of PGY2 - 3 schedule yet.




















RESOURCES










Research, Academia





List the strengths of the program: Volume, infection management, inpatient management

List any weaknesses of the program: Absolutely toxic attitudes at Cook County Hospital


Illinois

Chicago, IL
DVA - Chicago (Jesse Brown)
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Nothing unigue





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Opportunities to attend conferences, work with many
different wound care products




Overview of the call schedule at program: Roughly once a month for a week at a time first year at the VA

Typical work week at program: Clinic M-F, roughly 1 surgery/ week for a first year, 2nd year 3-4 cases per week outside
VA, 3rd year 5-6 cases per week outside VA




















RESOURCES














List the strengths of the program: Resident run clinic everyday of the week, you function as the attending. You will be a
wound care expert after your first year.

List any weaknesses of the program: Minimal surgical cases first year (30-40), however, few cases that are done, resident
peforms case in entirety. Surgical numbers dramatically increase second and third year


Illinois

Chicago, IL
DVA - Chicago (Jesse Brown)
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE



Attended a clerkship at this program: No if no, where? unanswered



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: VA employees receive a discounted cell phone bill. The VA
provide transit money if you elect to take the train to work and not drive.

Identify: Small teaching hospital environment enables focused one-on-one interactions with attendings in all
rotations



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years cover VA call only. 2nd years cover more outside call than VA call.
3rd years cover outside call only.

Typical work week at program: Monday: resident meeting, preop/postop, clinic/surgery; Tuesday: Academic at 6am.
clinic/surgery; Wednesday: clinic/surgery; Thursday: clinic/surgery; Friday: clinic/surgery













Other soft tissue foot surgery: Other osseous foot surgery:






Comments: All of the cases I scrubbed are 1st assist.


RESOURCES










Orthopedic group, Academia, All areas, Other, Hospital





List the strengths of the program: Strong clinical exposure, Wound care/advance wound care products, Inpatient
managements

List any weaknesses of the program: Don't see a lot of trauma, VA salary


Illinois

Dixon, IL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Standard academic and social interview





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $3000 yearly per resident

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Full employee benefits including retirement, life
insurance, and disability insurance


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Outside rotations at 2 additional locations


Overview of the call schedule at program: Call consists of 6 months of consecutive podiatry call while on-service first
year and additional call in outside rotations at the discretion of rotation directors

Typical work week at program: Academics weekly at 6 am. Surgery starting at 7:30 am or clinic starting at 8 am and work
until 5:30 pm. Trauma/ER call in addition.




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes Depends on the rotation. Commute is anywhere
between 10 minutes and 1 hour.















Comments: We rarely scrub 2nd or 3rd assist


RESOURCES










Other: Not sure Don’t know: No





• Journal of the ASPS


• Just a well-rounded understanding of podiatric medicine and surgery

List the strengths of the program: First call ER experience, minimal double scrubbing

List any weaknesses of the program: 6 month blocks off-service


Illinois

Maywood, IL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Pretty standard interview.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Not sure

Identify: Our emergency room rotation at level 1 trauma center is very good learning experience.



Overview of the call schedule at program: About one or two days a week you're first call and one weekend a month as a
1st or 2nd year. You only take 2nd call as a 3rd year.

Typical work week at program: M-F. Weekends if you're on call for rounding/consults/add on surgeries.










Number located in a location other than primary: Hines VA Clinic










RESOURCES








Academia




• Dr Stucks Charcot articles


• Nothing specific
• Just be up to date on current treatment protocols and reviewing surgical procedures

List the strengths of the program: On outside rotations, you are their intern. You learn a large amount managing hospital
patients with complicated medical issues in internal medicine and general surgery. We have very strong academics and
attendings who love to teach.

List any weaknesses of the program: Not a crazy high surgical volume but you have no problem getting your numbers
and get a really good well rounded experience.


Illinois

Chicago, IL
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Straightforward. Case studies. Rapid fire questions. And social questions


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? There is currently not one available



BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Not sure. It varies per year


Identify: Great surgical training from a variety of styles including Podiatrists in orthopedic groups and foot and
ankle Orthopods

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Multiple Sx centers & 2 other hospitals for surgical cases


Overview of the call schedule at program: Each first year takes 17 weekends. The first year on service takes call during
the weekdays as well

Typical work week at program: Clinic 2-4 days/ week. Surgery almost daily. Inpatient care almost daily for first and
second years




















RESOURCES


Publications: Both ACFAS and the Midwest Podiatry Conference every year








practice, Orthopedic group





• Up to date articles, especially review articles on topics we will be seeing while they visit
• Diabetic foot management is a main topic

List the strengths of the program: Great surgical training. Great inpatient care experience. Autonomy as long as you want
it

List any weaknesses of the program: No clerkship as of now


Illinois

Chicago, IL
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Case study plus social portion





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Coverage of review courses and conferences and work
closely with Orthopods

Identify: Vascular with Dr. Paul Jones



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st yr: on call during weekdays and about 2 weekends per month 2nd yr: 2nd
call during the week, on call about 9 weekends per year. 3rd yr: no week call but 2nd call on weekends, on call 6
weekends per year

Typical work week at program: Depends on case load but cases everyday with DPM or MDs, wound clinic Monday and
Thursday , pod clinic attending 1 -Monday's and Tuesday's , pod clinic with attending 2- Tuesday and Thursdays. Rounds
each am, didactics Thursday am




















Trauma: 4 Inpatient: 5 Elective surgery: 5 Clinical:
RESOURCES











Other: Not sure

practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Academia





• McGlamery

List the strengths of the program: Working along side orthopods as their residents. No Ortho residents at Mercy



Illinois

Chicago, IL
Mt Sinai Hospital/DVA-North Chicago
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Case Study





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Low travel, Federal Employee first 2 years

Identify: Emergency training, on call



Overview of the call schedule at program: Everyother week your first year, 2 weeks of second year

Typical work week at program: Clinic everyday, Surgery 3-4 days a week










Number located in a location other than primary: None










RESOURCES











Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Small group practice, Orthopedic
group





• McGlamery

List the strengths of the program: All hands on, well rounded between active military base and VA care vs intercity low
income populations.

List any weaknesses of the program: Must be self motivated


Illinois

Chicago, IL
Mt Sinai Hospital/DVA-North Chicago
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Nothing unique, case study and some social questions.





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Like $900

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Trauma exposure

Identify: Level 1 trauma center on South Side of Chicago

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Half of the residency takes places at the Lovell VA


Overview of the call schedule at program: Primarily 1st year take call at Mt. Sinai at the VA, Call is split with all residents
at the VA. Mt. Sinai is SIGNIFICANTLY busier than the VA.

Typical work week at program: Varies. But approx. 7-3:30 at the VA and 8-5 at Sinai for clinic, with surgery and inpatients
sprinkled in




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes If driving to Sinai, its less than 45 min altogether,
but driving to the VA can be anywhere from 2.5-3 hours of commute





Other: Again, also depends on which location you are at and outside attendings.












RESOURCES

Publications: Don't know specifics, but publishing articles are necessary residency requirement

Publications: Mt. Sinai research day








Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group





List the strengths of the program: Trauma exposure and pathology rarely seen in podiatry. Autonomy as residents.
Practical experience vs academic experience

List any weaknesses of the program: A LOT of clinic (not inherently bad, just time consuming). A lot of driving. Surgery
primarily in the later years.


Illinois

Chicago, IL
Presence St Joseph Hospital/Chicago
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Educational funds

Identify: Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Orthopedics, Wound Care, General Surgery, Surgery Centers



Overview of the call schedule at program: Depends on rotation, no off service call except for Orthopedics

Typical work week at program: Depends on the rotation



















Comments: We do not frequently double scrub


RESOURCES






Local (within 25 miles): Not sure Regional (within 100 miles):



Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Small group practice, Don't know




• Dr. Edguardo Rodriguez, DPM


• Prism
• Hershey's
• Pocket Pod

List the strengths of the program: Multiple attending and medical facilities that we rotate through, diversity of clinical
practices and medical approaches

List any weaknesses of the program: Shortage of moonlighting opportunities, could work on more networking
opportunities outside Chicagoland area


Illinois

Chicago, IL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Standard social & academic interview.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Insurance - dental and health.

Identify: Orthopedic rotation experience.



Overview of the call schedule at program: On call as a second year only for a total of 6 months - roughly one month on
and one month off during 2nd year.

Typical work week at program: Varies a lot. When on call, rounding 8 am then clinic in the PM (M, T, Th). Surgical cases
mostly on Thursdays & Fridays.




Type/ year permitted: Permitted during 3rd year at SJH.
















Comments: We rarely and almost never double scrub cases.


RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February,March




Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): National (within US): Yes


Orthopedic group




• Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez, DPM has several publications


• Dror Paley's Principles of Deformity Correction

List the strengths of the program: Great balance between residency and personal life. Some rotations are more
demanding than others in regards to amount of time invested, but you do have a "breather" in some rotations.

List any weaknesses of the program: Only "weakness" is that we have to drive all over Chicago area for our rotations. But
I do not mind changing from different working sites as it can be refreshing and gives us an opportunity to connect with
many attendings.


Illinois

Chicago, IL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Money for travel, CME events

Identify: Travel rotations out of state

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Several


Overview of the call schedule at program: Monthly during 2nd year only

Typical work week at program: Ranges from 40 to 80 hours regularly




















RESOURCES








National (within US): Yes Outside US: Yes



Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, All areas




• Muscle flap and nerve graft


List the strengths of the program: Diversity of patient population and surgical case load

List any weaknesses of the program: Travel time


Illinois

Chicago, IL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME Events, outside rotations, very diverse surgical
program

Identify: Florida



Overview of the call schedule at program: Monthly in 2nd year for a total of 7 months at two different hospitals

Typical work week at program: Duty based depending on rotation




















RESOURCES

Publications: Many

Publications: Many









Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Research, Academia, All areas




• Anything published with Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez


List the strengths of the program: Diversity, volume, compassion, teamwork. It sounds cliche but I believe PSJH is the
best program in Chicago, working towards the best in the country.

List any weaknesses of the program: Travel time


Illinois

Chicago, IL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: No.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Too many to list

Identify: Florida, dual hospitals

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 10 to 15


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Overview of the call schedule at program: Call is taken primarily in 2 year on a monthly basis with a 1 year for
assisting.

Typical work week at program: Depending on rotation, it could be primarily surgical or clinic based. Roughly 40-60
hrs/wk




















RESOURCES


















List the strengths of the program: A strong diversity in patient population, surgical experience, and hands on surgical
training that is unparalled at any other Chicago based residency.

List any weaknesses of the program: A large coverage area for surgery centers, which can create long travel times.


Illinois

Chicago, IL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Good overall interview





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Great overall training, health insurance, family
atmosphere

Identify: Muscle flap, nerve repair of lower extremity

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Multiple


Overview of the call schedule at program: First and second year, manageable schedule

Typical work week at program: Varies greatly by rotation



Type/ year permitted: unanswered

















RESOURCES


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If yes, how: Recruiters



Outside US: Not sure Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: Not sure

Orthopedic group





List the strengths of the program: Great overall training in elective and trauma cases

List any weaknesses of the program: More clinic would benefit


Illinois

Chicago, IL
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Muscle flaps, micro surgery, and we spend a multiple rotations with clinicians
outside of the program.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Not sure, they will cover some of the costs if a resident is
speaking at an event

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We have a large group of residents, 15 total.

Identify: You spend a month or more in Florida

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes
Number: You spend time at St Anthony Hospital, Presence St Joseph Joliet, and Sacred Heart in Pensacola


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year call takes place while you are on medicine, Ortho/SAH, and PSJH.
Apart from medicine call takes place with a 2nd year who is covering SAH or PSJH. Call rotations typically last for 1-2
months and never back to back.

Typical work week at program: Varies with rotation



Type / year permitted: With director approval they will require a permanent license which can be obtained after
1st year.

Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes 1.5 - 3 hours depending on traffic
















RESOURCES









Fellowship: Yes At this facility: Not sure






• Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez


List the strengths of the program: Surgery, inpatient management, out patient care, Trauma, plastics and micro surgery.
Large group of people.

List any weaknesses of the program: There is a large group of residents, traveling between different locations.


Illinois

Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Presence Sts Mary & Elizabeth Med Ctr
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: No interviews at the time I was hired




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Large number of attending physicians

Identify: Advanced ortho plastics and nerve repair training

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Approximately 10


Overview of the call schedule at program: On call schedule is shared between first and second year residents. The
majority of the responsibility goes to second-year residents with a total of 22 weeks of call between two hospitals

Typical work week at program: Unfortunately there is no such thing as a typical work week. It varies highly from rotation
to rotation. However I've stayed quite busy in my over 2 1/2 years of residency training




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes We have a number of rotations that require 80
minutes of commuting. Remaining rotations are typically within city limits and less than one half hour






Number located in a location other than primary: More than 10










RESOURCES







Outside US: Not sure Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: No






• Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez-Collazo


• Presby
• Temple Trauma
• Goldfarb

List the strengths of the program: Variety and number of attending physicians. Rotations at multiple hospitals and clinics
throughout Chicagoland. Outstanding leadership from our director and codirector. Doctors Petrov and Rodriguez have
been absolutely invaluable to our program in the last year and a half.

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of trauma training before the third year of residency. However a trauma
rotation is being developed for the PGY2 year


Illinois

Chicago, IL
Rush Univ Med Ctr/Oak Park
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Great medical insurance, 403b, food vouchers

Identify: 1 month in Germany with European Foot and Ankle Society

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: About half are at Northshore


Overview of the call schedule at program: Heavy in the first year, then every 6th weekend, then none third year

Typical work week at program: 4-8 cases, clinic 3 days




















RESOURCES


Publications: Midwest Podiatry Conference in March/April












List the strengths of the program: High volume of elective cases and clinic, good experience in billing and coding

List any weaknesses of the program: Academics, trauma, ex fix/total ankle training


Illinois

Chicago, IL
Rush Univ Med Ctr/Oak Park
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Reimbursement for confererences/passed exams

Identify: We are working to set up a medical mission to South America



Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take 2 weeks of call straight twice at the beginning then it is nearly
a daily change in call with the exception of weekends which are either first or second years

Typical work week at program: Mon-Friday varying hours, catch up on logging on the weekend. Acadmeics once a week



















Comments: Almost never double scrub


RESOURCES
















List the strengths of the program: Clinical, elective, inpatient management

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma


Indiana

Indianapolis, IN
Community Health Network
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was an entirely social interview.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Generous amount of CME funding, a laptop for charting,
access to Present Podiatry.

Identify: Resident run clinic ran by orthopeic physcian

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: A lot/many


Overview of the call schedule at program: We are on call an average of once a month. Our call is from Monday - Sunday
and we cover 3 hospitals.

Typical work week at program: Surgery in the morning, wound care or clinic in the afternoon. Academics around 2-4
times per month.




















RESOURCES











Orthopedic group





• No specific articles
• You need a self motivated attitude with a desire to learn

List the strengths of the program: Excellent balance of surgery, clinic and wound care. Very autonomous program with
ample opportunity to cover a variety of surgeries. Environment conducive to learning with great resident camaraderie.

List any weaknesses of the program: Lots of travel. Daily assignments are not solidified until the night before, the
resident has to be prepared for any case.


Indiana

Indianapolis, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals, gym membership, and large amount for CME

Identify: Strong resident clinic with surgical focus



Overview of the call schedule at program: All resident years take call. 1st years take around 8 weeks, 2nd years 6 weeks
and 3 years take 2 over a six month period

Typical work week at program: Surgery all morning and then clinic in the afternoon




















RESOURCES





If yes, how: Nothing offcial but assist as refferences and giving coding and billing infromation




Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large group practice, , Multi-specialty





List the strengths of the program: Relationship with orthopedic community. Only surgical residency in the hospital. Cover
a large amount of surgical cases at 6 hospitals and additional surgery centers. Well run resident clinic with high surgical
load. Great benefits in a good city.

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma may be considered country club. Not much outside ankle fractures, tendon
ruptures and forefoot and midfoot fractures


Indiana

Indianapolis, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was very easy-going.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free meals, coverage of malpractice insurance, covered
fees, move-in bonus.

Identify: One elective month set to travel as necessary and work on setting up job opportunities. This is in third
year to prepare for graduation.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Throughout Community Health Network in greater Indianapolis


Overview of the call schedule at program: On call one week at a time between 3 major hospitals. Call is shared by 7
residents. First years take the most call, followed by second, and then third years.

Typical work week at program: Surgeries in the morning, clinic in the afternoon. 1 evening academic event per week.
Otherwise weekends and evenings are free if you are not on call.




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes 60-90 minutes a day















Comments: Very rarely second or third assistant.


RESOURCES





If yes, how: Through attendings' networks




practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Hospital




• Douglas Blacklidge, DPM


• Mann textbook
• PRISM

List the strengths of the program: There is an excellent balance between elective and emergent surgeries, podiatric and
orthopedic attendings, forefoot and rearfoot cases, surgery and clinic, and outpatient clinic and wound care. Residents
are allowed independence to pursue their career interests. Ample case load.

List any weaknesses of the program: Extensive driving. Not associated with a Level 1 trauma center or Children's
hospital, so no high impact comminuted fractures or pediatric training. Research is self-driven.


Indiana

Franciscan St. Margaret Health & Midwestern University Arizona School of Podiatric
Medicine
Hammond, IN
Franciscan Alliance St Margaret/MWU
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Cases




BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: 15 weeks first year. 9 second year. 3 third year

Typical work week at program: When not in cases you are in clinic or rounding patients. Generally 7-5



Type / year pemitted: unanswered

















RESOURCES
















• McGlamary’s

List the strengths of the program: Surgery. Lots of cases and lots of clinic

List any weaknesses of the program: Lot of call


Indiana

Medicine
Hammond, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: A set number of days off for personal time and
conferences, etc.

Identify: We do not have any competing residents at this program. All of out off service rotations are a direct
extesion of our attendings. We are first assist on every single case that we perform.

Number: Doctors offices mainly, 1 outside of Franciscan where we just observe as we can't touch patients there.


Overview of the call schedule at program: 13 weeks year one, spread out when on service mainly, 10 weeks second year
spread out when on service mainly, 3 weeks as a third year.

Typical work week at program: Surgery takes precedence, then clinic and rounding around those times as needed on
patients.




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes 60-90 throughout the day traveling
















RESOURCES





If yes, how: One elective month to search for job traveling and help with CV preparation, Looking at contracts
etc--very good program for helping!




Fellowship: No At this facility: Not sure


practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Other, Fellowship in Indianapolis





• Prism
• Crozier
• PI Manual

List the strengths of the program: Happy working environment, get along great with attendings, great relationship with
ortho, we do all the trauma/ankles that come in, we get the knife the first day, some attendings open to new
ideas/surgical instrumentation or techniques to try:), good pay which continues to increase yearly.

List any weaknesses of the program: Education is somewhat lacking, but improving. Newer program<10 years old, but is
growing, we have a journal club monthly, good radiology rounds weekly, increasing time spent doing boards prep
questions.


Indiana

Medicine
Hammond, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Work up a trauma case and gas infection




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME money, lunch at hospitals, free health insurance

Identify: Sports medicine, global health track for mission work.

Number: 2 hospitals. All core rotations are at Dyer, Radiology is at Munster and ER is at Hammond


Overview of the call schedule at program: 13 weeks first year, 11 weeks second year, 3 weeks third year. First year two
weeks of call per month that you are on service Monday to Monday every other week

Typical work week at program: At hospital to round 7am, clinic, woundcare or surgery till 5.



















Comments: 0 percent second and 0 percent third asisst. It never happens


RESOURCES

Publications: JAPMA and Foot and Ankle International





If yes, how: Free elective month in September




group




Any articles by:
• Paul Dayton
• Shuberth
• McNeil


• PI Manual

List the strengths of the program: No competing residents. Lots of autonomy. High rearfoot and trauma numbers.
Relaxed atmosphere. Residents get the knife day one. Will be able to handle anything that comes into your office when
you are done. High volume of clinic and lots of cadaver labs and educational opportunities as program is near Chicago,
this is a hidden gem of a program. All foot and ankle cases that come into hospital system podiatry are first assist. Full
completion of numbers two months into second year.

List any weaknesses of the program: Some residents have a lack of motivation and are intellectually lazy, however this
year is an exception. Program trying to limit unmotivated residents as they do not take advantage of the opportunity
given to them at this program. Has been a big problem the last two years. Program needs more leadership and more
discipline


Indiana

Mishawaka, IN
St Joseph Reg Med Ctr - IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Three rooms, 3 stations





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Unlimited food, insurance for the whole family is included,
1000 for moving, 1000 technology bonus 1st year, and 300 for books every year.

Identify: Notre Dame Sports Medicine



Overview of the call schedule at program: 3 to 4 call weeks per quarter

Typical work week at program: Clinic 2 half days, surgery everyday unless you are off service. When you are on off
service rotations, you still go to clinic and will do your clinic patient's surgery.




















RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: March, August, November

If yes, how: Director will contact his colleagues to find opportunities










• Pocket Podiatrics

List the strengths of the program: Very time efficient program. Finish our numbers end of 1st year/ beginning of second.
Even if we are on off service rotations, we still do podiatry clinic and our own patient's on a weekly basis. Our clinic has a
lot of autonomy and they are our patient's.

List any weaknesses of the program: We need more big trauma.


Indiana

Mishawaka, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Long, multiple rooms





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: $2000 CME Yearly, Part III Boards Paid by Hospital, Paid
Health Insurance for Resident and Family, Dental, Vision Covered, $1000 Electronic Stipend 1st year, $300 book/electronic
fund yearly

Identify: Can do anything from various medical specialties and away podiatry rotations



Overview of the call schedule at program: Once week of call every 5 weeks.

Typical work week at program: 2 half days resident clinic. Surgery for the rest of the week. With a Monday morning
didactics meeting.




















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Continuity of care. Fantastic resident run clinic. High levels of elective surgery.

List any weaknesses of the program: Rearfoot trauma is competitive with orthopedic physicians.


Indiana

Mishawaka, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Standard interview with podiatry, medicine questions, and hand skills




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME, technology/book money, and moving expenses paid

Identify: Strong association and good relationship with orthopedics with the opportunity to scrub ortho trauma
surgeries on a regular basis as well as elective cases. Clinical rotations include urgent care patients. Program with
complete exposure to podiatry.



Overview of the call schedule at program: One week at a time, about once or twice a month your first year

Typical work week at program: Many elective cases with two half days of resident clinic










Number located in a location other than primary: Variable









Comments: Rarely double scrub


RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: October, November










List the strengths of the program: Great autonomy in clinic and hands on participation in surgery

List any weaknesses of the program: Ankle fracture consults are usually given to ortho, but podiatry is welcome to scrub
their cases.


Indiana

Evansville, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was primarily a social interview. Being the program only accepts those who
have rotated for interviews, the interview gave residents and students a chance to remember the student's month.




If no, where? Kentucky

BENEFITS

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Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Approximately $1000 1 year, $3000 2 and 3 year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal cards are provided. CME funding. Evansville is a
relatively inexpensive place to live.

Identify: Half of first and second year are spent on outside rotations. Very well rounded.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Off service rotations completed at St. Mary's Medical
Center. We cover surgery cases at five hospitals and multiple surgery centers. Scheduled time at one wound clinic and a
resident clinic. Opportunity to learn in total of four wound clinics if desired.


Overview of the call schedule at program: First year heavy. Cover call at three hospitals, one of which we are an
admitting service and take ER consults. Two are consult only. Will see on average 5-12 call cases a week. Manage elective
post op admissions. Manage average of 10-25 inpatient's at any one time.

Typical work week at program: First year, spend one to two half days a week in orthopedic foot and ankle clinic seeing
scheduled and urgent care patients. Cover one half day of ortho trauma surgeries. Spend one half day in resident clinic or
wound clinic. Cover elective surgeries, mostly forefoot as first year. Tuesday morning didactics. Optional ortho trauma on
weekends.


Hours per week: 61-70 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5, excluding call


















RESOURCES










Orthopedic group




• IDSA Guidelines on Diabetic Infections


• PRISM articles are a good starting point

List the strengths of the program: A motivated resident could specialize in virtually any aspect of podiatry they desired
coming from this program. There are excellent attendings in orthopedic practices, hospital based practice, private
practice, group practice and wound clinics. I based my selection for residency on one simple question, would I let those I
would be learning from do surgery on me or my family. I would here. Attendings appreciate quality surgery and have high
expectations for residents to learn proper techniques and practices. There is little wasted time and commute is an easy
10-15 min drive most days. Strong association with orthopedic surgery. Only residents at St. Mary's are podiatry, and only
family medicine residents at the other affiliated hospitals. Strong relationship with specialists such as infectious disease
and vascular surgery. Very well balanced experience between surgery, followups, and clinics.

List any weaknesses of the program: This is not a research driven program. Physicians use best evidence for practice but
are not actively publishing. There are opportunities if one were to take the initiative, however, it will not be required or
pushed.


Indiana

Evansville, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mostly based off of the month rotation.





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Depends on year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health and dental.

Identify: 6 months of ortho trauma with a level 1 trauma center



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Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 year cover the most call approx 15 wks; 2 year: 7 wks; 3 year: 3 wks

Typical work week at program: Varies greatly. Call person primarily focuses on call. Clinic, Podiatric surgery and
orthopedic surgery.













Other soft tissue foot surgery: 100% Other osseous foot surgery: 100+







RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS








Other: Yes





• Dr. Andrew Rader's publications


• McGlammery
• Coughlin & Mann
• Radiology of foot and ankle

List the strengths of the program: Variety. Orthopedic trauma all three years, level 2 trauma, large amount of elective
case from forefoot to rearfoot. Charcot reconstruction opportunities. Outstanding clinics.

List any weaknesses of the program: Research, however this is improving.


Indiana

Evansville, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Loupes, meals, lab coats, vacation, CME, scrubs, full
medical insurance.


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: We cover a number of hospitals and surgery centers


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years take the brunt of the call and it decreases dramatically to where in
your 3rd year you only take 3 weeks of call.

Typical work week at program: Varies depending on year. 1st years mostly call and clinic. 2nd year bread and butter
podiatry. 3rd years job hunting and any cases you want.









Other: Variable depending on year.











Comments: We do not double scrub much except the unique cases.


RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS 2015

Publications: ACFAS, IPMA, KYPMA






Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: All areas, Hospital





List the strengths of the program: Clinic, trauma, bread and butter podiatry, family friendly, excellent surgical numbers,
diversity

List any weaknesses of the program: Pediatric surgery and academics


2015

Indiana

Evansville, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social interview. Choose from rotating students





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Loupes. scrubs. white coat. meals.




Overview of the call schedule at program: PGY1s take most of the call and all holiday call then PGY2s and PGY3s.... we
cover 3 hospital call for all podiatry ranging from 6-25 patients at any given time.

Typical work week at program: Full week of surgery/clinic/call









Other: All varies depending on year.












RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS

Publications: ACFAS






National (within US): Outside US: Yes


Other: Don’t know: Solo practice

practice, Orthopedic group, Hospital




• Dr. Barry on football dressing
• Dr. Kelly on soleal sling


List the strengths of the program: Trauma, elective surgery, clinic experience and inpatient

List any weaknesses of the program: There are weaknesses but not listed


Indiana

Indianapolis, IN
St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food, CME, conference funding




Overview of the call schedule at program: Mon 4pm- Fri 4pm Or Fri 4pm-mon 4pm

Typical work week at program: Clinic approx 1 full day a week; Surgery 7am-5pm




















RESOURCES














List the strengths of the program: Large number of attendings, high surgery volume

List any weaknesses of the program: N/A


Indiana

Indianapolis, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food, cme, volunteer opportunity,




Overview of the call schedule at program: Monday - Friday/ Friday- Monday 1st and 2nd years only.

Typical work week at program: On call (rounding typically 10 inpatients and hospital surgeries typically 4-5 a week) Not
on call podiatry; typically 2 days clinic and covering surgeries at surgery centers or outside hospital facilities (typically 5-8
a week)




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February, March, April, May, June










List the strengths of the program: Great woundcare, get the numbers and the experience, a program director and
attending that really care about your experience and learning.



Indiana

Indianapolis, IN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: One room with residents and one room with attendings. Two part interview.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Frequent cadaver labs, lunch provided daily at noon
conference, many academic dinner available




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Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 years take the most call, 2 years take less call, 3 years do not take call.

Typical work week at program: Combination of clinic and surgeries




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: unanswered

Residency program assists with post-residency career planning/placement: Don't know


Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US): No

Outside US: Yes Fellowship: Not sure At this facility:

practice




• Many attendings have multiple publications


• PRISM
• Surgical manual of your choice
• Read up on the cases the previous night

List the strengths of the program: Good companionship among residents and director. Great communication. Many
attendings to help you fine tune your skill and find what way you prefer to preform a surgery.

List any weaknesses of the program: There are weaknesses but not listed


Iowa

Waterloo, IA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Residency pays for us to go to 2 conferences every year.
AO basic and advanced, Scopes course, and ACFAS in our 3rd year




st nd rd
Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 years take 12 wks (includes all holidays), 2 years take 9 wks, 3 years take
7 wks

Typical work week at program: Typical work week is two half days in clinic and the rest is covering surgical cases. Heavy
surgical program




















RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: October, November, December












List the strengths of the program: Surgical exposure

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic time


Iowa

Des Moines, IA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Standard case and social





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $700/yr

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Ankle scope course provided, free meals in hospital and
surgery center, 4 weeks vacation


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: All local, within 20 miles of Main Hospital. ~6 locations


Overview of the call schedule at program: 7 day call, typically every other week (one resident typically off service each
month). During off service month, you will cover 2 weekends for the senior resident on service.

Typical work week at program: Call week: Rounds at 2 hospitals, cover all in-patient surgery (2-10/wk), consults and ED
visits at these two hospitals. See all admissions and ED visits overnight during the week at 3 hospitals. Off-call week: Cover
elective cases at surgery center (10-15 cases /wk), plus any 23 hour obs/inpatient cases at the West Hospital.









Other: Depends on whether on-call or off-call











Comments: Typically less than 20 cases double scrubbed per year


RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS mutiple



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: March, October, December


If yes, how: Time for interviews. Recommendations. Prior resident/Co-resident recommendations file




Multi-specialty, Hospital employee




• Eric Barp


• No specific articles/books
• Be prepared for cases
• Articles on case technique provide history and technique
• McGlamry is a good book for a complete review
• Chang's, OKU and Coughlin and Mann are good abbreviated books once you have the basic knowledge

List the strengths of the program: Opportunity to scrub cases of all levels during 1st year (ie: STJ fusion, tri-mal ankle
fracture, etc). Large variety of case types (total ankle to I&D). High volume of elective cases (~70% or more). Surgical
numbers typically met before end of 2nd year.

List any weaknesses of the program: While able to scrub high level cases 1st year, it is an assisting position, the 1st year
does not perform the cases. Minimal clinic, however opportunity is available if time allows.


Kentucky

Louisville, KY
Jewish Hosp & St Mary’s/KentuckyOne Hlth
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Program does not go to interviews, have to do a clerkship to be considered
for the program




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME funding

Identify: Travel abroad, ortho trauma

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: We cover hospitals in the Louisville area, max driving-15 min.


Overview of the call schedule at program: You are only on call when you are on service. Roughly 2 weeks as a first year
in the month you're on service. Total of 8 weeks call your first year.

Typical work week at program: Highly variable



















Comments: We do not second or third assist


RESOURCES













List the strengths of the program: Trauma experience is great- will wind up with 4 times your rear foot number of cases.
Great off service rotations too.

List any weaknesses of the program: Not a large academic program but growing emphasis on this.


Kentucky

Louisville, KY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: No interviews




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: PTO, CME

Identify: Level 1 orthopedic trauma, complex reconstruction, plastic surgery



Overview of the call schedule at program: Depending on what year resident you are its between 7-14 days each month
of podiatry service. No call when you are off service

Typical work week at program: Varies by the rotation you are on that month. When on podiatry you cover surgical cases
5 days a week, a resident run clinic one half day, and attending clinics if time allows



















Comments: We never double scrub unless there is a really unique case that we would like to be apart of


RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: September










List the strengths of the program: Good lifestyle, plenty of cases, great trauma, autonomy

List any weaknesses of the program: Academics could be more emphasized, stronger research


Kentucky

Louisville, KY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $2,500/year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free food, parking, lab coats

Identify: Sinai Rubin Institute of Orthopedics/ International Center of Limb Lengthening



Overview of the call schedule at program: PGY 1 - 14 days/month; PGY2 - 10 days/month; PGY3 - 6 days/month

Typical work week at program: case coverage M-F in the AM




















RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS, ASC

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, November, December











List the strengths of the program: High energy trauma, external fixation, complex reconstructive hindfoot surgery,
academic setting provides a lot of opportunity

List any weaknesses of the program: Academic structure, publication is not a focus, some driving required between
hospitals


Maryland

Baltimore, MD
DVA - Maryland Health Care System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Suturing with case





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: None- govt program

Identify: 3 months per year at Sinai Hospital in the International Center for Limb Lengthening



Overview of the call schedule at program: At least 1-2 weekends/month. At least one night a week. Home call

Typical work week at program: 6:30-8 pm Monday-Friday, Surgery 2-3 days per week. Weekends pending consults/ ER




















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Sinai and University of Maryland rotations

List any weaknesses of the program: Traveling


Maryland

Baltimore, MD
DVA - Maryland Health Care System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS



Identify: Mission trip, rotations in Florida and Ohio



Overview of the call schedule at program: Call schedule is dependent on rotation. You will take call all 3 years, most
during first year.

Typical work week at program: Dependent on rotation you are on.




















RESOURCES











Orthopedic group, Military





List the strengths of the program: Diversity in training experiences. We rotate through VA, active military hospitals,
University of Maryland hospital and Sinai hospital. All offer something unique and different for a diverse training.

List any weaknesses of the program: Distance between hospitals


Massachusetts

Boston, MA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was very interactive




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Unsure

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Paying for you to go to conferences, 4 weeks of vacations,
access to Harvard resources

Identify: Medical Mission Trip, 3 month rotation with Dr. Lamm (reconstructive surgery)

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Approx 3


Overview of the call schedule at program: 4 days (m-r) and 1 weekend per month

Typical work week at program: Daily rounds in the AM, academics on Tuesday morning with residents, journal club
Wednesday mornings, radiology rounds Thursday. Surgery Tuesday-Friday and any add ons




















RESOURCES










Orthopedic group




• Any journal article helps


List the strengths of the program: Wide variety of cases seen, good balance between in patients, clinic, and surgery. The
attendings are amazing and are beneficial to our learning in so many ways. The residents get a lot of autonomy in caring
for patients. We have all of the resources from Harvard. We have off service rotations where we are expected to act as
any other intern.

List any weaknesses of the program: Scope of practice in Massachusetts


Massachusetts

Boston, MA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Interview with social and academic questions





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: No set amt. Multiple conferences throughout 3 years

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Healthy insurance, retirement, meal card yearly

Identify: Plastic surgery rotations 2 years, Moh's surgery, opportunity for mission trip

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: New England Baptist Hospital for General Orthopaedics


Overview of the call schedule at program: One week (Monday-Thursday) and One weekend a month (Friday-Sunday) on
average

Typical work week at program: Hours are typically 6-6. Good mix between surgery, in house management, and clinic.










Number located in a location other than primary: Non-required clinics available at attending offices










RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS, APMA

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February, October

If yes, how: Connections for job placement








• Dr. Barry Rosenblum
• Dr. Thanh Dinh
• Dr. John Giurini


• McGlamry

List the strengths of the program: Very well rounded program. Very strong inpatient load (and managing medical
patients), strong outside rotations (including medicine and surgical subspecialties), wide variety of elective and non-
elective surgeries

List any weaknesses of the program: Not an extremely high trauma program


Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME




Overview of the call schedule at program: Every 4th weekend, 1 night a week, first year old pager 6am to 6pm daily, 1st
years are on call on long weekends.

Typical work week at program: A lot of work. Really.




















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: This is a overall rounded program that has everything. At the same time, it does not
excel at a particular field.

List any weaknesses of the program: Only 2 residents a year, so lots of work. Also, lack of ankle (due to state regulation).


Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $1900 a year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: A grant to fund arthroscopy course




Overview of the call schedule at program: One weekend per month and one week night per week

Typical work week at program: Variable



Type: General surgery Year permitted: 2nd and 3rd years






Other: These numbers differ by what year you are in












RESOURCES










Other: Yes

Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Other, It depends on what the resident
wants afterwards.




• General clinical and surgical knowledge


• General clinical and surgical knowledge

List the strengths of the program: This program creates very well rounded and strongly trained residents.

List any weaknesses of the program: We do not learn billing or coding. However, there are opportunities available for us
to learn.


Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Focused part on academics, part on social questions





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Can take General surgery moonlight call for extra money


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: We go to many outside hospitals/surgery centers


Overview of the call schedule at program: One weekend per month and one week day per week

Typical work week at program: If in OR, 7am- 6pm. If just in clinic, 7:45am-6. A lot of nights have academics.



Type: unanswered Year permitted: unanswered

















RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS

Publications: ACFAS



If yes, how: Reach out to contacts to find openings, give reference letters





Other: Yes





• Landsman


• Students are expected to be strong academically.
• I used PRISM during Extern ship as it was small and useful

List the strengths of the program: Well rounded, excellent clinic, attending is knowledgeable and well known nationally,
No ortho residents at the hospital

List any weaknesses of the program: MA scope of practice is limited. Limited exposure to total ankles.


Massachusetts

Framingham, MA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Standard patient work up and rapid fire questions.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health benefits and 401k




st nd
Overview of the call schedule at program: 15 weeks of call as a 1 year; 12 weeks of call as s 2 year; 8 weeks of call as a
rd
3 year

Typical work week at program: Post ops on Mon and Wed, Resident clinic twice a week, Surgery on Wed, Thur, Fri
Monthly lecture series, Weekly journal club




















RESOURCES















• PRISM
• Pocket Pod
• PI Manual
• Crozer

List the strengths of the program: Good setting to learn before for actual practice

List any weaknesses of the program: Limited rearfoot cases


Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The interview at our program is very unique. It is typically set up with
multiple stations, each station is very unique, testing academics, hand skills and other important characteristics.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Each year, residents attend different courses and
conferences, including the AAOFAS trauma course, scopes course and ACFAS.

Identify: Plastics with Harvard trained surgeons who have specialized in lower-extremity flaps/grafts



Overview of the call schedule at program: Call is split evenly throughout all 3 years. A resident is typically on call 1 night
a week and 1 weekend every 6 weeks.

Typical work week at program: We have a very busy residency, we typically spend approximately half our time in clinic
and half in surgery. We admit patients to our service and round on them daily. We do a journal club once per week with a
pre-operative conference and another didactic activity one evening per week.



















nd
Comments: As a 1st year resident, I have scrubbed as a 2 assist more often in the reconstructive ankle cases.


RESOURCES





If yes, how: The attendings are very well connected in the field and help the residents to obtain great job
opportunities or fellowship if they desire.








• The attendings and residents have many published research articles and textbook chapters
• I would highly recommend reading through the literature published by the Drs. Cook and Dr. Basile


• I would recommend reviewing the published articles that are sent out with the interview packet prior to
interviews and familiarize yourself with some of the papers prior to the clerkship

List the strengths of the program: The biggest strength of this program is how well rounded it is. We see all of our
patients in the clinic, manage their treatment prior to surgery and the post-operative care. We have a unique situation at
our hospital in the fact that there are no orthopedic residents, so we scrub all of the orthopedic cases as well, including all
ankle, tibia and all other lower extremity trauma. We treat complex limb deformities, including total ankle replacements,
charcot deformity and complex foot reconstruction cases. This program is very academically strong, we perform regular,
meaningful academic sessions. The program is very strong with research, both of the Drs. have their MPH from Harvard
and help the residents with research projects. We are taught how to perform good, meaningful research and how to
critically read and understand the literature that is published. The residents are taught how to run a private practice,
practice management, billing and the business aspects of practice throughout residency. Residents are appointed as
clinical fellows of surgery at Harvard Medical School.

List any weaknesses of the program: The biggest weaknesses of this program are the fact that we do not see a lot of
pediatric cases on a regular basis. We do more clinic than many programs.


Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It is long, 4 stations. However this covers a wide degree of topics. This way
students will discover areas they need to work on and allows them an opportunity to excel in topics they have prepared
for.





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: One conference per year is covered, and all room & board for
hospital related trips

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: iPad loaded with reference material, support with
research and statistics, board review support, in-training exams and step 3 fees are covered

Identify: Biomechanics, ortho trauma



Overview of the call schedule at program: Call is shared for all 3 years, usually works out to 1 night per week and 1
weekend per month. Residents who live within ~15 min of the hospital can take home call

Typical work week at program: 2 1/2 days of clinic, 2 1/2 days of surgery




















RESOURCES

Publications: Finished journal publication by 3rd year for each resident

Publications: ACFAS in your 3rd year











• Students are sent a package before clerkship with published articles


• Students are sent a package before clerkship with published articles

List the strengths of the program: Extremely well rounded, you will surpass your numbers, publish research and fully
understand billing and practice management before graduation. Predominantly elective surgery and trauma

List any weaknesses of the program: The program demands may become overwhelming if you are not efficient and
mindful of deadlines


Massachusetts

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston
Boston, MA
Steward - St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Case studies, rapid fire, social





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: AAFAO Basic, ACFAS Arthroscopy

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health, dental, parking

Identify: Podopeds rotation in D.C., annual mission trip to Honduras.



st
Overview of the call schedule at program: Weekend call: every 6 weeks (between all residents); 1 year: every other
nd
Tuesday and Thursday, one Monday every 4 weeks, (long and holiday weekend call); 2 year: every other Wednesday,
rd
one Monday every 4 weeks; 3 year: one weekend every 6 weeks

Typical work week at program: Rotating between OR and office clinic









Other: Depends on year and varies week to week


Number located in a location other than primary: 1 - Saturday only










RESOURCES

Publications: In publication

Publications: ACFAS



If yes, how: Contacts, job search, contract review








• Just constantly read


• Just constantly read

List the strengths of the program: Reconstructive rearfoot and revisional surgery

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma, scopes, total ankles


Michigan

Farmington Hills, MI
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Multi-tasked playing operation game while answering social questions.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food stipend. Hospital affiliated discounts (discounts at
local restaurants, stores, gyms, insurance, etc). Great health insurance coverage.

Identify: Pediatric rotation in Washington DC, Trauma rotation in New mexico



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years each cover 10 wks, 2nd yrs 3 wks, and 3rd years no call per year. Call
lasts a week, extending Monday AM to following Monday AM.

Typical work week at program: Clinic M-F. Tuesday AM board review and grand rounds. Surgery any day of the week, but
mostly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 2nd years are assigned weeks of covering surgeries at the Jackson Surgery
Center and at The Lakes Surgery Center and covering some of those attendings clinics as well.




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February, March, April








Orthopedic group





• Biomechanics texts

List the strengths of the program: Clinic experience, billing, coding, wound care, elective surgery.

List any weaknesses of the program: Somewhat low volume of surgical cases at the hospital. Most cases are at the other
surgical centers. Few LE trauma cases present to the hospital. Most trauma cases are seen at outside facilities and
rotations.


Michigan

Farmington Hills, MI
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Had to put together bolts and screws while answering questions




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME

Identify: Ortho, vascular, plastics, etc. only surgical residents at our main hospital so we can scrub everything



Overview of the call schedule at program: 10 weeks of call first year. 3 weeks primary call and 4 weeks backup call
second year. 1 week backup call third year

Typical work week at program: A mixture of clinic and surgery daily




















RESOURCES








Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large group practice, Orthopedic
group





• Mcglamry
• Presby
• Pocket Podiatry

List the strengths of the program: There are a lot of diverse rotations throughout the 3 years

List any weaknesses of the program: Not a lot of diversity with attendings we work with.


Michigan

Beaumont Hospital-Wayne (formerly Oakwood Hospital)
Wayne, MI
Oakwood Hospital - Wayne
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 3 rooms, 3 case studies




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Unsure

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance, dental, vision

Identify: Orthopedic Truama

Number: We rotate through 3 outside hospitals and a surgery center. All within 20 minutes


Overview of the call schedule at program: 7 days/month 1st year. 3 days/ month second year. 1 day/month third year.

Typical work week at program: Monday, Wednesday elective cases. Tuesday, Thursday AM Fallat cases. Tuesday
Thursday afternoon clinic. Friday big cases all day.




















RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS, about 3 articles per year

Publications: ACFAS, MPMA












• All of Fallat's articles (60+)


• Trauma, ankle and OCD sections of McGlamry

List the strengths of the program: Rearfoot recon, Trauma Ortho style clinic, Job and fellowship placement, Research-
connections to speaking/industry

List any weaknesses of the program: Forefoot case numbers, Attendings outside of Fallat, Woundcare


Michigan

Detroit, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: High volume, severe pathology

Identify: PGY-1 resident run clinic, dermatology rotation with Bako in Georgia, AAFAO comprehensive and
advanced courses, individual research, several conferences related to podiatry



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st and 2nd years cover inpatients during the day. 1,2 and 3rd years take night
call approximately 4x month

Typical work week at program: Floor work if covering a hospital floor and clinic. If on a surgery week, multiple cases/day
at varying facilities.


















Reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery: 1 0%


RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Not sure Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US): Not sure

Outside US: Not sure Fellowship: Yes At this facility:






• No specific books or articles
• Always read manuals
• Know anatomyKnow procedures

List the strengths of the program: Trauma, High volume, severity of pathology

List any weaknesses of the program: Didactics, research


Michigan

Detroit, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE



Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? N/A


BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st/2nd year: average 2 weeks/month, day 7-5pm, night 5-7am average 6-
8/month; 3rd year: average 2-4 nights/month, no day call

Typical work week at program: On call: round, consults, clinic 1-2 days, 1-4 surgery in hospital/day; off call: 1-5
surgeries/day, 1-3 clinic days





Time spent per week in clinic:




Other: see call schedule












RESOURCES


Publications: MPMA







Other: Not sure






List the strengths of the program: Cutting skin to skin day one, tons of autonomy, you act as attending from day one,
diverse exposure in hospital, tons of surgery, 3rd years make the schedule so as 3rd year you can decide how busy you
want to be. Work with 150+ DPMs, lots of different techniques. 1000+ surgeries by end of residency most 90% are first
assist. Totally confident physician and surgeon by end of 3 years. Coresidents stick together.

List any weaknesses of the program: Leadership is pathetic. Disorganized meetings. Public shaming of residents and
students. Nepotism. Highly critical attendings in charge. Steep learning curve. Longs hours some weeks 100+. Leaders are
dishonest. Can’t turn to your program director if there is an issue. Dont get rearfoot until 3rd year.


Michigan

Grand Blanc, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Interview was as expected and consists of both academic type questions and
social questions





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food stipend and educational stipend. Multiple cadaver
labs and hands-on academic sessions.

Identify: Plastic surgery, vascular surgery

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: BAKO dermatology rotation in Georgia


Overview of the call schedule at program: First and second years take call, senior residents are back up call

Typical work week at program: Monday clinic and surgery, all other days surgery unless resident is off-service; first year
clinic one day every other week










Number located in a location other than primary: Mon. & sometimes Tues. mornings are clinic days that residents rotate
at attending physician offices










RESOURCES

Publications: Residents in the past have

Publications: Multiple conferences and other opportunities






National (within US): No Outside US: Yes


Other: No





• Dr. Taylor, DPM residency director has articles published


• Regular review of current up to date literature and journal articles

List the strengths of the program: Single scrub. High surgical volume. Residents actively participating and doing surgeries.
Multiple cadaver labs and hands-on academic sessions. Attendings that love to teach. Resident-run. Independence for
self-motivated residents. Friendly residents. Good exposure to inpatient and private patient settings. First year clinic
where residents have their own patients and treat their own patients

List any weaknesses of the program: Research-however this year the program is becoming more involved with individual
research projects

Resident would choose this program again: unanswered

Michigan

Grand Blanc, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Medical, dental, 401k, CME




Overview of the call schedule at program: 13 weeks in first and second year

Typical work week at program: Heavy OR then clinical and academics



Type: Self found Year permitted: Third year

















RESOURCES












• Dr David Taylor


• Distributed during month

List the strengths of the program: Surgical diversity, clinic experience

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma and leadership


Michigan

Clinton Township, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Interviews are casual and not academically based




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: White coats, CME funding, travel expense reimbursement

Identify: Animal research lab



Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take 16 weekends each, second years take 10 weekends each, and
the weekdays are divided among everyone with 3rd years only having to take call twice per month

Typical work week at program: 7am-5pm, rounding in the morning, surgeries and/or clinic throughout the day




















RESOURCES
















List the strengths of the program: Clinical diversity, minimal palliative care, strong surgical training, high surgical
numbers, rarely double scrub any case, morning academics twice weekly



Michigan

Wyandotte, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social/case-based




BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: Monday-Monday 24hour call





















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Work closely with attendings

List any weaknesses of the program: Didactics


Michigan

McLaren - Oakland
Pontiac, MI
McLaren Oakland Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Very academic





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: They give you $1000 educational fund first year and $1500
second and third year. But the hospital will hold that money ransom until everything they want is satisfied.


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 1- pediatrics


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years are truly on call. 6 months out of the year. 2nd years are backup call
to help 1st year if needed. No 3rd year call.

Typical work week at program: Meeting. Hospital rounds. Clinic Wednesdays. Wound care centers Thursday. Surgeries
throughout the week.



Paid moonlighting opportunities available during residency: No, director doesn't believe in it.

















RESOURCES


Publications: Case studies only













List the strengths of the program: You make residency what you put into it

List any weaknesses of the program: Academics. Needs to be more than Present lectures led by residents. Need more
guidance from attendings. Most seem to care of their outside lives than the program.


Michigan

Warren, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1000 the first 2 years, 1500 the 3rd year.

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Hospital covers the cost of all boards during 3rd year, as
well as the standard health insurance, etc.


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Most off service rotations


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years split call.

Typical work week at program: Tuesday and Thursday clinic. Surgery as scheduled other days.



Type: Covering clinics and home care for attendings Year permitted: Starts 1st year

















RESOURCES


Publications: State conferences and regional ACFAS conferences











List the strengths of the program: We see a lot of elective procedures, additionally our program provides a lot of
flexibility for the resident to modify the residency as they see fit.

List any weaknesses of the program: We do not see much primary trauma or ED.


Michigan

Southfield, MI
Providence - Providence Park
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME money, multiple courses are paid for

Identify: Specialize in Charcot recon.



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 resident at hospital A 24 hrs Mon-Thurs, can go home; 1 resident at hospital
B 24 hrs Mon-Fri, can go go home; 1 resident at both hospitals over weekend, can go home

Typical work week at program: Arrive at 7am, cover cases in AM, study in PM when not on call.



Type: Nursing home, home visits, clinic Year permitted: 3rd year

















RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS





Outside US: Yes Fellowship: Yes At this facility: Yes






List the strengths of the program: Good variety of cases, elective and trauma. Large number of attendings with different
techniques. Residents do majority of cases.

List any weaknesses of the program: Politics, leadership, resident autonomy


Michigan

Southfield, MI
Providence - Providence Park
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: We had social and case study questions.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We have funding outside of our book money for AO
conferences, research (animal studies), ACFAS, Scopes courses and board review is all paid for.

Identify: Plastics, rearfoot month in Minnesota



Overview of the call schedule at program: 3 different call shifts, M-T 7-5PM, the other hospital M-F 7A-5P, Weekend call
both hospitals starting at 7A until done

Typical work week at program: Work day 7-5, clinic required at least 1/2/ week, surgical program; radio rounds every
Tuesday morning; Academics every Tuesday evening at 6PM




















RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS, local conferences (MPMA), ACFAS complications, AMP in Chicago

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, March, April, December










List the strengths of the program: Great surgical program, good academics, have tons of opportunities to present, travel
and go to various conferences, and have a great research department.

List any weaknesses of the program: Working on getting a resident clinic


Michigan

Detroit, MI
St John Hospital and Medical Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free meals, educational stipend lots of great training!




Overview of the call schedule at program: On call first year while you are on floor Friday night through Monday night.
Second year Tuesday night through Thursday nights.

Typical work week at program: 8-5 M-F




















RESOURCES














List the strengths of the program: Lots of great surgical training!

List any weaknesses of the program: Can't think of any


Michigan

Detroit, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 3 rooms, 3 attendings





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 5k in total

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: iPad, meal money

Identify: Foot and Ankle orthopedic rotation in Minnesota 3rd year

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 4 different hospitals


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years weekends (Friday- Mondays) and weekdays 7-5. 2nd years weekday
nights. 3rd years no call just weekend or holiday backup

Typical work week at program: Mon- Fri. 7-5. Lectures, floor, clinic surgery mix




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes, more like 80 minutes
















RESOURCES






Local (within 25 miles): Not sure Regional (within 100 miles): National (within US): Yes


Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Multi-specialty





List the strengths of the program: Great surgical opportunities. Working with many different attendings with many
different training backgrounds. We work at 5 different hospitals and get a great variety of learning opportunities. Our
inpatient floor is very robust a lot of exposure to Wound Care Diabetic Foot and flatfoot reconstruction. Forefoot elective
surgery is abundant and lots of exposure first year. Our residency director is wonderful to work with and a great person to
learn from.

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma out of the ED is lacking, however we get plenty from the over 50 DPM's on
staff at our program whom we cover throughout greater Detroit. We also do a month in Minnesota that is almost entirely
rearfoot and trauma. Great program, more than 3 times our requirements for surgery numbers, great staff and probably
the best residency office as far as facility in the state hands down. I know because I visited them all.


Michigan

Detroit, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Fairly standard, laid back style




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: $1300/year food stipend

Identify: Sponsored cadaver workshops

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Foot and Ankle orthopedic rotation in Minnesota 3rd year


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year call - Friday – Monday; 2nd year call - Tuesday – Thursday; 3rd year
call - Only backup call

Typical work week at program: 7 am - 5 pm, Surgery in the morning, clinic or academics in the afternoon




















RESOURCES















• No one published that I'm aware of


• Prism is always a good bet

List the strengths of the program: Fantastic exposure to elective surgery (both volume and variety). Also very good
inpatient exposure.

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma is almost non-existent (Ortho/trauma service takes 100% of trauma that
comes through ED).


Michigan

Detroit, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME, meal cards, iPad


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 1 month rearfoot & ankle heavy trauma rotation in Minnesota


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years on call Friday-Monday, 2nd years Tuesday-Thursday, 3rd years back
up call

Typical work week at program: 1st year split between inpatients, clinic, and surgery. 2nd and 3rd year mostly surgical
with some clinic exposure




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, September, October










• Prism
• Crozer
• Presby

List the strengths of the program: We have a heavy surgical volume with focus on reconstruction and trauma. First year
has a busy resident run inpatient list. We also have a resident run clinic. Our residents reach 3-4x surgical minimum
volume.

List any weaknesses of the program: Our trauma exposure could be improved but we make up for it in a one month
rotation in Minnesota with a DPM at a busy ortho group


Michigan

Detroit, MI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Yes, but none listed


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Multiple


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year weekends when on service. 2nd year weekdays when on service. 3rd
year backup call

Typical work week at program: 7am-6pm




















RESOURCES










Other: Not sure






List the strengths of the program: Elective surgery. A lot of autonomy. Great off-service surgical rotations

List any weaknesses of the program: Funding for seminars/workshops outside of program


Michigan

Warren, MI
St John Macomb - Oakland Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: AO courses funded.




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years: Thursday-Sunday; 2nd years: Monday-Wednesday; 3rd: no call

Typical work week at program: 1st years inpatient rounding, forefoot cases. 2nd /3rd years: midfoot and RF cases, clinic




















RESOURCES






Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): No









• PI Manual

List the strengths of the program: Attending diversity

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of academics and structure


Michigan

Warren, MI
St John Macomb - Oakland Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Annual stipends




Overview of the call schedule at program: Monday-Wednesday: 2nd years. Thursday-Sunday: 1st years.

Typical work week at program: Surgeries throughout the day, rounding and consults as they come in




















RESOURCES


Publications: MPMA 2016







Other: Yes






List the strengths of the program: Diverse cases, diversity of attendings

List any weaknesses of the program: Poor leadership, no resident clinic, inconsistent treatment to each resident


Michigan

Livonia, MI
St Mary Mercy Livonia
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 10 min academic questions, 10 min personal interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 1-3k academic extra funding, scope course, extra
presentation coverage

Identify: Level II trauma center, ortho rotation



Overview of the call schedule at program: Heavy first year, moderate 2nd, light 3rd

Typical work week at program: Daily OR, clinic 2 days a week, hospital coverage




















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Very busy, especially first two years, very high surgery numbers, very high inpatient
surgeries.

List any weaknesses of the program: High workload downsides, sometimes no time for a break/vacation


Michigan

Livonia, MI
St Mary Mercy Livonia
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Rapid fire for call backs





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 200 per month meal plan at one hospital. 1200 per year
meal plan at other hospital. 1000 per year cme first and second year, 3000 third year for boards, Dental, medical, eye
insurance

Identify: Involvement in the University of Minnesota grand rounds for various specialties including medicine,
plastics and orthopedics



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year primary call- 17 weeks; Second year 7 weeks; Third year - 1 week.
Call schedule is one week blocks at a time. Will get paged middle if night as podiatry takes ankle and foot trauma call, very
busy call schedule with 10-20 consults a week

Typical work week at program: Typical day Inpatient rounds 5-7, Surgery 7:30- 3, consults.Academics Monday/ Thursday



Type: unanswered Year permitted: Third year

















RESOURCES








Outside US: No Fellowship: Yes At this facility:

Orthopedic group





• Prism
• Pocket Pod

List the strengths of the program: High surgical volume, autonomy, high inpatient load, confidence of residents

List any weaknesses of the program: High surgical volume, less clinic time


Minnesota

HealthPartners Institute/ Regions Hospital for Education and Research
St. Paul, MN
HealthPartners Institute/Regions Hosp
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social interview with 2 attendings




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 4,000 for the 3 years

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Money for gas for long trips. Money for food while in the
hospital.

Identify: Very well rounded



Overview of the call schedule at program: 12 weeks first year while on service, 10 weeks second year while on service
and 6 weeks third year while on service. Call entails Monday-Sunday all day with Tuesday and Thursday night off and
taken by another resident. Call is at a level 1 trauma center and we share trauma with orthopedics for ankle fractures,
calcaneal fractures, talus fractures and midfoot trauma.

Typical work week at program: Clinic time is variable and most in the first year, averaging 1-3 days of clinic per week.
Rest of time is spent in surgery with mainly 5 different attendings and various meetings and journal clubs mixed in.




















RESOURCES

Publications: Typically the program publishes 2-5 articles per year in JFAS

Publications: Abstracts are presented at our local meeting MPMA every year from all residents, we also present
posters and manuscripts at ACFAS every year



If yes, how: Recommendations for jobs and typically our director speaks with various employers










• Various publications by Dr. Boffeli in JFAS


• Articles published by Dr. Boffeli in JFAS

List the strengths of the program: Diversity in clinical and surgical experience. Great clinical experience working in a busy
surgical practice with great access to patients pre-operatively and post-operatively with heavy involvement in billing and
coding for both clinic and surgery.

List any weaknesses of the program: Little wound care. Heavy focus on research and publications can be a weakness if
that is not an interest.


Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: All social questions. Probably will be one of your easiest interviews at CRIP.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Pays for textbooks, trip to the ACFAS meeting your 3rd yr

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Exceptional health insurance plans

Identify: Army base rotation; Europe rotation

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Podiatry rotations travel between 3 main locations. One
month long vascular surgery location at Abbott Northwestern (1 mile away from HCMC)


Overview of the call schedule at program: One person Monday & Wednesday, another person Tuesday & Thursday, and
another person Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.

Typical work week at program: Varies by which of the four podiatry rotations you're on. Pod 1: 50:50 surgery:clinic all at
HCMC; Pod 2: 50:50 surgery:clinic between HCMC and United Hospital/Allina affiliates; Pod 3: 70:30 at Allina affiliates and
some with Twin Cities Orthopedics; Pod 4: 80:20 Surgery:Clinic between Allina, Twin Cities Orthopedics, and Park Nicollet



Paid moonlighting opportunities available during residency: Yes, you can pick up shifts in the emergency department

















RESOURCES


Publications: Abstracts/poster presentations at ACFAS annually






Outside US: No Fellowship: Yes At this facility: Not sure





• Powless and Elze - paper on plantar plate tear classification
• Gustilo and Anderson - open fracture classification


• Read the extern manual before you come: It's annoying when students ask for information that could be easily
learned from simply reading the manual

List the strengths of the program: Extremely well-rounded balance of surgery and clinic; different patient populations;
awesome co-residents that help each other out

List any weaknesses of the program: Less podiatric trauma than one might expect at a level one trauma center, but I
have seen this improve over my time in this residency as we continue to foster relationships with other departments and
educate them on podiatric training.


Missouri

Bridgeton, MO
DePaul Health Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Endless lectures and labs

Identify: Germany 5 weeks



Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take hospital call. Call changes daily M-Thu. one call person Fri-Sun

Typical work week at program: Monday diabetic clinic, Tuesday surgery/rounding and evening lecture, Wednesday
surgery/rounding, Thursday surgery/rounding, Friday surgery/rounding, Saturday one lecture a month




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes, an extra 60 minutes
















RESOURCES

Publications: Podiatry Today; FAI

Publications: ACFAS

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: November, December





group, Research




• Fibular Lengthening Charcot reconstruction


• PRISM

List the strengths of the program: Surgery-heavy, majority of numbers are met by early second year, 50+ attendings
allow residents the opportunity to see the same surgery a variety of ways. A large support system of residents and
attendings. Academics weekly to prepare for boards. CME allows us to attend a variety of conferences of our choosing.
Research

List any weaknesses of the program: Considerable driving


Missouri

Bridgeton, MO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





If no, where: East Coast

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Vacation

Identify: Various surgical and medical rotations.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Fort Leonard Wood Army Base


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years split majority hospital call

Typical work week at program: High surgical volume with scattered off-service rotations. Over 50 attendings.




















RESOURCES









Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Academia, All areas




• Drago classification on hallux limitus


• Prism

List the strengths of the program: High surgical volume

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic experience


Missouri

Bridgeton, MO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Germany 5 weeks




If no, where? Roanoke Virginia

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Germany, 401k,




Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take call. 2/3rd back up and office call

Typical work week at program: Surgery, clinic, academics



















Comments: Usually don't double scrub


RESOURCES


Publications: APWH 10/2016 Atlanta












• Dr. Allen Jacobs
• Dr. John Visser


• McGlamery

List the strengths of the program: - 5 weeks Germany - Lots of cadaver labs - very academic and talented attendings -
work with orthopedics regularly - Lots of free food

List any weaknesses of the program: - CME cut from $3000 to $1500 - Germany trip is reimbursed up to only $5000 -
free hot food for residents not available at 2 of the hospitals


Missouri

Bridgeton, MO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS




Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 1, it is 2 hours away


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take all the call at this program

Typical work week at program: First year you are working 24-7. Second and third year you do as well but days when on
service you can be done after surgeries (if there are no scheduled academics).




















RESOURCES















• Drago


• Drago

List the strengths of the program: Being a second or third year

List any weaknesses of the program: First year is rough. Treatment of residents by directors is unfavorable. Other
attendings are very nice.


Missouri

Kansas City, MO
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Not certain

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance. Hospital quarterly bonuses. Meals at
cafeteria. Educational opportunities.

Identify: Multiple off service rotations and peds rotation at NYCPM



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years - trade off months on call; 2nd years - back up call for 1st years, and
inpatient consult call; 3rd years - back up inpatient consult call

Typical work week at program: Monday - didactics, radiology conference, add-on surgeries; Tuesday - clinic all day;
Wednesday - AM OR, PM clinic; Thursday - clinic all day; Friday - surgery, add-ons




















RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, March, April, November,
December







Other: Not sure

Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Other





• Anything, just read!

List the strengths of the program: Good trauma, inpatient exposure, with great clinical exposure in several settings.

List any weaknesses of the program: Could do with more surgical numbers, but that is currently increasing greatly with
our new director.


New Jersey

East Orange, NJ
DVA - NJ Health Care System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Academic initial interview, social call back




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Each year: 13 days of annual leave, 13 sick days and off
federal holidays granted you are not on call or have cases at outside surgical center

Identify: Orthopedic Oncology

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: many


Overview of the call schedule at program: 19 total weeks of call per resident spread out over three years, 3rd years do
not take weekend calls, each resident is on call for one week at a time

Typical work week at program: If at VA: Day starts at 7AM, round on inpatients, clinic starts at 8AM. Monday there is
grand rounds and academics from 1PM-3PM (may be cancelled if clinic is overbooked and running late). Tuesday AM
clinic, PM pre-op clinic. Wednesday clinic all day (unless surgical cases). Thursday AM clinic, PM procedures clinic. Friday
AM nail clinic (unless surgical cases). Day ends at 4:30PM minimum if at outside surgical center: attend cases and if extra
help not needed in clinic, you can go home


Hours per week: 71-80 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5, depends on if you are on call

Paid moonlighting opportunities available during residency: Not sure

Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ It varies depending on rotation, Toms River rotation takes
me 1.5 hours each way






Number located in a location other than primary: 8 or so










RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: March, Don't know







Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large group practice, All areas




• Regulski
• Petranto


• Dr. Green's Top 10 Tips to Earn a Residency Interview in APMA News
• Chang's Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Crozer Manual
• Pocket Pod
• Temple Trauma Manual

List the strengths of the program: A ton of clinical training with variation: wounds, access to various grafts, post-op,
injections, orthotics, pre-op clinic. One great aspect is the ability to follow the progress of surgical patients from pre-op to
regular post-op visits which can be lacking in other programs. When you are at the VA and you are on your 1st assist
rotation, you are primary on any cases that are booked regardless of complexity. Affiliation with Ocean County Foot and
Ankle Surgical Associates: will get a lot of trauma and rearfoot cases through this rotation, will rotate through the office
and work with many attendings

List any weaknesses of the program: Working for the government has it's downsides, there is an environment of
complacency that spans HR to attendings to ancillary staff that can be extremely frustrating for the residents although it
forces you to be very proactive. Tighter control over clinic schedule would be ideal so that it is not overbooked every day.
Some attendings do not put in work and have grown lazy from being in VA system for so long


New Jersey

East Orange, NJ
DVA - NJ Health Care System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: Weekly from home

Typical work week at program: 40 hours depending on the rotation



Type: unanswered Year permitted: After first year if you can find time

Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes Traffic depending, my commute home can be 2
hours
















RESOURCES
















List the strengths of the program: Clinic....lots of clinic

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic environment, it is over booked and surgeries have to go uncovered to make
sure there is clinic coverage. Attendings do not see patients. The director is usually absent from clinic dealing with
"administrative issues" and relates he doesn't get paid to be in clinic.


New Jersey

Camden, NJ
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Questions regarding compassion for patients





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Education on patient care and satisfaction

Identify: Gen sx, Vase sx, Ortho sx at Rubin Institute



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years take 30% of the year each. 2nd years takes 20% of the year each.

Typical work week at program: Mon - surgical center cases, office hours, hospital coverage. Tues - orthopedic grand
rounds, surgical center cases, office hours, hospital coverage. Wed - surgical center cases, office hours, hospital coverage.
Thurs - podiatry academics, surgical center cases, office hours, hospital coverage. Fri - resident clinic, larger elective cases.




















RESOURCES








National (within US): Outside US: No

Fellowship: No At this facility: No Other: No

practice





List the strengths of the program: Hands-on residency director. Good mix of surgical cases. Good clinical training,
proficient in office setting. Urban and suburban patient populations. Strong academic rotations.

List any weaknesses of the program: Large orthopedic trauma presence. Small number of attendings


New Jersey

Hoboken, NJ
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We have other grants we can apply for to be used to
attend conferences and workshops




Overview of the call schedule at program: First and second years take call

Typical work week at program: Clinic, cases, inpatient, and rotations




















RESOURCES










Other: Don’t know: Not sure






List the strengths of the program: Clinic, inpatient, ED call

List any weaknesses of the program: Don't know


New Jersey

Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social and academic in a relaxed atmosphere.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1-2k per year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food stipend


Number: All are within 20 min. except Rubin Institute which includes free housing


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years - 10 weeks and 10 weekends 2nd years- 6-7 weeks and 6-7
weekends 3rd years - none

Typical work week at program: Rounding in morning, cases at hospital or surgery centers, then some office at either
general podiatry office or orthopedic surgery office.


Hours per week: 51-60 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5, optional

Type: unanswered Year permitted: 3rd year







Number located in a location other than primary: General podiatry office and orthopedic surgery office









Comments: Very little 2nd assist unless learning a procedure under a senior and no 3rd assist


RESOURCES











Small group practice, Orthopedic group




• Sinus tarsi implants and biomechanics


• Contact the residents and they will openly give advice

List the strengths of the program: Very diverse experience in both general podiatry (with practice management and
billing experience) and ortho group. Huge variety of cases from wound care, to elective, to ortho, to limb salvage and
even reconstructive, including ex fix and total ankle replacements. Attendings actually teach technique and allow
residents to do a lot of hands on work plus take our opinions for surgical planning. We discuss cases with the attendings
before each case and must send surgical plans so we practice the thinking behind how and why to do a certain procedure.

List any weaknesses of the program: Surgery centers mainly for 2nd and 3rd years because 1st years cover all rounding
and most cases in the hospital. Academics are only 1-2 hours a week


New Jersey

Stratford, NJ
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Nothing unigue




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Travel expenses




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year at least 2 weekend days a month

Typical work week at program: Start at 6:30am; end around 5pm




















RESOURCES














• Chang’s Foot and Ankle

List the strengths of the program: A lot of elective cases, with varying fixation methods. Residents are in control of
fixation types and methods. Do skin to skin from day one of first year

List any weaknesses of the program: No trauma, ortho gets all the ankle fractures, limited pediatric exposure


New Jersey

Stratford, NJ
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The interview is in a conference room with representatives from multiple
groups of attendings that practice at our hospitals. It consists of case studies with related questions and various social
questions.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Travel Reimbursement for driving to and from each
hospital.




Overview of the call schedule at program: The call schedule is very fair. Call is taken from home. PGY-3 residents only
take weekday call in the first 6 months. PGY-2 and PGY-1 residents rotate weekday and weekend call daily with PGY-1
residents taking slightly more call than PGY-2 residents. PGY-1 residents also rotate through the holidays.

Typical work week at program: Typical hours are 7am-5pm but can vary based on resident's rotations and whether or
not the resident wants to spend more time in private offices learning from attending in a setting outside of the hospital.



















Comments: All cases are single scrubbed unless a resident wants to visit


RESOURCES










practice, Multi-specialty




• I would only recommend that that visitors or externs read recent journal articles
• stay current with Pediatric Medical and Surgical Literature


• The Foot and Ankle by Harold B. Kitaoka is a wonderful read
• For the interview PRISM is a wonderful read

List the strengths of the program: The program allows for a lot of autonomy amongst its residents. All residents receive
an excellent surgical education. You will be able to scrub any case planned for a hospital you are on service at. PGY-1
residents may be assisted by PGY-3 or PGY-2 residents but will not have to surrender any cases to them.

List any weaknesses of the program: There is no resident run clinic but we learn a lot from our Somerdale Clinic and from
office hours with attendings.


New Jersey

Stratford, NJ
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mix of academic and social interview. If you are from Temple, Dr. Levine will
ask about your coin he gives you in class.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Millage reimbursement for driving between hosptials and
to clinic/doctors office.

Identify: You can go to Bako fellowship during the beginning of your 3rd yr in Georgia paid by the hosptial &
Bako



rd
Overview of the call schedule at program: All 3 years take call. Someone different everyday you never have call twice in
a week unless you switch days with someone. 1st and 2nd years take the weekend call with more weekend call for the
first years. 3rd years don't take weekend call which is Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 3rd years don't take call after the New
Years. 9 residents to split call.

Typical work week at program: Off service you go to your rotation typicial 7am to 4/5 pm Monday through Friday with
weekends off. On podiatry service you go the hosptial at 6 or 7 am round on all the inpatients by yourself or with an
attending and then have cases the rest of the day or go to one of the offices for clinic for time seeing patients. Most days
end at 5-7 pm.



Type: unanswered Year permitted: 3rd year during weekends or after 5pm during the weekdays with
attention to not go over your 80hr a week with your normal hosptial/rotation hrs

















RESOURCES

Publications: JAPMA 2016

Publications: ACFAS Las Vegas 2017




If yes, how: Director helps with call and email doctors he knows who is looking for an associate and helps
anyway he can.









• Anything from Dr. Julaine Miller
• We send the students everything else they need to read on when they do a Clerkship with us


• We give the students/ clerks all that stuff already when they come for there month

List the strengths of the program: Our case load is big. All our 2nd years finished there numbers before Spring. We don't
double scrub that often and our first years do rearfoot cases from day one. We do a lot of ex-fix, IM nails, scopes and
elective stuff from bunions to hammertoes. Good mix of people from all walks of life and residents from Kent and Temple.

List any weaknesses of the program: Research. We need to do more research and publish more. We are on the right
track but not there all the way. We need a little more guidance in this and we will be ok.


New Jersey

Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
Morristown Memorial Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 40 minute interview, half social and half academic





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Annual $1600 meal plan, covered ACFAS scopes course,
covered Baltimore Limb Deformity course

Identify: Work with multiple pediatric orthopedics on pediatric limb deformities



Overview of the call schedule at program: Call is from 7am to 7am on weekdays, if weekend call it starts 7am on
Saturday to 7am on Mondays. Call is divided evenly between 1st and 2nd years.

Typical work week at program: Tuesdays are clinic in the morning from 8am to about 12pm. Weekdays revolve around
rounding and consults with surgeries in between .



Type: unanswered Year permitted: During 2nd /3rd year, but likely time availability will be during 3rd year







Number located in a location other than primary: Morristown Podiatry Clinic is at 1 location, we also go to a wound care
facility that is located at a different center









Comments: We generally do not double scrub in cases besides large complex external fixation cases


RESOURCES

Publications: 2014, APMA is the most recent one I know of

Publications: Most recent one at ACFAS Las Vegas 2017

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, September, October, November, December


If yes, how: We work with multiple attendings who are either new or increasing their practice sizes, and are in
constant need for new staff









I recommend reading the works of:
• Dr. Roy Nuzzo
• Dr. MaryEllen Brucato


• PRISM
• Thomas Chang's Master of Surgery
• Pocket Podiatry

List the strengths of the program: Heavy surgical opportunities and largely independent hospital activity under guidance
of attendings. Residents are able to develop the confidence that they need as attendings during their 3 years at this
program for patient care in both the operating room as well as out of the operating room.

List any weaknesses of the program: Office/clinic activity is limited to half a day a week during first and second year. Less
opportunities to practice more day-to-day podiatric office activity such as heel/neuroma injections, padding/strapping,
orthotics casting, etc.


New Jersey

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
St Barnabas Medical Center - NJ
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: In New York, not at crip





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health




Overview of the call schedule at program: Majority of call is by interns, some by 2nd years

Typical work week at program: Every morning rounds at hospital on inpatients, anywhere from 5-15ish, then cases
throughout the day everyday. Weekly meeting with director for academics. Ortho clinic Tuesday and Thursday, podiatry
clinic Friday.




















RESOURCES

Publications: APMA 2017





If yes, how: Director knows many people in the field throughout the country





Other: No






List the strengths of the program: Very good amount of ankle frature and achilles tendon ruptures, all kinda of forefoot
elective and lots of diabetic wound inpatient stuff.

List any weaknesses of the program: Weak in clinic


New Jersey

Passaic, NJ
St Mary's General Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Holding up plain film x-rays instead of x-rays on computer screen




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free meals, free parking, scrubs provided, Medical, Dental,
and vision insurance




Overview of the call schedule at program: Take call 3-4 days in a row(Tues-Thurs or Fri-Mon). One resident per year, so
all residents take call.

Typical work week at program: Each day starts at 6:30am for rounds. Then cover surgeries, which may start at 7:30am.
Podiatry clinic on Monday from 12-4. Wound Care clinic on Wednesday from 9-12. Journal club on Tuesday mornings.
Grand Rounds every other Wednesday morning.




















Trauma: 3 Inpatient: Elective surgery: Clinical:
RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Volume and variety of podiatric surgeries. Close interaction with vascular surgery,
orthopedic surgery, and plastic surgery.

List any weaknesses of the program: Minimal pediatrics


New Jersey

Passaic, NJ
St Mary's General Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: First interview - intense Academic, then second - social interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Healthcare, 401K, High CME Stipend, Free Meals, Free
Parking, Access to NYCPM electronic library, Monthly Company Sponsored Cadaver Workshops

Identify: Gen Surg/Vascular/Med/ID/Behavioral Health/Derm/Radiology/Anesthesia/ER

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 1 - Derm


Overview of the call schedule at program: Split evenly mostly. Week is split into 3 days and 4 days and rotated amongst
residents

Typical work week at program: Rounds in AM (6:30 start); Surgical Cases in AM; Monday afternoon Clinic; Tuesday AM
Journal club E/O; Wed Grand Rounds Care presentations; Weekly wound care clinic E/O; Thursday Office based rotations;
Friday surgical day - hospital and surgery centers




















RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS, 2016





If yes, how: Advice/Contract negotiation reviewing/Referrals






Multi-specialty




• Kirienko - Ilizarov techniques
• MCGLAMRYS
• Zgonis articles
• JFAS Journals


• Kirienko - Ilizarov techniques
• MCGLAMRYS
• Zgonis articles
• JFAS Journals

List the strengths of the program: Very diverse and skilled faculty. High emphasis on education. Podiatry is highly
respected at our institution. No other residents at our hospital

List any weaknesses of the program: Small program. Often cannot follow up post ops. Not much pediatrics or
biomechanics


New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM
DVA - New Mexico Hlthcare System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Didactic portion and social portion





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1k

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: If you go to Kaiser in Sacramento there is a relocation and
housing allowance. There is also re-embursment for study supplies and gym membership




Overview of the call schedule at program: 6-7 weeks call first year, 5-6 2nd year, 4-5 third year. If you go to Kaiser for 3rd
year call is Q2.

Typical work week at program: Mostly clinic 1st year but there are a lot of OR opportunities



















Comments: I have only scrubbed maybe 2 cases my three years as anything other than 1st assist


RESOURCES










Small group practice, Orthopedic group




• Dr. Haas
• Dr. Cobb
• or anything from Kaiser Bay area


• Not sure, I haven't worked with the current director

List the strengths of the program: Good surgical and clinical exposure. Wide range of cases in forefoot and rear
foot/ankle. Attendings in community come from Kaiser Bay Area, DMC, Kaiser Santa Clara, UPMC, Kaiser Sacramento,
Swedish and more

List any weaknesses of the program: Recent changes in leadership have inherent weaknesses. Clinic is placed above
surgery at times.


New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM
DVA - New Mexico Hlthcare System
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social questions




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: VA health insurance

Identify: Ponsetti training, Nicaragua mission, Kaiser Sacramento



Overview of the call schedule at program: About six weeks a year, primary admitting team. Admit all foot and ankle
trauma.

Typical work week at program: Depends on rotation. If I'm Podiatry, clinic Monday -Tuesday -Thursday, full day of
surgery Wednesday and Friday.




















RESOURCES











Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large group practice, Orthopedic
group





• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Strong clinic, extensive surgery opportunities, multiple highly trained attending's in the
community. Ponsetti method training, Kaiser Sacramento during third year. Nicaragua medical mission. VA associated
with active-duty Air Force base.

List any weaknesses of the program: Currently one attending at the VA, acting as director.


New York

Bellevue Hospital
New York, NY
Bellevue Hospital/SMHN
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS



Identify: Trauma rotation



Overview of the call schedule at program: No call

Typical work week at program: Monday - Friday clinic 8-4, surgeries Monday's and Thursday's




















RESOURCES
















List the strengths of the program: Surgery

List any weaknesses of the program: Not enough residents


New York

Catholic Health System - Sisters of Charity Hospital
Buffalo, NY
Catholic Hlth/Sisters of Charity
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $1500 during 3rd year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 2 weeks vacation, health insurance that is subsidized

Identify: Pain management



Overview of the call schedule at program: One week of call every 9 weeks each year

Typical work week at program: 8-5pm



















Comments: We almost never double scrub


RESOURCES











Other: No






List the strengths of the program: Wound care, continuity of care, input management, clinic pts

List any weaknesses of the program: Complex rearfoot cases eg external fixators and IM nails


New York

Brooklyn, NY
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS



Identify: 6 months Orthopedic rotation



Overview of the call schedule at program: Use to be 1st years to 9 days, 2nd years 7-8 and no calls taken by 3rd years
but it's going to change not sure what will happen this year.

Typical work week at program: Rounds in the morning, next go to off rotation or go to podiatry clinic, see patients for
consults and if there is any surgeries the 2nd or 3rd year will go to the surgery.










Number located in a location other than primary: No outside clinic or surgery center rotations avaialble










RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Not sure Regional (within 100 miles): No



Other: Not sure






List the strengths of the program: Having 6 months of rotation with orthopedics, and the ED department rotation

List any weaknesses of the program: Not enough surgery cases and no rotations outside offices, no rotation with other
affiliated hospital, no rotation outside in surgery centers.


New York

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Northport
Northport, NY
DVA - Northport
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: Four times a month

Typical work week at program: Clinic and surgery




















RESOURCES











Multi-specialty





List the strengths of the program: Nice attendings

List any weaknesses of the program: Have to travel to outside hospitals


New York

West Islip, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Typical rapid fire and work up type questions




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We have a $1000 credit towards the boards available for
third years. The only catch is you have to pass to get the stipend

Identify: Orthopedics



Overview of the call schedule at program: First and second year take most of the call, while the senior residents are on
call once a month

Typical work week at program: Lots of call, typically a large amount of inpatient care, academic hours, and then specific
rotational duties (office hours,clinic hours, wound care)










Number located in a location other than primary: Both clinics are at outside facilities










RESOURCES











Other: Yes





• PI Manual


• Referenced articles in review manuals

List the strengths of the program: Plenty of surgery both forefoot and rearfooot, hands on clinics, good academics both
in general and for board prep

List any weaknesses of the program: Many off site rotations, some of which are a significant drive from the hospital, with
a heavy inpatient load, many of which are conservative care


New York

Kingston, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mostly social. Interview is usually your month as an extern. We normally
don't go to crip. It would be very tough to get this program without spending a month here. If we don't match then our
director doesn't mind scrambling.


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Scripps, Swedish, psl, Scott and White


BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: ACFAS annual conf and scope course

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals, uniforms, white coat, health insurance 100%
covered by hospital.

Identify: We are the only surgical residents so you do surgery with all specialties without competing with other
residency programs



Overview of the call schedule at program: About 16 wks 1st year, 10-12 2nd year, 6-10 3rd year

Typical work week at program: Depends on rotation. Thursday’s are big surgery days for Dr Keller and some other
attendings. Wound care Friday covered by 1st year residents.




















RESOURCES

Publications: JAPMA

Publications: ACFAS conference



If yes, how: Contract review if desired






practice, Academia, Fellowship




• Michael C. Keller, DPM


• PI Manual
• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Hands on in surgery. Knowledgable director. Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful Hudson
Valley, no traffic. Billing exposure. Wound care and clinic. Your residency experience here is based on how motivated you
are. There are abundant opportunities. Monthly multidisciplinary journal club.

List any weaknesses of the program: Our only podiatry attending with ankle privileges is our director Dr Keller. Most
ankle cases (ankle fractures) we do with the orthopedic surgeons whom we work closely with and have a good
relationship with.


New York

Huntington, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Chief of Orthopedics and residents part of interview process


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? New program


If no, where? New program

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Education stipend, paid vacation, great insurance options

Identify: Plastic surgery, Peds, opportunities for research with Podiatry and Orthopedics - great relationship with
Ortho

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Two; minimal travel to Dolan Family Health Center for
Podiatry Clinic and Melville Surgery Center for ambulatory surgeries


Overview of the call schedule at program: Three residents rotate call every 2-3 days

Typical work week at program: Inpatient rounds; inpatient/outpatient surgeries at Huntington Hospital and Melville
Surgery Center; consults - inpatient and ED, podiatry clinic 1 day/week. Also journal club/presentations/Podiatry grand
rounds/Ortho grand rounds/workshops with product reps throughout the month.









Other: 10 hours - research












RESOURCES















• JFAS
• APMA


• KNOW ANATOMY
• PRISM
• Crozer
• Pocket Podiatry
• Presby
• McGlamry's or Mann's-have a general surgery knowledge (however this will be strengthened in residency)

List the strengths of the program: This is a new residency program; looking for a resident who is willing to work hard and
help mold the program. Strong rearfoot numbers. Great relationship with Ortho attendings/residents. Other specialties in
hospital extremely nice and willing to teach. Research opportunities are there if interested.

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic is not everyday. Majority of outpatient surgeries are at Melville Surgery
Center, whereas majority of acute infection cases/trauma cases are at Huntington hospital.


New York

New York, NY
Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: My interview was social, but the interviews vary from social to a mixture of
academic and social, to very academic depending on the candidate




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 5,000 (3,000 for ACFAS conference/2000 for books and boards
preparatory courses)

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: The hospital offers subsidized housing for residents, or a
housing stipend. Additionally, health insurance, dental, optical, etc are all subsidized for residents. Residents have a meal
plan that covers all meals for the year.

Identify: One-on-one didactics and attending rounds in endocrinology, pain management, and infectious
disease. The program also reimburses the travel/ meal/conference costs associated with the ACFAS conference
every year.



Overview of the call schedule at program: Our program does home call. Residents are not required to stay overnight in
the hospital when taking call for the podiatry service. The weekend call is divided based upon resident rank. Interns take
17 weekends of call, second years take 9 weekends of call, and third years take no home call.

Typical work week at program: As a program that is completely integrated into the orthopedic surgery department at
Lenox Hill, we attend all orthopedic surgery academic lectures for approximately 2 hours every morning. Following
academics, residents round on patients or go to assigned cases and reconvene in the afternoon to review the patient
manifest and round with attending physicians. Sign-out is strictly at 5pm and 7am respectively. Thursday evenings at 6pm
are podiatry academics where residents are required to present lecture topics that have been assigned by the chief
residents to follow the ABFAS study guidelines in preparation for the boards.



















Comments: We are usually first assist on the cases we scrub. It is extremely rare to be a third assist.



RESOURCES

Publications: The Roster Review as an efficacious means of increasing screening outcomes in patients with
cardiovascular disease and/or diabetes mellitus type I and type II: A prospective multi-center clinical trial.
Published by and on reserve at Harvard University


Publications: Annual Orthopedic Surgery Research Day June 2015, 2016

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: April, May, June










• Meftah M, Katchis SD, Scharf SC, Mintz DN, Klein DA, Weiner LS. SPECT/CT in the management of osteochondral
lesions of the talus. Foot Ankle Int. 2011 Mar;32(3):233-8.
• Chu A, Weiner L. Distal fibula malunions.J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2009 Apr;17(4):220


• Podiatry Institute Manual
• Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopedics

List the strengths of the program: Lenox Hill's podiatry program holds excellent rapport with other services at the
hospital. We are respected as specialized physicians of the foot and ankle and educated in an allopathic fashion. From
discussions with colleagues at other programs, this level of education is not common.

List any weaknesses of the program: Lenox Hill Hospital is not a level one trauma center. Whereas we do see enough
trauma to easily meet our number requirements in the first year, we would not be ideal for a residency candidate that
wishes to pursue a future in trauma surgery.


New York

New York, NY
Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals, housing subsidy, inside track with vendors, etc.

Identify: Pain Management



Overview of the call schedule at program: Interns cover 17 weekends per year in addition to weeknight call on
alternating nights. Home call is permitted. A call room is available. Call responsibilities diminish over the subsequent years

Typical work week at program: Varies by day. 10 cases/week on average.




















RESOURCES

Publications: JAPMA, Podiatry Today, Practical Neurology














• PubMed


• Dr. Warren Joseph
• Dr. Thomas Chang

List the strengths of the program: An abundance of elective cases. Not bogged down in toenail clinic. Generally well
respected within the health system. Across disciplines, attendings are quite brilliant and make a truly profound influence
on the way I practice.

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma is light but not nonexistent. Some podiatry attendings are lacking in
professionalism and place capricious demands on the residents.


New York

Long Island Jewish Forest Hills at Northwell Health (formerly LIJ-Forest Hills)
Forest Hills, NY
LIJ Forest Hills Hospital Northwell
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mixture of social & academic





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 1800 dollar funds

Identify: Orthopedics trauma, hand surgery



Overview of the call schedule at program: First Year it is every 4 days if everyone is on rotation, but if one person is on
vacation or in another rotation, then its every 3 days

Typical work week at program: Monday: Morning Meeting, Sx, Rounding, Handle Consults, Oncall; Tuesday: Rounding,
Clinic 1 to 5, Oncall; Wednesday: Morning Meeting/Journal Club, Sx,Rounding, Oncall; Thursday: Rounding, Clinic 8 to 12,
Oncall; Friday, Morning Meeting, Rounding, Sx, Oncall




















RESOURCES









Multi-specialty, Research, Academia





• Crozer
• Pocket Podiatry
• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Lots of Wound Care!

List any weaknesses of the program: Long Distance of Traveling because program is wide spread


New York

Bronx, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The whole interview was social





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Money for meals, academic fund


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: General Sx, vascular Sx, radiology, pathology, orthopedics


st nd rd
Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 years take weekend call 12 hrs at a time. 2 -3 years take 24 hr call 1-2
times a wk.

Typical work week at program: MWF clinic and Inpatient care, while various residents are at different rotations. Monday
afternoon/evening academic/journal club. Varies widely depending on which rotation you are on.




















RESOURCES









Other: Yes

practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, All areas




• Just the usual stuff from schools


• Manuals
• Mann's
• McGlamerys

List the strengths of the program: 2-3 year: elective surgery; 1 year: learning how to survive by yourself and inpatient
care. You will learn many things from many different attendings, so you will get an idea of what works and what doesn't.

List any weaknesses of the program: Call schedules. Chief residents run the residency (could be a positive). The
Montefiore system as a whole; Location (the Bronx isn't the greatest of places)


New York

Bronx, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food stipend, workshops, skills lab, orthopedic trauma

Identify: Full time work with foot and ankle orthopedics



Overview of the call schedule at program: 2nd year and 3rd years 24hrs call

Typical work week at program: 3rd year: cases M-F, clinic coverage if needed. Call 1x per week




















RESOURCES

















List the strengths of the program: Teaching atmosphere in every department. Affiliation with Albert Einstein College of
Medicine

List any weaknesses of the program: Podiatry Attending trauma. Ex fix


New York

Mount Vernon, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Primarily social


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Main montefiore program



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Good health insurance. food stipend

Identify: Dermatopathology with Bako, private foot and ankle orthopedic office



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 week per month for pgy 1 and 2

Typical work week at program: Various clinics and surgeries. Less than most inpatient load. Wound care heavy. No
surgical center




















RESOURCES














• Coughlin
• Mann

List the strengths of the program: Heavy clinic load. Wound care heavy. Rear foot heavy. Close work with orthopedics.
Autonomy of decision making. Close to no micromanagement

List any weaknesses of the program: Limited number of attendings. Some of off service rotations could be better


New York

Mount Vernon, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social interview, future plan for residency training and after residency





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Education strippend, $15.75 for foods everyday

Identify: Bako pathology

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 2 at Montefiore New Rochelle, and Bako


Overview of the call schedule at program: Weekly call schedule and take call from home. 3rd year don't take call but
have to cover for any trauma and support junior on any trauma.

Typical work week at program: Clinic almost everyday but in different aspect from general podiatry, pediatric, wound
care, general orthopedic and foot and ankle(trauma) clinic. Surgery scheduled at least 3 days a week. Covering all podiatry
cases and foot and ankle cases with orthopedic. Very hands on with every attendings both podiatrists and orthopedics.
Lastly, acedemic session, grand round with foot and ankle orthopedic attending on Monday morning. Journal club,
workshops and McGramry review every Wednesday, M&M once a month.




















RESOURCES










Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Academia




• Foot and Ankle International
• JBJS


• Mann
• Coughlin

List the strengths of the program: Wound care, rear foot procedures/ trauma and experiences in external fixative and
ankle arthroscopy

List any weaknesses of the program: Need more attending for forefoot surgery


New York

New York, NY
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: I was given an MRI to review and asked some social questions


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? N/A



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Subsidized housing


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: One.


Overview of the call schedule at program: We take 24 hour call 2-3 times a week including 1-2 weekends

Typical work week at program: Clinic and surgeries




















RESOURCES






If yes, how: Not sure










List the strengths of the program: Good mixture of clinic and surgeries



New York

New York, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Very casual





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Medical insurance is really good




Overview of the call schedule at program: Heavy loaded the first two years and lighter the last two years

Typical work week at program: Clinic 3.5 days per week. Heavy surgery days on Mondays and Fridays with some cases
scattered throughout the week.



Type: unanswered Year permitted: 4th year

















RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): No









List the strengths of the program: Very good surgical training. The director really cares about the program and his
residents.

List any weaknesses of the program: Education


New York

New York, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Review of MRI





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 2,000/year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 4 weeks vacation




Overview of the call schedule at program: 2-3/week pgy1; 1-2/week pgy2; 1/month pgy3 0 pgy4

Typical work week at program: Clinic and surgeries



th
Type: unanswered Year permitted: 4 year

Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes, 45min each way
















RESOURCES











practice, Academia





List the strengths of the program: Surgery volume and diversity



New York

New York, NY
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Year dependent





Overview of the call schedule at program: Facility dependent

Typical work week at program: Rotation dependent




















RESOURCES
















• Basics

List the strengths of the program: Variety

List any weaknesses of the program: Surgery


New York

New York, NY
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Did not interview




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Year dependent





Overview of the call schedule at program: Differs

Typical work week at program: Differs



Type/ year permitted: Not sure

















RESOURCES
















• Basics

List the strengths of the program: Limited

List any weaknesses of the program: Surgery


New York

New York, NY
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Strictly social





BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: PGY-1 takes most of call; PGY-2 takes call about 7 days per month including at
least 1 weekend day; PGY-3 is back up call and takes call 3 days a month only at one of our rotations

Typical work week at program: Clinic, call, cases to cover, cases to book, didactics once a week for an hour



rd
Type: unanswered Year permitted: 3 year

















RESOURCES















• AJM
• Prism
• Netter's anatomy

List the strengths of the program: Well rounded for every facet of podiatry except for pediatrics

List any weaknesses of the program: Not enough surgeries that are skin to skin. Not enough workshops/didactics


New York

New York, NY
Metropolitan Hospital Ctr/NYCPM
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: Podiatry call and 24 hour general surgery call

Typical work week at program: 8am to 5pm most days, two day a week academics




















RESOURCES















• Read manual/textbook

List the strengths of the program: Clinic and academics. Hands on surgery.

List any weaknesses of the program: Working to get patients cleared for surgery (phone calls to patients). Patients not
clear in time or patients don’t get proper documentation to proceed. 24hour call.


New York

New York, NY
Metropolitan Hospital Ctr/NYCPM
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE


Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: Not sure Clerkship necessary: No




BENEFITS



Identify: Podopediatrics



Overview of the call schedule at program: PGY-1 about 8 call days a month, PGY-2 about 3 call days a month. No call for
PGY-3

Typical work week at program: Clinics all days of week for PGY-1 and 2, typically running from 8-4, might be divided into
half sessions. Cases happen all week for all PGY levels. PGY-3 mostly participate in Orthopedics/ankle and rearfoot cases



















Comments: We try to avoid second and third assist. Might be reserved for PGY-1 especially during beginning


RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: March, April, May











• McGlamry's

List the strengths of the program: Good balance between clinic and surgical experience. This alllows you to see the
patient through all the process: pre-op, surgery decision making, surgical, and post-op follow up.

List any weaknesses of the program: Salary


New York

New York Community Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
No CASPR website
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Don’t know

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Expense reimbursmant for board and board review




Overview of the call schedule at program: Gets split pretty evenly every year, first years cover holidays.

Typical work week at program: 3 on call shifts 2 rotations. Rotations are not monthly but one day a week.




















RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS







National (within US): Outside US: Not sure








• Pocket Podiatry
• PI Manual

List the strengths of the program: Education

List any weaknesses of the program: Low bunion cases


New York

Brooklyn, NY
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS



Identify: One month at fellowship doing rearfoot cases; one month of pod-peds office

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: as above


Overview of the call schedule at program: 12 hour calls (either nights or days); 24 hour call on the weekend divided
among the second years

Typical work week at program: 6am- 6pm daily; 6 days a week; cases/floor work; admissions




















RESOURCES

Publications: ACFAS

Publications: ACFAS












• McGlamry’s
• Soave's 5th metatarsal fracture classification article


• McGlamry’s
• Soave's 5th metatarsal fracture classification article

List the strengths of the program: Diversity of caseload; numerous attendings; great relationship with ortho; large
exposure to trauma and medical management of patients

List any weaknesses of the program: Too little exposure to surgery 1st year


New York

Brooklyn, NY
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance, dental, vision, personal days, vacation




Overview of the call schedule at program: No call for the 3rd year.

Typical work week at program: 6am to 6pm. 1 weekend morning/ month as a 3rd year









RESOURCES
Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: April, May
List the strengths of the program: Strong inpatient care, lots of ED consults, and trauma.
List any weaknesses of the program:

New York

Flushing, NY
New York - Presbyterian Queens
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Boardroom style, 14 on 1. Could be intimidating to some, but they like to
have fun in the interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Off service rotations

Identify: Multiple off service rotations, most of which you are treated as a primary member of the team



Overview of the call schedule at program: Once 1st years are transitioned, they take 24 hr call at NYP/Q twice a month.
Also about twice a month call from 5-9pm. Call hours change as you progress through residency.

Typical work week at program: High volume of surgery, not too much clinic. Busy inpatient and floor work.




















RESOURCES









Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Multi-specialty




• JFAS


List the strengths of the program: Probably best trauma of any NY program. Dedicated ankle fracture call once a week,
will likely lead to more in the future. Multiple open fractures, ex-fix applications, calc, lisfranc etc. As a first year you don’t
get a ton of hands on experience in the OR besides for dirty cases, because you are mostly off service. OR time and
independence greatly increases in years 2-4.

List any weaknesses of the program: You do not hit the ground running from a podiatry perspective, however, very
involved off service rotations help you become very well rounded.


New York

Flushing, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal card


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Four


Overview of the call schedule at program: Day call until 9pm on Sunday thru Thursday

Typical work week at program: 6am to 6pm daily




















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Don't know

List any weaknesses of the program: Don't know


New York

Flushing, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 10+ attendings present




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal cards, 1st year educational stipend

Identify: BAKO mini fellowship, AO 1/2



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years = day call, 2nd year = nights, 3rd year = alternating weekends, 4th
year = no call

Typical work week at program: 1st year = all off service rotations




















RESOURCES




Residency program assists with post-residency career planning/placement: unanswered










• Krozer
• Presby
• Pocket Pod


• Landmark articles for each topic

List the strengths of the program: Trauma, resident run program, multiple surgery centers, strong academics



New York

Flushing, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Roundtable with entire program present during interview process





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal cards, call room

Identify: Outpatient surgical centers; multiple rotations through nearly every service in the hospital including
surgical intensive care



Overview of the call schedule at program: Day calls during the week to 9 pm, 1-2 weeks of nights as a 2nd year at a time,
24 hour calls on Friday’s as a 1st/2nd year, 24 hour calls on Saturday as a 3rd year. Backup call only as a 4th year.

Typical work week at program: Rouding at 7 am, office work or cases in the morning/early afternoon.




















RESOURCES










Other: Don’t know: Not sure







• Crozier
• PRISM

List the strengths of the program: Knowledge of inpatient management of infections; autonomy within the hospital
setting, trauma

List any weaknesses of the program: The call schedules can be quite demanding


New York

Flushing, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Scrambled





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Paid vacation




Overview of the call schedule at program: Long hours first and second year, improvement third and fourth year

Typical work week at program: Long hours




















RESOURCES














• Mcglamry's
• Coughlin
• Mann


List the strengths of the program: High surgical volume/trauma

List any weaknesses of the program: Little research assistance


New York

Binghamton, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: We focus on evaluating a candidate's throughout process.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Lunch is provided daily in the physicians lounge. We also
are provided breakfast once per week at Journal club.

Identify: We spend 3 months at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore during 2nd year. It is an intense 3 month podiatry
rotation focusing on LE reconstruction.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Only our 3 month rotation in Baltimore


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take one weeknight of call per week and one weekend per month.
Second and third years act as the back-up call and take one full week of call every 7 weeks.

Typical work week at program: We work in several different clinics/offices. There is office/clinic every day of the week.
There is also surgery every day of the week. The schedule depends on your rotation.




















RESOURCES










practice




• Dr. Laporta publishes a lot of research that would be good to read


• None in particular

List the strengths of the program: I believe that we get exceptional surgical and practice management training. Dr.
Laporta is a wealth of knowledge.

List any weaknesses of the program: We don't see as much trauma in the ED.


New York

Binghamton, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE



Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Scrambled


BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: PTO, medical, disability insurance, discount childcare

Identify: 3 month Limb deformity reconstruction rotation in Baltimore

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Baltimore


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year- 1 day per week, 1 weekend per month; 2nd &3rd year- one week
every 7th week

Typical work week at program: 8-5pm varies




















RESOURCES









Other: Don’t know: Solo practice





• Academically prepared students will excel here


• Focus on deformity correction and FF/RF reconstruction

List the strengths of the program: Lots of pediatric patients. Excellent resident run clinic. Not a lot of trauma. Ankle
replacements and piling fractures are out of scope for New York podiatrists, however, we do get this experience on our
Ortho rotation and during our three month rotation in Baltimore as 2nd years.

List any weaknesses of the program: Not a lot of trauma. Ankle replacements and piling fractures are out of scope for
New York podiatrists, however, we do get this experience on our Ortho rotation and during our three month rotation in
Baltimore as 2nd years.


New York

Binghamton, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Combo of academic and social




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Good medical benefits, excellent learning environment
and awesome coresidents

Identify: 3 month rotation at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years have one night a week and one weekend a month. Senior residents
take one week of back-up call every 7 weeks.

Typical work week at program: It depends on a lot on the rotation, but you can expect to work 50 hours a week in
average, usually starting around 7am.




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: March, Don't know






Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large and small group practice




• Dr. LaPorta


• Anything on Charcot reconstructions

List the strengths of the program: Excellent reconstruction exposure, solid academics, good environment

List any weaknesses of the program: Not a lot of trauma


New York

Staten Island, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: PowerPoint cases with clinical and radiographic pictures




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal and textbook benefits and some conferences

Identify: Ruben Institute



Overview of the call schedule at program: Alternating weekends on call for first years and alternating weekdays with
first second and third year

Typical work week at program: Monday full day of clinic, Tuesday surgery and educational lectures, Wednesday surgery
and clinic, Thursday educational lectures, Friday wound clinic and surgery




















RESOURCES











Orthopedic group





List the strengths of the program: Rearfoot surgery minimal case load reached by the middle of 2nd yr. Two month Rubin
Institute rotation is a great learning tool for orthopedic evaluation

List any weaknesses of the program: 1st ray surgery is a challenge to come by


New York

Yonkers, NY
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social and didactic. Mostly social


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, whre? Texas, Ohio



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: No orthopedic residents to compete for cases.




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years-8-9 days a month; 2nd years 6-7 days a month; 3rd years 0-3 days a
month. About one call/page per day.

Typical work week at program: 7:30-5 daily Clinic totaling 2 complete days Surgery 3 days Minimal educational events




















RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February, March, April, May, June











List the strengths of the program: You have time to study.

List any weaknesses of the program: There is not much emphasis placed on education and succeeding.


New York

Bronx, NY
St Barnabas Hospital - NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food money, $600 toward education spending

Identify: Trauma and Ortho



Overview of the call schedule at program: First year 12 hr calls, 2nd year + 24 hr calls

Typical work week at program: Depends on the assignment each day: covering clinic, wound care, or surgery, or on call


Hours per week: 71-80 Academic evening obligation hours: Don't know, depends on call schedule







Other: Depends where each person is assigned












RESOURCES









practice





List the strengths of the program: Trauma, inpatient care, ankle surgery

List any weaknesses of the program: Not much surgery first year, but will get assigned to surgery after first year


New York

Bronx, NY
St Barnabas Hospital - NY
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal card, Lawyer services, Part of CIR union

Identify: Orthopedics involvement



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year- 12 hr calls 2nd and 3rd years- 24hr calls

Typical work week at program: Busy


















Reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery: 1 0%


RESOURCES














• Trauma


• Trauma

List the strengths of the program: Ankles cases

List any weaknesses of the program: Call schedule


New York

Far Rockaway, NY
St John's Episc Hosp-South Shore
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Case work up




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Stipend $750 per year Conference $1100

Identify: 2 months Arizona rotation during 2nd and 3rd year



Overview of the call schedule at program: As a 1st year, average 10 days per month.

Typical work week at program: Morning rounding, Afternoon Clinic 3 days a week, consults, surgical cases (in house,
surgical centers)



















Comments: Only a couple of times scrubbed in as a second assistant


RESOURCES










group




• McGlamry's- Dr. Nakra (Arizona rotation director) is one of the authors


• McGlamry's

List the strengths of the program: Very well rounded program and very encouraging independent thought process on
surgical planning for patients. Elective and trauma surgical cases (Most of the time 1 on 1 scrubbing with attending, rarely
scrub in as a second or third assistant, very hands on, no problem with surgical numbers), 2 months of Arizona rotation
gives great opportunities to learn various areas of podiatry beyond NY scope of practice, in patient management (very
good relationship with other services), wound care (wound care center in house & gives opportunities to work with many
advanced products and fellows), clinics (3 days a week), academia (McGlamry's review, Journal club, radiology round,
cadaver & bone saw didactics, suture workshop).

List any weaknesses of the program: Working with underserved population so we have some of the most challenging
patients due to their comorbidity. This program's been existed for a long time but it's not been too long with a new
program director so not many students know about the new changes of the program.


New York

Staten Island, NY
Staten Island University Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Hand ties and DFU work up




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health, books, other reimbursment

Identify: Psych IPP

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: South site rotations


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year covers all calls. almost results in systematic over hours

Typical work week at program: 80hour +


Hours per week: more than 80 Academic evening obligation hours: 20


















RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, March, April, May, June










• DFU articles
• MRI CT imaging for OM articles


• Mann

List the strengths of the program: DFU and in patient care

List any weaknesses of the program: Too much emphasis on in patient care and not enough practice management


New York

Staten Island, NY
Staten Island University Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Classic diabetic foot work up





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Textbook reimbursment $200 per year, meals $100
month, health care stipend $1080 per year, one conference up to 1500 as a resident, some other various perks too


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: About 4 at the South site of the hospital which is unique location


Overview of the call schedule at program: Divided into nights and days for 1st year residents which basically covers all
call. Second years do a 24 call saturdays. Third years do not do anything but sit around and sleep.

Typical work week at program: 1st years = floor and scut work and try to grab some surgeries; 2nd year = outside
rotations and assigned cases where 3rd years try and cherry pick all cases they need to graduate; 3rd year = cherry pick
what they need/want to graduate


Hours per week: more than 80 Academic evening obligation hours: 20, I work nights for sometimes 4 weeks at a
time and have many consults and work dumped on me


















RESOURCES














• Our residents have not published in greater than 5 years. we are actively trying to publish something to better
our program.


• Classic diabetic articles
• PTB and not PTB
• PEIDS
• CPG Diabetic foot

List the strengths of the program: In patient and terribly neglected diabetic patients. Basically train wrecks hanging both
to life and the remaining piece of their foot.

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of comradarie. Lack of organization.


New York

Johnson City, NY
United Health Services Hospitals
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Patient scenario, had to work up a patient (one of the residents) including
asking for appropriate studies necessary and then provide diagnosis and treatment plan.





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $700 1st yr, more each yr

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Great salary, resident housing at discounted price close to
hospital available

Identify: Baltimore Sinai Hospital rotation



Overview of the call schedule at program: ~1day a week and ~1 weekend a month, first yrs have 3rd yr "buddy" with
them until they feel comfortable, call can be very light (no pages) or very busy (multiple pages and trips to hospital or
after hrs rounding) but usually not bad at all

Typical work week at program: Depends on what rotation your on, it varies, but always have resident clinics on Mon and
Tues afternoons, and didactics Wed mornings, Thurs and Fri are heavier surgery days typically




















RESOURCES










Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Academia, All areas




• McGlamry


• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Great group of residents here, which makes a huge difference, most of the attendings
are great to work with, flexibility to get what you want out of residency. Salary is great and your in a place where cost of
living isn't too high (rural NY). Your not in a crowded city area but you have plenty of access to shopping and
entertainment with several large cities nearby in driving distance.

List any weaknesses of the program: Because there are 3 residents each yr there is a trickle down effect (as in most
programs) where 3rd yrs cherry pick then 2nd yrs take what cases they want and the 1st yrs cover the rest, but everyone
always gets their #s just fine. There is some food available in doc lounges but it's not great and only get small amount to
use at the cafeteria.


New York

Johnson City, NY
United Health Services Hospitals
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Healthcare, Education stipened




Overview of the call schedule at program: One weekday a week, one weekend a month





















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Resident clinic

List any weaknesses of the program: Too many outside rotations, not enough practical exposure to podiatric medicine


New York

Mineola, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Varies by PGY year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Subsidized housing, scrubs, meals.

Identify: May spend up to 2 months in Illinois for multi-group rotation in 3rd year

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Danville Illinois VA


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 weekend call per month 1st and 2nd year. Various day/night call when
on/off service

Typical work week at program: Monday morning early sign out and case assignments. Floor work or cases most days.
Wednesday afternoon journal club, Thursday morning resident run didactics. Every other Monday, every Wednesday,
every other Saturday resident clinics.




















RESOURCES









Fellowship: Not sure At this facility:








List the strengths of the program: Wound care volume is high. Great relationship with orthopedics.

List any weaknesses of the program: Don't see as many trauma patients or pediatric patients as I would prefer. Resident
Clinic is young so patient volume not always steady.


New York

Brooklyn, NY
Wyckoff Heights Med Ctr
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE


Program interviews at CRIP: Yes Program visit necessary: Not sure Clerkship necessary: Not sure



BENEFITS






Overview of the call schedule at program: Day call and night call and 24hr call

Typical work week at program: Day call and Night call, Clinic and OR




















RESOURCES









Other: Yes Don’t know:

Multi-specialty




• McGlamry
• Mann


• Clozer

List the strengths of the program: Variety, well balanced experience

List any weaknesses of the program: Academic


New York

Brooklyn, NY
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE



Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where: unanswered


BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Paid Osteomed cadaver labs for training

Identify: Plastics and ortho

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 4 hospitals


Overview of the call schedule at program: 24 hour call-1 to 2 in a month; One week of night shift in a month; 4-5 day
calls in a month

Typical work week at program: Every day 7-6 (if on call 7-11) Saturday clinic




















RESOURCES














• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Great wound care clinics and elective surgeries

List any weaknesses of the program: 100+archy with bitter attitudes from some of younger attending


New York

Brooklyn, NY
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Skype Interview (no longer this way)





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health care including Dental and Vision, Food allowance,
Union benefits


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 10-15 different facilities


Overview of the call schedule at program: Intern year: for every month you are on podiatry service (6 months out of the
year): 4-5 day calls (7am-9pm) and 1 week of night shift call (9pm-7am). 1 -24 hour shift starting Saturday 7am- Sunday
7am

Typical work week at program: Intern year: Clinics Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Scrub 3-4 cases
as a 2nd assist. Cover add-on surgeries in addition to these cases. Grand rounds on Thursdays 6:30am-9:00 am. Occasional
Saturday call and/or clinic.










Number located in a location other than primary: 1-5






Digital surgery: 10% First ray surgery 10%




RESOURCES















• All Classic articles

List the strengths of the program: Wide variety of cases. Academic environment. Wide variety / large number of
attendings. Average schedule with occasional tough weeks

List any weaknesses of the program: Many unmotivated residents. Rude attitudes. Not skin-to-skin


New York

Brooklyn, NY
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance, CIR program




Overview of the call schedule at program: First years do 3-4 day calls per month, 1-2 24 hour shifts per month, and one
week of night shift per month. Second year is similar but no night shift.

Typical work week at program: Sign out daily at 7am, Hospital rounds ~ 7:30 - 9:00am, Clinic 9:00am - 12 or 1:00 pm;
several residents assigned to surgical cases with the most cases on Thursday and Friday. Thursday begins at 6:30 with
grand round lectures, case presentations, occasional teaching rounds, then cases, and eve ring clinic 3:30 - 7/8:00pm.
First years have Saturday clinic a total of 3 times per month, a regular Saturday, the day of 24 hour shift, and the day after
Friday night shift from 7:00 - 12:00. Second years have 1 Saturday per month.


Hours per week: 71-80 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5, plus 1 week of night shift per month

Type: unanswered Year permitted: After license is obtained, 3rd year

















RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS














List the strengths of the program: Opportunity to be first assist as a PGY-1, weekly academics, rotation in anesthesiology,
rotations as the only resident in Ortho, and plastics, attendings bring good number of cases.

List any weaknesses of the program: Stressful environment with demanding clinical and academic schedule, good
patient volume but antiquated technical equipment and programs makes daily work highly inefficient. Not enough time
for self study or preparation during 1sr year.


New York

Brooklyn, NY
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: A few cases and personal questions...lots of smiles and laughter.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Housing and food stipend




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year- 1- 24hr, 3-day calls (7am to 9pm), 1 week night shift (9pm to 11am),
1 Sat. clinic; 2nd year-1-24hr, 2-day calls (7am to 9pm), 1 Sat. clinic; 3rd year- no call

Typical work week at program: 7am to 4pm...inpatient, clinic, floor work




















RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS 2016, 2017







Other: Not sure

practice





• Pocket Pod
• Prism

List the strengths of the program: A lot of clinic work

List any weaknesses of the program: About 50% of the time there are not enough residents for all the demands of the
program. Spread pretty thin.


New York

Brooklyn, NY
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Phone interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Education reimbursement $650 per year

Identify: We actually have a diabetic rotation at a local hospital. We see very few diabetics at our facility due to
our patient population



Overview of the call schedule at program: 7 am - 9 pm day call (3-4 days per month), 9 pm - 7 am night shift (1 week per
month), weekend 24 hr call (once per month)

Typical work week at program: Morning sign out, impatient rounds, clinics, surgeries, afternoon sign out, academic
meeting Thursday morning



Type: unanswered Year permitted: Third year

















RESOURCES














• Journal articles pertaining to scheduled surgeries


• Changs

List the strengths of the program: Impatient training and educational opportunities

List any weaknesses of the program: Attendings who can be rude and not allow residents to perform surgeries skin to
skin. Too many cases residents only assist and close.


North Carolina

Fort Bragg, NC
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Knowing what my program entails and how it is different from every other
program




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Depends on year, send residents to different national conferences

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Full health care for you and your family at 100% and a
significant housing allowance.




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 week at a time. Taken at home or during work day. Typically few calls
overnight or weekends, but that can vary.

Typical work week at program: M-F 0630-1700 clinic or surgery and Wednesday academics


Hours per week: 51-60 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5, varies depending on call or who you are working with


















RESOURCES





If yes, how: You are guaranteed a job/spot just not sure where






Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: All areas, Military medicine





• Trauma

List the strengths of the program: unanswered

List any weaknesses of the program: unanswered


North Dakota

Fargo, ND
Sanford Medical Center - Fargo
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Very relaxed





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food money




Overview of the call schedule at program: First year no call; 2nd and 3rd year every other week

Typical work week at program: Monday resident clinic; Tuesday -Friday surgery










Number located in a location other than primary: Each resident has their on resident clinic










RESOURCES










practice





List the strengths of the program: We have our own resident clinics that you see the patient throughout the whole
process. Very high surgical volume, only 4 attendings so you develop a strong relationship with them all. Manageable
academics and in patients.

List any weaknesses of the program: Fargo is cold, although on call usually isn't terrible you are still on call every other
week


North Dakota

Fargo, ND
Sanford Medical Center - Fargo
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Eye, dental, money for meals, books, and conferences,
plus CME money




Overview of the call schedule at program: No call 1st year; 2/3yr share call

Typical work week at program: Monday clinic; Tuesday-Friday surgery




















RESOURCES











Other: No Don’t know:

Orthopedic group





List the strengths of the program: Lots of one on one teaching, many resources available within hospital system, regional
trauma hospital, surgery heavy

List any weaknesses of the program: Newness


Ohio

Alliance, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Interviews were held on site.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: About $1000 per year, in addition to ACFAS attendance 2nd & 3rd
year.

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Weekly stipend is provided for meals at the hospital
cafeteria. We also receive some gas money reimbursement for miles traveled.

Identify: You have the opportunity to rotate through offices out of state during your third year.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Vascular surgery is located at Salem Hospital.


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take about 12 wks of call. Second years take about 7 wks of call.

Typical work week at program:




















RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS 2016, OHFAMA state meeting 2015



If yes, how: Through connections from previous graduates










List the strengths of the program: You will receive a well rounded education, with exposure to a large volume of forefoot
and reconstructive rearfoot surgery. We do receive some trauma training. Our clinical training, practice management, and
billing and coding education is exceptional, and appears to be better than most Northeast Ohio programs. I feel very well
equipped to graduate to enter into private practice with the education I received.

List any weaknesses of the program: We do not see as much trauma as other programs. Our didactics are not as
structured, requiring you to be proactive and read on your own.


Ohio

Dayton, OH
DVA - Dayton
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS



Identify: Muslce Flaps and Ex-Fix



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st call, first year. 2nd call, 2nd year. 3rd call, 3rd year.

Typical work week at program: Surgery AM of Mon/Wed in VA, clinic Mon/Wed PM, all Tues/Thurs, and Fri AM.
Academics Fri AM. Outside surgery all week for 2/3 yrs




















RESOURCES













List the strengths of the program: Clinical management, diversity at outside surgery attendings. Primary admitting team.
1st call only during 1st year. Off-service rotations are completed during 1st year.

List any weaknesses of the program: Limited surgery during first year.


Ohio

Dayton, OH
DVA - Dayton
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance, vacation

Identify: Resident run clinic



Overview of the call schedule at program: First years cover first call in one week blocks, sometimes back to back, never
more than 3 consecutive weeks. Second years are back up call one month at a time. Third years cover no call

Typical work week at program: As a first year, either on off-service rotations or in clinic, which runs five days a week.
Cases at hospital on Mon and Wed. As a second year, in clinic 2-3 days a week, at outside surgeries other days. As a third
year, one day a week on private practice, 2 days in clinic, 2 days in outside surgery



Type: Nail cutting at Cinci VA Year permitted: 3rd year, with full Ohio license






Other: Depends on year, less clinic in 2nd and 3rd












RESOURCES














• Dr. Wenig has published a paper


List the strengths of the program: Clinically, you'll find it hard to beat our program. We have the unique experience that
our director and attendings allow us to experiment, even with things they don't think work well, so that we can trial them.
We drive patient decisions, with appropriate guidance, in a way I didn't see at other places I rotated this year. Despite first
year being a low surgical volume, we complete 100% of our pt encounters, peds, biomechanicals and comprehensive H
and P's. Our residents usually graduate with twice their mandatory numbers, but we added a new hospital this year and
have seen an unprecedented number of cases as a result.

List any weaknesses of the program: We have more cases than we can cover. Clinic coverage takes precedence over
surgery, must have 1/3 of residents in clinic at all times. Experiencing growing pains related to new hospital addition,
usual bureaucracy issues associated with VA.


Ohio

Dayton, OH
DVA - Dayton
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Only Podiatry Residency in the City




Overview of the call schedule at program: 18 wks call 1st yr; 4month back up call 2nd yr; no call 3rd yr

Typical work week at program: 60-70hrs




















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Exposure to different aspects of podiatry

List any weaknesses of the program: Significant amount of clinical time


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Ohio

Columbus, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Standard interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance, but you have to pay for it in the form of
Health Savings Account




Overview of the call schedule at program: Unreasonably intense. We take call for 55 attendings and are the only service
in the hospital without a cap on number of inpatients we accept.

Typical work week at program: We are always working. In addition to a hectic call schedule, busy inpatient service,
surgery and clinic, we have between 3 to 6 academic meetings per week (weekly case conference alone lasts 4 hours).
Then we have to submit weekly progress reports on required research projects. If your cases get out early, you are still
expected to stay at the hospital and help the other residents.


Hours per week: More than 80 Academic evening obligation hours: Don't know, this varies week to week, but expect
to be there late every night.







Other: All are marked 40+ as it varies by rotation, but every service is busy




Digital surgery: 50% First ray surgery:







Comments: Lots of double scrubbing


RESOURCES

Publications: Not sure exactly, but research has become one of top priorities the last few years

Publications: Most residents usually have posters at ACFAS












• Director is very well-published


• Standard prep material

List the strengths of the program: You will see a variety of different ways of doing things

List any weaknesses of the program: Research and academics have taken priority over surgical training. Most attendings
are slow to pass the blade and can come down hard on residents at times. I would recommend really evaluating how you
handle criticism and stress because it is a long 3 years of both at this program.


Ohio

Columbus, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: More social than academic





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Excellent surgical training

Identify: Plastic surgery is a great rotation we get to have



Overview of the call schedule at program: Split of week night call with your residency class and weekends so only taking
call 1-2 times a week and about 1 weekend a month

Typical work week at program: Round in the morning, cover your surgeries for the day if you're on an inpatient rotation
or go to clinic with attendings and cover surgeries.




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: July, August, September











• JFAS


• Residency manuals

List the strengths of the program: Great surgical training with a lot of exposure to different techniques

List any weaknesses of the program: Demanding program, need to manage time properly


Ohio

Columbus, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: AO and ACFAS courses / conferences paid for

Identify: Scopes course



Overview of the call schedule at program: 3 times a week on average during first 2 years

Typical work week at program: Very busy








Time spent per week in academics: 40+ hours

Other: Changes depending on the rotation











Comments: I will be second assist on less than 15 total cases for the entirety of the year


RESOURCES











practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Research, Academia, All areas




• Hyer


• Nothing in particular
• Be well read

List the strengths of the program: Very high surgical volume. Exposure to all areas of foot and ankle surgery. High
demands in terms of inpatient care.

List any weaknesses of the program: Not a significant amount of pediatric exposure


Ohio

Cleveland, OH
DVA - Cleveland (Louis Stokes)
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 95% social


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Mostly NY programs


If no, where? VA in New Mexico

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health and dental insurance for a fee, a decent amount of
days off during the year for federal holidays as long as you are not on call.


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: VA in Columbus, private practice and a few surgery
centers for pediatric cases since the VA is only adults


Overview of the call schedule at program: You are only on call if you are on podiatry clinic or surgery. Clinic team is on
call Tuesday nights and Thursday nights and every other weekend. Surgery team is on call Monday nights and Wednesday
nights and most weekends.

Typical work week at program: On clinic, arrive at 7:30, clinic runs from 8-4 ish. Usually out by 5-6. On surgery, usually
arrive at 5:30 as a first year to prepare the list, round at 6, and surgery starts at 7:30. After surgery, return to clinic to help
out. Then post op checks. Usually leave at 6-7. Academic meetings are Wednesday mornings and team meetings are
Friday afternoons. Clinic is a 1/2 day on Friday.










Number located in a location other than primary: 1 for the private practice rotation










RESOURCES















• Article on Jones Compression Dressing


• PRISM
• Pocket Pods
• PI Manual

List the strengths of the program: The clinic experience is good. Most patients are non compliant and will have
complications, so when I finish and work in the private sector, I'll have experience to be able to handle problems and
hopefully there will be way less than at the VA. There is a weekly academic meeting in which the residents present cases,
and a once monthly journal club.

List any weaknesses of the program: The academics aren't too strong at this program. Also, there is a decent amount of
micro managing which can be annoying. Also, the residents can be aggressive, which makes the work harder than it needs
to be unfortunately.


Ohio

Cleveland, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: None whatsoever




Overview of the call schedule at program: 24/7 when on service

Typical work week at program: 90 hrs+



















Comments: We don't scrub, primary focus is to take a lot of pictures for case presentations


RESOURCES
















List the strengths of the program: Clinic experience/nails/wound care. You also learn how to do paperwork/orders and
interact with patients/providers very well. There was very little orientation, land on your feet, hit the ground running.

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of numbers/surgery experience. Overall very little elective procedures being
done vs. odd/amputations. Speaking with colleagues at other residencies, this program is hours/paperwork heavy with
minimal clinical experience per hour worked. Program requires national conference attendance, offered no
reimbursement, was not prepared.


Ohio

Cleveland, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Not particularly

Identify: Plastic surgery. Geriatric rehabilitation. Amputee rehabilitation outside of other normal rotations.



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1/3rd of nights and weekends roughly.

Typical work week at program: 7-5 M-F with some weekend call.




















RESOURCES












Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, VAMC




• Attend journal club


List the strengths of the program: Strong rear foot reconstruction with a unique patient pool. Strong wound care and
inpatient training.



Ohio

Lorain, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Academic

Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: Yes Clerkship necessary: Not sure



If no, where? Various other fellowships not at this hospital

BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: PGY/$: I/2k, II/4k, III/6k

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Cheap health insurance through Mercy, awesome faculty,
great academics

Identify: First year is through the Cleveland clinic

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Most 1st year rotations at CCF Main.


Overview of the call schedule at program: 3 months of call at CCF Main for Podiatry. 7am Monday to the next 7am
Monday. Alternating weeks with another resident with three total days off on post-call week (e.g., Sat., Sun., + day of your
choice).

Typical work week at program: Completely depends on rotation.










Number located in a location other than primary: Most










RESOURCES















• Dr. Hardy has publications


• Coughlin
• Mann

List the strengths of the program: High quality surgery with extensive instruction and investment in residents' education
and preparation.

List any weaknesses of the program: No non-podiatry surgery rotations. Lower surgical #s (but made up for by quality).


Ohio

Lorain, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social only interview, no academic questions.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 2000-pgy1, 4000-pgy2, 6000-pgy3

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 2 weeks vacation, 5 CME days for conferences, subsidized
health insurance.

Identify: Peds ortho rotation

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: CCF main campus and Hillcrest


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year only call is when you are on inpatient podiatry at CCF main, alternates
weekly on the month rotation x 3 rotations = 6 weeks call Pgy1. Pgy2/3 you will have a week at a time on either east or
west side call. Never back to back call weeks. Total amount split 60/40:pgy2/pgy3

Typical work week at program: 1st year is contingent on your current rotation and the schedule they assign; 2nd/3rd is
pure podiatry and dependent on surgical volume that week. If all surgeries are covered, remaining residents assigned to
attending clinics.









Other: Inpatient hospital is only first year


Number located in a location other than primary: All clinics are located in different locations










RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: October








Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Academia, All areas




• Dr. Mark Hardy
• Dr. Jordan Grossman


• Mcglamery's

List the strengths of the program: Well recognized and respected attendings, large volume of attendings, all outside
rotations through the Cleveland Clinic.

List any weaknesses of the program: Low volume of trauma, spread out between multiple hospitals so a lot of driving at
times.


Ohio

Lorain, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Cadaver labs, saw bone workshops, CME funding and
opportunity to travel/work/study abroad


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Numerous


Overview of the call schedule at program: One call three months out of the year but the month is split with another
resident on call

Typical work week at program: Work six days a week, 8-10 hour days




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, Don't know










• Dr. Mark Hardy


• McGlamrys

List the strengths of the program: Academically focused, supportive learning environment, CME funding, numerous
opportunities

List any weaknesses of the program: Could have more emphasis on surgery. Cover numerous facilities.


Ohio

Lorain, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Conferences

Identify: Office rotations for podiatry, psych. Starting a trauma rotation

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Over 20


Overview of the call schedule at program: 14 weeks during my second year

Typical work week at program: Mix of clinic and surgery all week




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes to 4 hours
















RESOURCES

Publications: This year

Publications: ACFAS












• NOFA


• All cornerstone articles

List the strengths of the program: High stress on academics. Work with nationally known physicians who then provide
letters of recommendation

List any weaknesses of the program: Low level on trauma


Ohio

Toledo, OH
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 600/year stipend to be used for educational spending
(includes cell phone, computer, books, conferences, etc)


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: We cover 3 hospitals & do cases at multiple surgery centers.


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years are on call for 2 weeks out of the month when on podiatry. 2nd and
3rd year call is split between the 2nd and 3rd years. They are typically on call for 4 days in a row then off for awhile.

Typical work week at program: Surgery every morning which often extends into the afternoons. Clinic is Mon, Wed, and
Fri afternoons. Didactics are on Tues afternoons.




















RESOURCES








Orthopedic group





List the strengths of the program: Heavy trauma as we take ER call at three hospitals one of which is a level one trauma
center. There is an ortho program at the level one trauma center with whom we split foot and ankle trauma call evenly.
Ortho takes odd months and we take even months. We take call at the other two hospitals at all times. The inpatient
experience is very well rounded with combination of trauma admissions as well as DFI and limb salvage admissions. We
have a wide variety of faculty with many young highly trained recent graduates.

List any weaknesses of the program: Location


Ohio

Toledo, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Second call back- social interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal stipend. Scubs provided

Identify: Plastics?



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year residents on call for 1 week at a time. Take home call

Typical work week at program: Surgery in AM, clinic or office in the PM




















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Well rounded. We have many elective surgeries, trauma, wound care clinic

List any weaknesses of the program: Not on podiatry enough first year


Ohio

Toledo, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: First interview is academic. Call back interviews are social.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free scrubs, stipend for food, they pay for several
conferences with airfare and hotel, moving stipend of $1000.00




Overview of the call schedule at program: We cover call at 3 hospitals in the Toledo area. First year we are required to
be with a second or third year.

Typical work week at program: Surgery every morning. Clinic M/W/F afternoons. Didactics Tuesday afternoon. Thursday
afternoon attending office.




















RESOURCES
















• McGlamry
• PRISM
• PI Manual
• Crozer
• Presby

List the strengths of the program: This program is very strong surgically. We do surgery almost every day. We cover 3
hospitals for call; one of which is a level 1 trauma center.

List any weaknesses of the program: Most of our off service rotations are first year so we only do 4 months of podiatry in
first year.


Ohio

Toledo, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food stipend, educational stipend. Conference days, AO
basic and advanced, ankle scope course.

Identify: Excellent vascular surgery rotation.



Overview of the call schedule at program: First year 8 weeks with 7 days at a time home call. 2nd yr 13 weeks few days
at a time. 3rd year 5 weeks few days at a time no hollidays and only a few weekends.

Typical work week at program: Surgery Mon- Friday, half day clinic MWF.




















RESOURCES











Small group practice, All areas





List the strengths of the program: Best mix of surgery you will find. Lots of elective and 40 attendings to try different
techniques.

List any weaknesses of the program: Location


Ohio

Toledo, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Paid Conferences, scope course, AO course (basic and
comprehensive), all paid travel expenses

Identify: Vascular and plastics

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 5 hospitals/surgery centers


Overview of the call schedule at program: 56 days of call 1st year, 80 days of call as 2nd year, 40 days of call as 3rd year

Typical work week at program: 7-5 most days unless on call. Personal time available during week.




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, September, October, November,
December


If yes, how: Practice management









• Know some biomechanics basics/myotactics


• Know surgical principles
• Basics of clinic
• The rest can be taught

List the strengths of the program: Over 30 attendings to do surgery with. Most surgeries are performed by the resident
from skin to skin. Excellent trauma training.

List any weaknesses of the program: Driving between hospitals at times on call. Hospitals are 10 minutes apart. On call
at 3 hospitals.


Ohio

Toledo, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Call backs





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Surgical training

Identify: Mission trips



Overview of the call schedule at program: Call all three years. Most during second year

Typical work week at program: Surgery all five days and clinic afternoons 3x per week




















RESOURCES















• McGlamry


• PI Manual

List the strengths of the program: Surgery and autonomy

List any weaknesses of the program: Lots of driving between hospitals


Ohio

Lima, OH
St Rita's Medical Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food stipend provided for the hospital cafeteria. Travel
expenses to conferences and other educational activities are reimbursed.

Identify: Pain management

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: While on podiatry service residents cover/operate at 5 hospitals


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take the most call approximately 10 days/month. Second years
have about a week/month and third years have about 3-4 days/month

Typical work week at program: When on podiatry service, residents are typically in the OR all day Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday. Half day in the OR on Friday. Residents are in the office with attendings on Mondays and half day Fridays.
Residents will also cover morning rounds on in house patients and the wound care clinic on Tuesdays.




















RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS, OFAMA












• McGlamry


• PRISM
• PI Manual

List the strengths of the program: Working with attendings who really like teaching and working with residents. The
program as a whole is a laid back atmosphere and is very resident driven in that the attending give the residents a lot of
autonomy. Good balance between OR time and clinic. Large emphasis on flatfoot reconstruction. Physicians that residents
work with on outside rotations are also very good and easy to work with. Most of the surgeons residents work with on
outside rotations are more than willing to have residents scrub with them at anytime.

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma is split between podiatry and orthopedics so there is not a ton of exposure
to trauma but a fair amount. Their is also a history of tension between podiatry and ortho but it is getting better as the big
ortho group in town recently hired a podiatrist.


Ohio

Lima, OH
St Rita's Medical Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Two seperate rooms




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Educational seminars

Identify: BAKO fellowship



Overview of the call schedule at program: Four days on weekends off most of the time

Typical work week at program: Monday- clinic; Tuesday - Surgery/ wound care; Wednesday- Surgery; Thursday- Surgery;
Friday- Surgery/ Clinic




















RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: September, October, November







group





List the strengths of the program: Rear foot reconstruction surgery, Pediatric surgery

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma Research


Ohio

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
St Vincent Charity Medical Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The residents and attendings were very friendly and inviting


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Not St. V


iI no, where? unanswered

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME funding for conferences and courses. Food funding
coverage.





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Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 years are 1 call when on service. 2 & 3 years are 2 call when on
service.

Typical work week at program: Cases throughout the week. More cases on Thurs. (fulll day). Clinic Mon-Wed. May
change depending on coverage of attending.




















RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS

Publications: Multiple conferences: APMA, ACFAS, OHFAMA, Global Conference, Fall Classic







Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Research, Academia




• Michael M. Canales


• McGlamry

List the strengths of the program: Educating residents to treat patient as a whole including their home and work
situations. Following patients from pre to postop and long term follow up. Knowing how to treat complications. Research.

List any weaknesses of the program: More diversity of attending involvement in weekly education.


Ohio

The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Christ Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Medical, dental, life insurance




Overview of the call schedule at program: 3 total residents, we all rotate weekly call

Typical work week at program: 60% clinic/inpatient, 20% wound care, 20% surgery




















RESOURCES
















• Prism
• PI Manual

List the strengths of the program: Only 3 residents, easily able to double or triple surgical numbers

List any weaknesses of the program: Need more attendings for diversity. Mainly work with 5 attendings, 2 of which are
new hires who just finished residency. Need more didactics.


Ohio

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Large university system, generous yearly CME

Identify: OSU has a comprehensive limb preservation program in conjunction with vascular & plastic surgery



Overview of the call schedule at program: Residents take call one month at a time for rounding and inpatient cases with
weekend relief. Call is taken from late first year to early third year.

Typical work week at program: Rotations on service are done 1:1 resident to attending for a month. Residents spend it
with preop, surgery, and postop with the attendings.









Other: Inpatient hospital is 40+/week when on call. Otherwise 1-10












RESOURCES










practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Academia, All areas





List the strengths of the program: As long as you are able to show that you are prepared for the case, attendings typically
let you do the case skin to skin as appropriate for skill level. You also get the full picture seeing patients preop, in surgery,
and post-op.

List any weaknesses of the program: Minimal research


Ohio

Cincinnati, OH
UHRegional Hospitals-Kent State
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Interview was strictly social




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME money for conferences, cadaver labs, didactics


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: We rotate at multiple outside hospitals and practices


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 weekend call a month and 2 or 3 night call days





















RESOURCES









Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Solo practice, Large group practice







List the strengths of the program: We get to work with many attendings and see a variety of ways to practice and run a
business.

List any weaknesses of the program: Very large, alot of residents, sometimes difficult to get time off to go to conferences
because residents have to cover attendings all the time.


Ohio

Cincinnati, OH
UHRegional Hospitals-Kent State
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Labs and education

Identify: Trauma rotation with local traumatologist, many other exceptional training perks, exceptional exposure
to complex reconstructions



Overview of the call schedule at program: Intern holds pager during day and switches weekends and nights

Typical work week at program: 10-12 hour days M-F. Every other weekend few hours




















RESOURCES




Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February, March, April, Don't know




Outside US: No Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: Not sure

Small group practice, Academia





• IDSA guidelines

List the strengths of the program: Difficult inpatient list. Opportunities with other services in a high volume academic
hospital.

List any weaknesses of the program: No trauma for 1.5-2 years. Limited attendings.


Ohio

Western Reserve Health Education
Youngstown, OH
Northside Medical Center (WRHE)
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 1500 Book Allowance, Pays for ACFAS




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 week call per month 1st year only, backup call 1 week per month 2nd year,
3rd year no call

Typical work week at program: Lots of surgery, lots of call first year but lots of cases too, very very strong in academics
and research




















RESOURCES







Outside US: Not sure Fellowship: Yes At this facility: Not sure

Orthopedic group, Research




• AO
• Charcot
• Total ankles
• Surgery, surgery, surgery


• Sig Hansen

List the strengths of the program: Very strong in complex reconstructions, very strong in academics, very strong in
research and publications.

List any weaknesses of the program: Not level one trauma center.


Ohio

Cuyahoga Falls, OH
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal allowance




Overview of the call schedule at program: 3 residents split the call, 1st year does the most, followed by 2nd & 3rd year

Typical work week at program: Surgery usually 4/5 days a week, wound care clinics or private offices when no surgeries



















Comments: Usually just 1 resident & doc do the cases; other residents & students can 2nd/3rd assist whenever


RESOURCES


Publications: Yearly resident poster presentations for all programs at WRH













List the strengths of the program: LOTS of hands on experience in the OR, very confident surgically upon graduation,
minimal just assisting and suturing

List any weaknesses of the program: On your own for boards preparation


Oregon

Legacy Health
Portland, OR
Legacy Health/Kaiser Permanente
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 4 different rooms - some social, some academic





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Affordable health insurance

Identify: Burn surgery rotation

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Surgery centers across town; multiple different hospital
location. I would say we go to >10 different locations


Overview of the call schedule at program: 24/7 call for 1 month blocks; can get scheduled for back to back blocks. you
get 2 weekends off a month, but start prepping notes and reading up on patients the Sunday before you start back, so you
really only get 1.5 days off a month and could get called back in if there is no one to cover cases.

Typical work week at program: Everyday pre rounding starting at 5 am, rounds roughly at 5:45-6 am. Go to cases, do
inpatient work/consults; clinic if there are afternoon clinics, add on cases; ED consults overnight; typically work 100-120
hours/week.




















RESOURCES





If yes, how: Will contact people for potential job openings






Multi-specialty





List the strengths of the program: Very strong inpatient management and call; opportunities to go to clinics as often as
you want with attendings and resident run clinic; Lots of opportunities to scrub elective cases - there are cases almost
every day of the week and even as a first year I scrub at least 3 days a week into cases. Very strong academics - 2-3 times
per week.

List any weaknesses of the program: Call schedule is very tiring and gruesome to do 24/7 call for one month at a time,
with really only the first year managing the service on Legacy. Research is not emphasized.


Oregon

Legacy Health
Portland, OR
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 1 hour, 3 different groups





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal cards

Identify: Emergency med, pediatric ortho, infectious disease, pathology, vascular surgery, burn unit rotation,
general surg, anesthesiology, radiology, internal med

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: They rotate between 3 facilities


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1-2 months at a time, weekends off, otherwise on call 24/7

Typical work week at program: On call all week between 2 hospitals, taking care of inpatients, surgeries, making the surg
schedule and student schedule, twice a week resident clinic, twice a week academics.




















RESOURCES











practice





• Prism - Fill out the pages!
• footrad.com - Great for reading and practicing radiographic pathologies

List the strengths of the program: Academics

List any weaknesses of the program: Seems like we double scrub a lot, call schedule needs revision, too many surgical
centers to drive to


Oregon

Legacy Health
Portland, OR
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Some of the interview questions were formated similar to a Jeopardy game




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Good benefits, meal cards.

Identify: Spend a month rotating at Oregon Burn Center.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 3 different facilities.


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years are first call during their months on service and have assigned
weekends off. Second years take second call to help the first years. Third years cover call when needed.

Typical work week at program: Schedule can be flexible and gives the resident autonomy to scrub cases based on their
interests. Residents cover two half day clinics when rotating on the Legacy podiatry rotation and spend the rest of the
week covering cases.




















RESOURCES















• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Exposure to various surgical techniques with an opportunity to work in different
hospital institutions.

List any weaknesses of the program: Weekly academics needs some improvement.


Pennsylvania

Aria Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA
Aria Health Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Casual




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Research grants

Identify: Trauma



Overview of the call schedule at program: First second and third year always on call per day

Typical work week at program: Surgery floors




















RESOURCES









Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group,
Academia





List the strengths of the program: Trauma complete control in surgery and floors complete management of patients

List any weaknesses of the program: Long hours


Pennsylvania

Bryn Mawr Hospital
Bryn Mawr, PA
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Nothing Unique




BENEFITS




Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: multiple


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year- 7 days a month; 2nd year- 3 days a month; 3rd year- 1 day a month

Typical work week at program: 60-80 hours, rounding, surgery, call, academics, rep dinners



















Comments: Very rare to double scrub, too many cases to cover individually


RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): Regional (within 100 miles): National (within US):








List the strengths of the program: Lots of surgery, lots of autonomy

List any weaknesses of the program: Lots of hours, three hospitals to cover


Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Very standard




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $500-$2000 depending on PGY level

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Great health coverage




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Overview of the call schedule at program: Varies based on year; 1 years take the most call & 3 years take the least

Typical work week at program: Rounding in the morning, floor work in the afternoon. Resident run clinic once a week.
Wound care center 1-3 days per week. Surgeries at the hospital and surgery centers scattered throughout the week.



















Comments: We seldom double scrub. We never triple scrub.


RESOURCES






If yes, how: Hospital recruitment








• Please see below


• It is a very fluid process which topics we are covering each month, so it's hard to say that ahead of time

List the strengths of the program: Autonomy, clinic exposure, forefoot, wound care, sports medicine with D1 college
athletes.

List any weaknesses of the program: Not a lot of trauma. Minimum amount of rearfoot needed. Cross coverage of
orthopedics.


Pennsylvania

Upland, PA
Crozer Chester Medical Center
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The interview was largely academic, whereas most of my other interviews
consisted of mostly social questions.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Healthcare benefits

Identify: Elective (can do plastics, ortho, etc)



Overview of the call schedule at program: About 1 week/month of primary call for first year residents, 1 week/month of
secondary call for second year residents, no call for third year residents

Typical work week at program: 5AM-5PM, but as late as 7 or 8PM if a busy day




















RESOURCES














• Crozer Manual

List the strengths of the program: Clinicians are very willing to teach and allow residents to perform most important
portions of surgery. Overall, a well-rounded program.

List any weaknesses of the program: No resident-run clinic. Residents rotate through clinicians' private offices & do
perform procedures & patient care, however, the clinics themselves are not largely resident-run.


Pennsylvania

Upland, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: More academic than social




If no, where? Pheonixville

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health benefits (subsidized)

Identify: Baltimore Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (limb lengthening)



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years do 1-2 wk primary call per mo, 2nd yrs do 1-2 wks back up call per
mo, 3rd yrs rotate trauma call.

Typical work week at program: 4am pre rounds, then surgery, then rounds with attendings (sometimes), afternoon
surgery




















RESOURCES


Publications: JAPMA 2016



If yes, how: Opportunity emails, colleagues of attendings in program that need assistance





Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Research, Academia





• Crozer Manual
• PRISM

List the strengths of the program: Other than not being trauma-heavy, our program is very well-rounded, (enough)
trauma, elective forefoot, diabetic foot infections, rearfoot elective, flatfoot recon. We do not do a ton of Charcot recon,
but again, we do put on a few ex fixes every year.

List any weaknesses of the program: The above said, if you're wanting to specialize in trauma/Charcot recon, you would
probably need to do a fellowship if you were to come to this residency.


Pennsylvania

Upland, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: It was very fair, usually several attendings and several residents attend




If no, where? Dr. Miller's program, other fellowships around the country

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Membership to the healthplex, foot, scrubs, vacation days,
sick days

Identify: Sinai Hospital - Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO)

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 2 months at the Rubin Institute in Baltimore


Overview of the call schedule at program: We are on call for a week at a time for an average of 14 weeks a year. First
years take primary call and the second years are on back up call with the third years on trauma call

Typical work week at program: Rounds in the morning across 4 hospitals on average. Cases all day. Office hours and
wound care hours are always available.










Number located in a location other than primary: About half









Comments: We very rarely second or third assist unless it is a large rearfoot case


RESOURCES

Publications: Many residents, many journals, many years

Publications: APMA, ACFAS, SAWC, Las Vegas, San Diego, Philadelphia, Austin

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, September, October


If yes, how: We have lots of guidance from our attendings and director











• PRISM
• Crozer Manuel

List the strengths of the program: We are a very well rounded program with lots of attendings with various strengths. No
matter what your interest there is someone at our program with lots of experience to guide you along your way. Our
attendings teach by allowing us the opportunity to learn by doing but they are always watching to best guide us. The
Baltimore rotation is a great and unique experience and really sets us apart from other programs.

List any weaknesses of the program: We do not have a resident run clinic but do spend plenty of time in our attendings
offices. This again gives us an opportunity to have further guidance and to learn about billing and coding. We see our
post-ops in our attendings office and book cases pre-op with our attendings.


Pennsylvania

Upland, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Mix of academic and social questions





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $1800 per year.

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 20 vacation days, and 5 CME days

Identify: Rotation at Geisinger Danville and Geisinger Wyoming Valley along with Sinai 2 month rotation in
Baltimore for pediatrics- meals + housing provided

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Time split between 5 hospitals & 2 surgery centers


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st Year: primary call (13 weeks M-F 1700-0700, and Sat/Sun 24 hours w/
rounding). 2nd Year: back up call (13 weeks M-F 1700-700, and Sat/Sun 24 hours w/rounding). 3rd Year: trauma call (3
months). Everyone is allowed to take call from home.

Typical work week at program: 1st year (aka house officer): in patient hospital rounds (meaning more than one hospital
and including pre-rounds, Attending Rounds, and post-Attending rounds often) as well as "dirty OR cases" (like
amputations and I&Ds), and consults (routine and emergent). 2nd Years: some in patient rounds (fill in when the 1st year
resident is not available), some consults (emergent if 1st year not available to see), some office outpatient encounters (ie
helping in Attending offices or Wound Care Centers), and elective forefoot surgical procedures (ie Soft Tissue Masses,
Bunions and Hammer Toes, but not fusions or fractures). 3rd Years: rare inpatient hospital rounds and emergent consults
(only if 1st or 2nd year is not available), outpatient care (ie Attending Offices or Wound Care Centers), and Trauma
(fractures), Fusions, Base Forefoot Procedures, and Rearfoot Operative Procedures.




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes, there is a lot of commuting between hospitals
during the day

Time spent per week in clinic:





Number located in a location other than primary: none



Other soft tissue foot surgery: Other osseous foot surgery: 50%








RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS (currently an article pending acceptance, once in 2016, & once in 2015)

Publications: APMA National Meeting, SAWC, Crozer Resident Research Day


Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: March, November, December










• PRISM Manuel
• Crozer Clerkship Manuel


• PRISM Manuel
• Crozer Clerkship Manuel

List the strengths of the program: Autonomy. If you are an independent, goal oriented individual who has a clear
direction of what type of employment you want after residency and the steps you need to take during your residency
training to get there - then Crozer would be an excellent program for you.

List any weaknesses of the program: If you need direction or are unsure what experiences you are looking to gain from
your residency training, and you function best when you are micromanaged - another program might be a better fit for
you.


Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA
Geisinger Community Medical Ctr
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 75% academic, 25% social




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $500- 1st years, $1,500- 2nd/3rd years (will go up next year)

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: On call meals - $300/3 months. Benefits- good insurance
coverage, Housing at outside rotations free of charge

Identify: Rubin Institute for Advance Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years - about 1-2 days a week, 1 weekend a month; 2nd years- 1-2
week/weekends a month (second half- back up call); 3rd years- back up back up trauma call as needed

Typical work week at program: Monday- Surgery or clinic + didactics; Tuesday- Surgery or clinic; Wed- Surgery or clinic;
Thurs- Didactics AM, wound care PM; Fri- Surgery



Type: Outside hospital for $500/weekend Year permitted: 3rd year

















RESOURCES

Publications: JAPMA, JFAS, 2015




If yes, how: Help with networking









• Guido LaPorta's publications


• Iliazarov Techinques

List the strengths of the program: Well rounded- large amount of surgery (forefoot + rearfoot), trauma, elective, non-
elective. Also active wound care center with HBO therapy, active 1st year clinics with tons of pathology- PTTD, flatfoot,
heel pain, nerve issues, etc. Heirarchal but in a good way. Well rounded, work with over 30 attendings who are great to
learn from. Great off service rotations.

List any weaknesses of the program: Sometimes having so many attendings is difficult. First year is taxing/demanding/a
difficult transition/ hard for some residents.


Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA
Geisinger Community Medical Ctr
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Did not interview here




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1st year = $500, then $1500 every year after

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal stipend provided, will be able to attend Baltimore
Limb Deformity Course as a 1st year

Identify: Sent to BAKO headquarters for 2 week rotation in Georgia



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Overview of the call schedule at program: As a 1 year you are on call for 2-3 days at a time. As a 2 year, you are on
back up call for a week at a time.

Typical work week at program: Mon - Surgery with Dr. LaPorta (Program Director); Tue - Wound Care vs Surgery; Wed -
Surgery vs Private Office; Thur - Academic (8AM - Noon), PM: surgery vs Wound Care; Friday - Surgery



Type: unanswered Year permitted: Possibility as a 3rd year

















RESOURCES










practice




• Dr. Guido LaPorta
• Dr. Ellianne Nasser


• Ex-Fix
• Charcot

List the strengths of the program: Large diverse attending. We have 25+ attendings that we work with. There will be no
more than 2 residents scrubbing a case. Most of the time you will be the sole resident scrubbing the case. Good exposure
to Ex-Fix and Total Ankle Replacement.



Pennsylvania

Beaver, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Difficult but welcoming. Residents, attendings, and director were all at CRIP
asking questions




If no, where? There is no fellowship position here

BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $2000 a year, also pays for PA license

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Our program is very good at funding/promoting research,
conferences, and things necessary for residents




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year residents are responsible for General Call - 2 weeks on-2 weeks off.
On service residents are responsible for in patients after being seen by the general call resident

Typical work week at program: Varies on what rotation



















Comments: Most 2nd scrubs are for rearfoot reconstruction as a 1st year resident


RESOURCES

Publications: Several

Publications: All












• The director and attendings have several publications that are easily accessible and recommended


• The director and attendings have several publications that are easily accessible and helpful.
• Several of our doctors have been trained well or completed fellowships with rearfoot reconstruction

List the strengths of the program: Well rounded program

List any weaknesses of the program: Same as its strength. It is a very well rounded program so, if there is a specific area
that a resident knows for sure they want more of, it may be a flaw for them to go to such a well rounded program


Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 1 hour rotating rooms, social




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME/ conference funding, small meal stipend




Overview of the call schedule at program: Rotations weekend shifts for interns. Q6 night for mid levels. Q4 for seniors

Typical work week at program: Rounds, operate or clinic, call, rounds




















RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS last year


Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, November, December











• McGlammery’s


• JFAS

List the strengths of the program: Reconstruction, variety of cases

List any weaknesses of the program: Has room for expansion


Pennsylvania

Phoenixvile, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Nice place to live. Beneficial to learn with fellow.

Identify: We will be starting a clubfoot month in Maryland next year

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Sports Med, with Premier Orthopedics and surgery at
Brandywine and Pottstown Hospitals


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 week per month

Typical work week at program: Clinic at Premier Orthopedics or Brandywine Foot and Ankle. Surgeries days on Mondays
and Fridays with some other surgeries throughout the week.


Hours per week: 61-70 Academic evening obligation hours: 6-10.


















RESOURCES








Outside US: Fellowship: Yes At this facility: No

group




• Jason Miller, DPM


• Jason Miller, DPM

List the strengths of the program: Great clinical experience, lots of varied Attending experience to learn from and work
with. Moderate case volume.

List any weaknesses of the program: Unable to scrub with Dr. Miller at Paoli Hospital so you don't get to see/do TARs
with him.


Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Arthroscope during interview


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Geisinger, Crozer, Norton, Virtua



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Extremely low cost of living with very high salary, great
variety of cases, doubled required surgical cases for graduation by end of 1st year, able to see pre and post op in clinics
and at attending offices, very beneficial.




Overview of the call schedule at program: 2 full weeks a month for first years every other month, 2nd years take 1 week,
and 3rd years take 3-4 days a month

Typical work week at program: Rounding, surgery, clinics. We have 3 hospitals and 2 surgery centers all within 12
minutes of each other. We are typically assigned one hospital a day, we round there, perform surgeries or we are
assigned an office or an attending office in the morning and then surgeries in the afternoon


Hours per week: 40-50 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5, depends if you are on call and have addon surgeries,
also academics sometimes are in the evening once a week











Other soft tissue foot surgery: Other osseous foot surgery: 100+




Other soft tissue foot surgery: Other osseous foot surgery: 100+



RESOURCES


Publications: I am presenting at ACFAS and APMA, and past have done so as well






Outside US: Not sure Fellowship: Yes At this facility:





• McGlamry's
• Dr. Yarmel
• Dr. Grossman
• Dr. Beideman
• Dr. Treaster


• Study all manuals

List the strengths of the program: Seeing pre and post operative patients, 1st assisting on all cases, skin to skin from day
1, and having 28 attendings who all want to teach you

List any weaknesses of the program: We work a lot as first and second years, we are a busy program but you will gain a
massive amount of knowledge


Pennsylvania

Reading Hospital
West Reading, PA
Reading Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The interview was 100% social. Dr. Naugle and Dr. Smith had clearly combed
through my CV and looked at me as more than just a GPA or a class rank. I was asked specific questions about points that
were on my personal statement and letters of recommendation.


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Clerkship not availble at the time



BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $3,000 year 1, $4,500 each of years 2 and 3

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Affordable pre tax insurance, 403B retirement account
with match, Free food at multiple cafes/ cafeterias at hospital, Brand new medical library with access to various
publications, Cadaver lab

Identify: Cadaver lab at the morgue in the hospital which allows us to dissect legs on a regular basis



Overview of the call schedule at program: Each 1st year resident takes 33% of call. Each 2nd year resident takes 11% of
call (no holidays). Each 3rd year resident takes 6% of call (no weekends). Autonomy given to residents on call schedule
structure

Typical work week at program: While on service, 25-40 surgical cases a wk split among 2-3 residents on service. Most
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inpatient cases covered by 1 yrs. Resident run clinic at the hospital every Tues. & Thurs. afternoon. Academic meeting
every Tues. afternoon usually consisting of chapter review, student presentation, cadaver lab etc. Radiology rounds every
Fri. morning at 6am to review cases. Journal club one Thurs. a month with dinner paid for by a rep. Inpatient rounding list
is usually 15-25 patients to be seen while not covering a case. (usually 5-15 need to be seen on any given day)



Type: Nursing home nails Year permitted: 2nd and 3rd year
















Comments: Rarely double scrubbing


RESOURCES














• Just study to be a good extern


List the strengths of the program: The Reading Hospital residency allows for excellent exposure to hospital podiatry. The
residency has a busy inpatient care list with co-management of patients with other specialties. Very busy ED, (7th busiest
in the nation in 2016 with 133,000+ total ED visits) from which many inpatient surgical cases are drawn. The call schedule
allows for first year residents to get good surgical experience while off service. No orthopedic residents, so podiatry
residents can scrub with ortho if available, 1st assist on ankle ORIF with orthopedics. Cadaver lab allows residents
freedom to practice additional surgical approaches, dissection skills etc as needed. CME money ($12k over 3 years) more
than adequate for residents to attend many surgical skills courses and purchase any textbooks etc as needed. Very
minimal commuting as all surgery centers are within 10 minutes of hospital. Resident run clinic with lots of autonomy
gives residents exposure to scheduling surgeries, and seeing patient care from pre-op to post-op. Overall, the attending
physicians are helpful, enjoy teaching and are fairly laid back. Lots of bread and butter podiatry. The residents are well
respected and treated very well at the hospital. Phenomenal facilities with huge corner resident office with personal
computers, great EMR (EPIC hyperspace) fax, and lounge. Private podiatry classroom and private call room. New medical
library close to resident office. Brand new OR's. Also, free food. At the end of 3 years I will feel very comfortable with
nearly all aspects of podiatric care. Surgical numbers met very early into 2nd year despite being "off service" during more
than half of first year, with nearly all cases 1st assist.

List any weaknesses of the program: Very few, if any true weaknesses. Average exposure to elective rearfoot cases,
(fusions, flatfoot) however, this can be compensated with judicious cadaver lab usage, which I take advantage of and feel
very comfortable with various rearfoot dissections as a first year. Overall, this program has met or exceeded all my
expectations for training.


Pennsylvania

Reading Hospital
West Reading, PA
Reading Hospital
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Purely social interview





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 3000 first year; 4500 second and third years

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free food at hospital

Identify: Good research opportunities

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Only a couple, less than 10 mins away


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take most call (about three weeks a month), second years take one
week a month, third years take call for half of first year once a week.

Typical work week at program: Rounding at hospital and with attendings, busy inpatient cases, elective cases at several
different surgery centers in area, academics two-three times a week (Friday morning radiology rounds at 6am, Tuesday
afternoon academics, sometimes Thursday evening academics.



Type: Nursing homes Year permitted: 2nd and 3rd

















RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS











• Dr. Paul Lafata
• Dr. Kevin Naugle
• Dr. Joe Smith
• Dr. Mahan,
• Dr. Laporta
• Dr. Fleming


• McGlamry's
• Dr. Fleming's articles

List the strengths of the program: We have a great clinic at this hospital, the busiest clinic in hospital. We also work with
over 15 attendings and see a variety of ways to do one type of procedure. Very heavy in elective surgery. Lots of inpatient
cases per week. Very well rounded program. Our academics have significantly improved this year. Radiology rounds have
been added every Friday at 6am.

List any weaknesses of the program: Not heavy on rearfoot trauma, Orthopedic group is employed by Reading Hospital
so they get called first for most rear foot trauma. However, there are no residents so we are free to scrub into cases if we
are available.


Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The director and assistant director are very friendly


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? Detroit



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance is provided. There are weekly academic
lectures given by the director as well as monthly journal club

Identify: A multi office podiatry rotation

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 3 (adding a 4th)


Overview of the call schedule at program: Primary call is done on a weekly basis covering nights and weekends. 10
weeks primary as first year and 3 weeks as a second year.

Typical work week at program: Many surgical cases in the morning on Mon. and Fri., cases on Tues., Wed. and Thurs.
afternoon. Academic meeting on Wed. evening. Monthly cadaver lab Mon. afternoons.




















RESOURCES


Publications: Posters for ACFAS

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, March, November, December


If yes, how: Lectures and advice from attending








• Nothing recommended


• Nothing recommended

List the strengths of the program: Independent driven education. Team work approach to treating patients.

List any weaknesses of the program: Needs more forefoot elective.


Pennsylvania

Saint Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus
Allentown, PA
St Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Good health care, with a low deductible. Driving paid for
during work hours. Meal stipend. The staff is incredibly pleasant.

Identify: Trauma, pain management

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Williamsport, PA


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Overview of the call schedule at program: 13 wks of primary call 1 yr.; 4 wks of primary call 2 yr. & 9 wks of back up
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call 2 yr. Only back up call 3 yr.

Typical work week at program: Depends on the year. More surgery as the year increases.




















RESOURCES














List the strengths of the program: There is a large degree of autonomy at this program. The residency clinic is truly
resident run. We have admitting privledges and are expected to fully manage our patients. We have no problems meeting
our numbers. We spend a month in Williamsport specifically for rearfoot/reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

List any weaknesses of the program: The program is tiered, but that can also be viewed as a strength. Academics are
recommended but not enforced.


Pennsylvania

Suburban Community Hospital
East Norriton, PA
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Very laid back with personal questions to get to know your personality





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free lunch, uniforms, DEA, and paid conferences




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Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year = 16 weeks; 2 year = 8 weeks; 3 year = 4 weeks

Typical work week at program: Mix clinic and surgery




















RESOURCES

Publications: ACFAS and Pod Today

Publications: ACFAS










• Adam Badaczewski


• DiGiovanni

List the strengths of the program: Elective surgery is fantastic with a great mix of trauma and rearfoot. Excellent quality
of life.

List any weaknesses of the program: Could use more complicated trauma.


Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Two parts- academic with social call back & it was held at my podiatry school.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Level 1 trauma center so lots of trauma experience

Identify: Baltimore limb deformity rotation

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Rubin Orthopedic in Baltimore


Overview of the call schedule at program: 12 hour call. 6 days a week

Typical work week at program: Extremely busy




















RESOURCES

Publications: Laura Sansosti

Publications: ACFAS





Outside US: No Fellowship: No At this facility: Not sure






• Dr. Myer
• Prism


• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Academics and trauma

List any weaknesses of the program: Long hours and abuse of interns


Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE


Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: Not sure Clerkship necessary: No




BENEFITS



Identify: Multiple excellent orthopedic trauma and rearfoot reconstructive rotations



Overview of the call schedule at program: Combination of 12 hour and 24 hour shifts as well as night float

Typical work week at program: Clinic, inpatient and outpatient surgeries at multiple facilities. Academics twice per week




















RESOURCES








Outside US: No Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: Yes

practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Academia, All areas




• Prism


• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Diversity of cases. Strong academics.

List any weaknesses of the program: 4 years


Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr Mercy
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Many benefits associated with being a part of a large
university system

Identify: Our ortho trauma rotation is very unique in that we are extremely involved and hands on compared to
many other programs.



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Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 years rotate approximately one wk at a time. During their first two weeks
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on call of the year, each 1 year has an upper level resident "buddy" to help them with learning the ins & outs of call.

Typical work week at program: Mon. & Fri. mornings and Wed. evenings with academic meetings. Typically 2 surgery
days per week with add-ons throughout the week.




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, March, Don't know


If yes, how: Many contacts across the country in podiatry, ortho groups and hospital systems










• We provide students with articles appropriate for review prior to beginning their clerkship rotation


• See above

List the strengths of the program: Excellent work life and excellent exposure to complex pathology. Large focus on
understanding principles so that residents will be able to prepare appropriate treatment plan even for the most unusual
pathology.

List any weaknesses of the program: While we easily meet our pediatric numbers, I feel that we are similar to most
podiatric programs in that pediatric exposure is somewhat limited.


Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr Mercy
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Largest group of interviewers




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Good healthcare coverage, meal stipend, great
educational resources/research capabilities, parking


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: About 4


Overview of the call schedule at program: Main call is completed first year, about 10-12 weeks of total call that year (4
of those taken at the VA). Second year call is about 5 weeks (4 of those taken at the VA)

Typical work week at program: Can really depend based on your rotation. For the main foot & ankle rotations, it would
involved rounding on inpatients ~5-6am with your team (1-2 other residents). Following this would either be a day in clinic
or in the OR. See consults in between. Again, depends on rotation.


Hours per week: 61-70 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5, or more if considering extra work time


















RESOURCES

Publications: Various; JFAS, F&A Int, JAPMA

Publications: High volume at varous conferences, for example at 2017 ACFAS - 7 abstracts











• Dr. Dane Wukich (previous attending)
• Dr. Patrick Burns
• Dr. Gary Gruen
• Dr. Jeffrey Manway
• Dr. Nicholas Lowery


• We provide a file of articles to all externs of our recommended readings

List the strengths of the program: Extremely well balanced between office, inpatient and surgical settings. Best
academics I experienced as a student if you are looking for that. Also, the quality of our surgeries. We take part in a
number of complicated surgeries and one thing that I did not see at all programs, our attendings allow us to work through
surgeries instead of doing it themselves. Also, we are a large program and do a lot of socialized (pro or con depending on
your view), but it is nice to have a work "family" away from home. Lastly, being part of a university setting, there are great
educational and research opportunities.

List any weaknesses of the program: Large size (pro or con depending). Little pediatric exposure.


Rhode Island

Pawtucket, RI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Hands on





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Arthroscopy course is paid for




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st yrs. cover wknds (Fri-Sun) while 2nd & 3rd yrs. cover wk call (Mon-Thur)

Typical work week at program: Round on in patients in the morning and cover surgery throughout the day at 3 facilities



Type: Nursing homes Year permitted: unanswered

















RESOURCES














List the strengths of the program: Elective surgery, resident independence

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic exposure


Tennessee

Mountain Home, TN
DVA - Mountain Home
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We do not get any extra benefits at this VA program




Overview of the call schedule at program: Split equally between three residents all three years of the program

Typical work week at program: 7-3:30 unless there are add on cases. Weekend call 1/3 of the year.




















RESOURCES









Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Solo practice, Multi-specialty





List the strengths of the program: Rearfoot and reconstruction

List any weaknesses of the program: Lacking academics. We only work with 5 attendings so it lacks exposure to a variety
of cases.


Texas

Greenville, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Case work up





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free meals




Overview of the call schedule at program: One week per month first and second years. Back up call third year.

Typical work week at program: Surgery in the morning then off call rotation in the afternoon. Call week spent at Hunt
with in patients.




















RESOURCES














• Dr Brancheau
• Dr. Brook


List the strengths of the program: Great all round program. High surgical volume but also great family life.

List any weaknesses of the program: Lots of driving


Texas

Greenville, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Plenty of CME money for books, conferences, workshops,
courses etc. Food is covered .

Identify: Parkland



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st & 2nd yrs on call 1 wk of the month, 3rd yrs on backup call every other wk

Typical work week at program: Surgery typically five days a week, resident run clinic on Wed., directors clinic on Mon.



















Comments: RARELY double scrub cases


RESOURCES
















List the strengths of the program: Very well balanced in all aspects of podiatry, high surgical volume

List any weaknesses of the program: Quite a bit of driving


Texas

Greenville, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Multiple components




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Medical, malpractice insurance

Identify: Vascular and plastics, wound care



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 week a month for first two years, backup call every other week in final year

Typical work week at program: Clinic, surgery and rounding on inpatients




















RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS

Publications: ACFAS






Outside US: No Fellowship: No At this facility: Not sure







List the strengths of the program: Broad variety of all aspects involving surgery and clinic

List any weaknesses of the program: Driving to multiple facilities


Texas

Fort Worth, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 2-part interview, separate room each for social & academic questions.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Free medical & dental, with greatly reduced vision
insurance for the resident. Very cheap insurance for spouse/children. Free custom surgical lead & surgical loops. Meal
stipend (and resident lounge with food and drink).

Identify: Both hospital and private practice based training. Plastics.



Overview of the call schedule at program: PGY1 takes 8-10 days per wk (including 2 weekends); PGY2 takes 6 days per
wk (including 1 weekend); PGY3 takes 3-4 days per wk (no weekends); Ortho takes 3-5 days of podiatry call per month

Typical work week at program: Mon.- Full day of non-elective OR & full clinic; Tues.- ½ day clinic & ½ day mixed OR;
Wed.- Full day of mixed OR, no clinic; Thurs.- Full day of clinic w/ half to full mixed OR; Fri.- Full day of mixed OR, no clinic.




















Comments: Usually the first month or two an upper level resident will scrub to assist the first year. Otherwise
residents don't typically double scrub unless it is a complex rearfoot case or an uncommon interesting case.


RESOURCES







Local (within 25 miles): No Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US): Not sure






• Dr. Motley
• Dr. Carpenter
• Dr. Garrett
• Dr. Levine
• Classic articles in regards to open fractures, ankle, calcaneal and talar fractures


• Prism
• McGlamry's
• Classic Classifications
• Warren Joseph's Infections Book

List the strengths of the program: 1. Autonomy - Residents are self-sufficient in the clinic & OR. The in-patient service is
also resident run. Attending physicians are always present to offer guidance & to teach when applicable, but the residents
manage clinic patients & perform the surgeries. 2. Continuity of Care - We work out of one hospital for 2.5 years of
residency. We see the consults, book the surgeries, and follow the same patients in the hospital/clinic through the entire
course of treatment. 3. Trauma - We are a level one trauma center in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. Every resident by the
time of graduation will have had diagnosed & treated (clinically & surgically) multiple ankle, talar, calcaneal, midfoot and
forefoot fractures, as well as soft-tissue pathology including tendon & ligament ruptures, degloving injuries etc. The
podiatry service takes all foot & ankle trauma, and only defers the orthopedics in the event of a poly-trauma. The main
question many students pose is regarding our elective case load. Some may perceive our majority non-elective case load a
weakness. However, our elective case load is not limited. We fix bunions and hammertoes, we perform flat foot
reconstructions, we excise neuromas and fibromas, and we will treat lateral ankle instability. The trauma load can
overshadow the amount of elective cases we do, but there is never an issue of obtaining elective surgical numbers. In
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fact, most of the elective numbers are met by the end of the 2 year. In addition, during our 3 year of residency, we
have a 6 month block of rotating in the community performing primarily elective cases. 4. Educational Opportunities - We
have funding & reimbursement to attend nearly any course we wish. We have monthly journal club to review current
concepts in the literature. There are opportunities with cadavers & saw-bones to practice surgical techniques & test
different hardware. In addition, our heavy patient load is ideal for research. 5. With respect to other programs, our group
is relatively small, consisting of 6 residents & 4 attendings. We work together daily, providing a foundation for strong
bonds between residents & attendings, as well as trust between one another.

List any weaknesses of the program: 1. Our level 1 trauma center is a county hospital, which is overfilled with patients
who are co-morbid and non-compliant. However, this provides an abundance unique pathology and allows us residents to
learn to manage difficult complications. 2. Some may see complete autonomy as a drawback. A resident at this program
is expected to be efficient and self-driven. Our schedule is fast paced nearly full go from morning till days end. However,
this mindset across the board means we show up, work hard, learn a lot and go home to family.


Texas

Fort Worth, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Half social and half academic. Academic was a case study that was something
I saw while on rotation as a student at JPS




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: 100% premium covered PPO insurance for you and your
entire family, dental, vision for about $5 a month. Free custom lead, free surgical loupes, $45 a week in free food from the
cafeteria, life insurance fully covered.




Overview of the call schedule at program: 9 days a month as a 1st year; 6 days a month as a 2nd year; 4 days a month as
a 3rd year. This is a level 1 trauma center, you get TONS of consults, call is very, very busy.

Typical work week at program: All day OR and clinic simultaneous on Monday; Half day clinic and half day OR Tuesday;
All day OR Wednesday; All day OR and clinic simultaneous on Thursday; All day OR Friday, with occasional wound care on
Friday’s in the am.




















RESOURCES





If yes, how: Staff is well connected around the country




Orthopedic group




• Trauma


• orthobullets.com is a great resource

List the strengths of the program: 100% autonomy, we do 100% of all our surgeries, thrown into the fire day one

List any weaknesses of the program: Almost no peds


Texas

Kingwood, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 1st interview academic with 3 stations. Interview with another interviewee.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health, dental, scrubs, meals

Identify: 4 months of ortho,



Overview of the call schedule at program: Cover 2 hospitals for a total of 8 months over 3 years. 4 months 1st year, 2.5
months 2nd year, 6 weeks 3rd year.

Typical work week at program: Depends on rotation. Call months are much longer days. Typically 7-5, with 1-3 academic
meetings a week at night.




















RESOURCES








Outside US: No Fellowship: No At this facility:






List the strengths of the program: Very high surgical volume. High inpatient volume. Work with a lot of different
attendings.

List any weaknesses of the program: Some months require a lot of driving around Houston.


Texas

Kingwood, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 1st Round: Rapid fire questions - 10 minutes each rotating through 3 tables
for a total of 30 minutes. 2nd Round/Call back: Social questions.


Attended a clerkship at this program: No If no, where? I attended the academic meetings/journal clubs/dissection labs


BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Dissection lab once a month, Clinical Case Conference,
Academic weekly meetings, Once a month journal club


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Psychiatric Hospital, Different Surgery Centers 8


Overview of the call schedule at program: One month straight 24/7. Working with 6-10 attendings at a time. Responsible
for inpatients ranging from 12-24 at a time in house. Responsible for all podiatry surgeries unless bumped by older
resident. Responsible for ER trauma and laceration cases if they need help. If time permits, assist with other surgical
cases.

Typical work week at program: Pending rotation. Off service rotations 7-5pm. Academics in the evenings 2 to 3 times a
week that start at 5:30 and go until 8pm that include disection lab, journal club, academic meetings, biomechanic
meetings.


Hours per week: more than 80 Academic evening obligation hours: 6-10.


Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes. Driving from surgery centers to hospitals can
range from 2-3 hours on the road in a given day. Avg 1st year 30,000 miles on my vehicle.





Other: When on call: Inpatient hospital 80 + hrs/week












RESOURCES




Residency program assists with post-residency career planning/placement: unanswered



Outside US: Yes Fellowship: At this facility:

practice





• Prism
• Mann
• McGlamery

List the strengths of the program:
1. Weekly Academics with Dr. Matuk who is an orthopedic doctor in Columbia but came to the US and went through
podiatry school and residency.
2. Monthly Dissection lab in West Houston. This is combined with the West Houston residents with the corresponding
year and each person has their own limb for to practice on the various/assigned techniques for the week. The attendings
demonstrate the technique first then they walk around and critique us.
3. Journal clubs
4. Clinical Case Conference: You present a case and attendings critique the case. This is a great preparation for boards.
5. Biomechanic Lectures. 6. See many types of surgeries with many different attendings.

List any weaknesses of the program:
1. Lots of driving all over Houston.
2. No CME money
3. No access to academic journal articles.
4. Low paying salary
5. Working with too many attendings, takes a while before they trust you and hand over the blade.


Texas

Temple, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Our program does not interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals

Identify: Trauma or vascular surgery



Overview of the call schedule at program: Most calls during 1st year, 24 weeks

Typical work week at program: Academic on Mon-Tue 6:30 to 8:00 AM; Followed by surgery or clinic day.




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: October, November, December











List the strengths of the program: Strong academics, strong elective surgery numbers including rearfoot, busy inpatient,
excellent wound care clinics,

List any weaknesses of the program: Not as much as trauma as I would expect


Texas

Temple, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: No interview





BENEFITS



Identify: ED, gen surg, Radiology, Anesthesia, IM, Ortho



Overview of the call schedule at program: Call for one week at a time, more first and 2nd years take call

Typical work week at program: Clinic one or 2 days and surgery the other days




















RESOURCES





If yes, how: Will give recommendations from faculty






Orthopedic group, Academia




• Shibuya


• Coughlin
• Mann

List the strengths of the program: Great academics and variety of surgical experiences

List any weaknesses of the program: Traveling to other hospitals for surgeries which is good and bad


Texas

Temple, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: No Interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Bi-annual books, ACFAS as a third year, AO funding, all
research funding and paid travel

Identify: Fort Hood military base, Central TX, VA working with Dr. Shibuya



Overview of the call schedule at program: Heavy as a first year with decline yearly

Typical work week at program: Varies per PGY level. PGY3 has 4-5 days surgery/wk. PGY-2 has 2-3 surgery days/wk, PGY-
1 has 1-2 surgery days/wk




















RESOURCES

Publications: Several

Publications: Multiple national conferences per year











• Shibuya
• Murdoch


List the strengths of the program: Surgery heavy residency. Residents have all FF/RF numbers by end of 2nd year. One of
few residencies with a pediatric podiatrist. Residents do 100% of case if prepared.



Texas

Temple, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: No interview

Program interviews at CRIP: No Program visit necessary: No Clerkship necessary: Yes



BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Good insurance. Cheap cost of living.

Identify: Heavy orthopedic surgery experience

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Ft. Hood in Killeen and Central Tx Va


Overview of the call schedule at program: Gradually decreases from 1st to 3rd year

Typical work week at program: Busy. Hours depend on what service you are on.









Other: Depends on year. Less clinic as years progress.












RESOURCES




Residency program assists with post-residency career planning/placement:
If yes, how: Our program coordinator is the best/most organized/most helpful of any program I went to




Orthopedic group, Academia




• Shibuya
• Murdoch


• Shibuya
• Murdoch

List the strengths of the program: Diverse. Good surgical volume.

List any weaknesses of the program: Temple night life?


Texas

St. Joseph Medical Center
Houston, TX
St Joseph Medical Center - TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Call back interview with 5 stations for case work ups and skills evaluation




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 500/yr

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals, scrubs and white coat

Identify: Pedi



Overview of the call schedule at program: Take call one week at a time split between 1st and 2nd years

Typical work week at program: Varies by monthly rotation assignments




















RESOURCES






Local (within 25 miles): Yes Regional (within 100 miles): Not sure National (within US): Yes



Orthopedic group




Keep up to date with:
• JAPMA
• JFAS


• Pocket Pod

List the strengths of the program: Call schedule is great. Overall work load for most rotations is manageable but ortho
rotations, general surgery rotations are longer hours.

List any weaknesses of the program: Takes a while to have podiatry attendings let you go skin to skin on cases. Usually
by 2nd year you are doing skin to skin on the majority of cases.


Texas

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Univ of Texas Hlth Science Ctr
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS



Identify: Plastics, cardiovascular

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Two


Overview of the call schedule at program: Day call, night call, switch every half month

Typical work week at program: Start 5:30, 12 hrs




















RESOURCES















List the strengths of the program: Diabetes, heavy inpatient service, independent admit service

List any weaknesses of the program: No Trauma, fellowship takes away case, not enough faculty, very little
communication, still doing floor work 3rd year, director of program not involved with service medically, need more
residents to cover all hospital/shifts.


Texas

Houston, TX
West Houston Med Ctr
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Multiple candidates interviewed at same time




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Insurance, health dental




Overview of the call schedule at program: One month at a time, three times per year

Typical work week at program: Depends on rotation. but usually 7-5 w/occasional evening academics










Number located in a location other than primary: Most all of them









Comments: Almost never, if it is a big case we will double. We never triple scrub.


RESOURCES

Publications: We do publish, it is rare, most recent was probably 2015 I believe

Publications: We do present, it is rare, most recent was probably 2015 I believe



If yes, how: Extensive networking








• S Mendicino


• McGlamry
• Easley
• Mann
• PRISM
• Pocket Pod

List the strengths of the program: We do surgery all day mostly. If you put in the effort you will graduate from this
program being the most powerful, competant, and skilled surgical podiatrist around.

List any weaknesses of the program: We could use more trauma. Since it is a “choose your own adventure” type of
program, if you slack you run the risk of graduating and still not knowing what you are doing. That is scary.


Texas

Houston, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Group interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Wet anatomy lab




Overview of the call schedule at program: 3 months of call first year, 3 months second year, none third year

Typical work week at program: Morning surgery and afternoon clinic




















RESOURCES


Publications: ACFAS, TPMA








practice





• Pocket Podiatry
• McGlamry

List the strengths of the program: High volume surgery, very hands on

List any weaknesses of the program: No resident run clinic


Texas

Houston, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Group interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Medical insurance




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st and 2nd yr only

Typical work week at program: 5-6 days




















RESOURCES

Publications: Multiple journals

Publications: SAWC












• Anything director has published


• Anything director has published

List the strengths of the program: Surgery all day everyday

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic and exfix


Texas

Houston, TX
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: We had group interviews which allowed contrast between you and the
student next to you.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Social events, 3 dedicated cadaver limbs for dissection per
year.




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Overview of the call schedule at program: Only 1 and 2 years take call. 1 years handle inpatient work while 2 years
take trauma call at a satellite hospital.

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Typical work week at program: As a 3 year most work days are spent scrubbing elective forefoot and rear foot surgery
at various locations around the city. In between cases we can choose which clinic we would like to attend.




















RESOURCES


Publications: TPMA Conference 2016, we won first place.










• Sam Mendicino
• Matthew Rockett
• Jeremy Walters


Any articles by:
• Sam Mendicino
• Matthew Rockett

List the strengths of the program: Great surgical experience. Exposure to a vast number of attendings. Flexible schedule.

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of mandatory clinic allows some residents to slack off.


Utah

Murray, UT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: All social and ethical questions, however there is a new director now so
interviews may change.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $1500 during each 2nd and 3rd years

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: CME, scrubs, boards


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Multiple hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics across the valley


Overview of the call schedule at program: 2 months on call during 1st year that is shared with a 3rd year resident. Call
increases with each year.

Typical work week at program: Varies depending on rotation. Generally expected to put in a min of 8 hours per day.









Other: Varies by rotation












RESOURCES












Small group practice, Orthopedic group, All areas




• Nothing specific, just stay current


• Youngisms

List the strengths of the program: Excellent surgical training along with a well rounded education

List any weaknesses of the program: Research, though this is improving. Orthopedics and pediatrics are lacking as well.
The better part of training is weighted to 2nd and 3rd years, which is also a good thing I suppose.


Utah

Murray, UT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social interview but residency director has changed and it may transition to
more academic in the future.




BENEFITS

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Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 2 & 3 yr around $1000 & 1 yr will pay for Part III boards

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food provided at weekly residency meetings

Identify: Exposure to many different hospital systems and surgeons

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: IHC Hospitals, St. Mark's Hospital, multiple surgery
centers


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year: 1-2 months call; 2nd year: 2-3 months call; 3rd year: 2-4 months call

Typical work week at program: Varies based on rotation but average is 50-60 hrs per week occasional weeks reaching
80-90 hrs based on rotation.




















RESOURCES





If yes, how: IHC has career placement services










• IDSA Diabetic foot guidelines for the VA
• Outside the VA, it is surgery or clinic specific


• Youngisms...helps with clinic

List the strengths of the program: Great variety of training with the VA, 2-3 healthcare systems and private offices.
Additionally, it is awesome to have 18 residents to handle call. New residency director is amazing and is really invested in
my growth as podiatric physician.

List any weaknesses of the program: The weakness of this program is a reflection of healthcare politics in the state. No
specific orthopedic rotation. We rotate with orthopedic surgerons but don't have a dedicated 1-3 months of ortho
training. This is a reflection of Ortho bias against podiatry in Utah and the University of Utah.


Utah

Murray, UT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Strictly Social





BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1500 for 2nd and 3rd year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Fees for boards and state license


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Several different facilities from Provo, UT to Ogden, UT


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Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 yrs take call for 2 months. 2 & 3 yr it increases but I am not sure the
specifics.

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Typical work week at program: 1 year you are at the VA hospital & work hours completely depend on your rotation at
the time.




















RESOURCES
















• Youngism

List the strengths of the program: Clinic, working with several attendings, several opportunities for surgery



Utah

Murray, UT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: A lot of social questions.




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Food provided at most hospitals. CME for courses in
second and third years.


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: We rotate through 3 major facilities, but go to around 20
different facilities for cases


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year: shares call for 2 months with a 3rd year; 2nd year: approximately 2-3
months of call total; 3rd year: always on call with attendings you are rotating with

Typical work week at program: 1st year: primarily non-podiatry rotations with a few podiatry months. 2nd and 3rd years:
nearly all podiatry aside from a few months of medicine rotations second year. Usually 1-2 days of clinic per week and the
rest is surgery.



















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Comments: Rarely ever scrub anything other than 1 assist unless it is a rare/unique case and you want to
double scrub.


RESOURCES


Publications: APMA, ACFAS, Dessert Foot, PI













• IDSA guidelines


• JFAS
• McGlamrys
• Mann

List the strengths of the program: Very well rounded. Strong medicine base, especially during first year, which is treated
to an MD intern year with primarily non-podiatry rotations. Never double scrub unless you want to see a particular rare
case, and complete numbers early or halfway through second year.

List any weaknesses of the program: We do not have a high volume of total ankle replacements or large trauma cases,
such as pilon or talus fractures.


Utah

Murray, UT
PMSR

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: All social




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Not sure, but attendings get a credit for coming to academic
meetings

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Discounts on ski passes


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: We have 3 hospital systems we work at


Overview of the call schedule at program: 2nd year once/month, 3rd year 8 out of 12 months

Typical work week at program: First year mostly 8-6, when on service long hours, 2nd year anywhere from 6-10pm or
half days at times; but with call



















Comments: We rarely scrub at 2nd, usually always one, as rarely with another resident, only an attending


RESOURCES

Publications: JAPMA, Podiatry today, JFAS












• Rigby, DPM
• Gregg Young, DPM


• The typical study material

List the strengths of the program: Always 1st scrub; diversity in attendings and their experiences; large amount of
surgery; located amidst the best snow on earth; New director that is going to improve the research and didactic aspects of
the program tremendously

List any weaknesses of the program: Currently didactics and research, that will change with new director who started Jan
2017


Utah

Murray, UT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS




Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 8-10


Overview of the call schedule at program: 2 month 1st year ; About 1 week a month 2nd year; A little more 3rd year. On
call with your specific attending (4 month rotations)

Typical work week at program: 40-70 hrs maybe more when on call. Typically surgery multiple days per week with 1/2
day - 2 days of clinic per week depending on the rotation. Didactic meeting every Thursday evening.


Hours per week: 61-70 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5, depends on call. Call weeks there may be more.

















Comments: Virtually no double scrubbing. Have more than enough surgery to go around.


RESOURCES
















• No specific readings
• Just be knowledgeable
• May get some when you come clerk here


• Not one specific subject.
• Just be knowledgeable

List the strengths of the program: Surgery (huge surgical volume - almost never double scrub). All residents will at least
double minimum requirements. If you wanted you could quadruple or more in all areas. I met all my requirements by Dec.
of my second year. Get to work with lots of different attending so you can see multiple ways of doing things and find what
fits you best. Good clinic opportunities. I feel very confident with my cilical decision making. Trusted to do your thing.
Attendings place lots of trust in you. Hospital, VA, and private practice experience. Third year get to assist in running
practice with billing and scheduling Etc.

List any weaknesses of the program: Peds. We don't get much peds. Trauma- see trauma they comes into the office. See
some trauma in the ER but orthodo trauma takes a lot of it. (This is in the process of changing hopefully). Ankle fusions
and TAR- see but minimally. This will change with time. Scope of practice changed here last year allowing podiatry to
preform these surgeries. We see these with ortho but these will increase in volume with time as more podiatrists start
doing them.


Utah

Murray, UT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Unable to comment - interviews have changed now that we have a new
director but are still mostly social.




If no, where? Another attending in town or otherwise out of state

BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1500 per year for 2nd and 3rd year

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance, life insurance, 401k, some meals

Identify: Ring external fixation focused rotation available for some 3rd years

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: All rotations are at different facilities


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Overview of the call schedule at program: 1-2 months 1 year, approximately one week out of every 3 or 4 as a 2 year,
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4-9 straight months as a 3 year.

Typical work week at program: Completely depends on the rotation.










Number located in a location other than primary: All of them. None are currently at our primary location.









Comments: We have two 2 month rotations where you might double scrub. That is all.


RESOURCES

Publications: JAMA typically

Publications: SAWC, UPMA, ACFAS

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, March, April, November,
December


If yes, how: TBD currently, new director.






Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Orthopedic group, Other, Cash-only





List the strengths of the program: Surgical numbers, more importantly, one-on-one instruction in cases and clinic. You
almost never double scrub outside of the VA. New director who is very involved in education and research.

List any weaknesses of the program: The VA. It's all you see as a student and very little of your actual surgical or clinical
training as a resident. Ortho involvement is lacking due to recent law changes re: scope of practice.


Utah

Murray, UT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Medical


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Over a dozen


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Overview of the call schedule at program: 2 months 1 and 2 year, more call 3 year

Typical work week at program: Clinic 3 days, surgery 2 days




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes 20
















RESOURCES
















List the strengths of the program: Diversity, surgical volume

List any weaknesses of the program: Pediatrics, job placement


Vermont

Bennington, VT
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: There was a mind bending puzzle/challenge





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meals, CME money, pto, healthcare, retirement


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: More than 6


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years are on every other week with an upper.

Typical work week at program: Clinic if not outside rotation and surgery every Friday












Digital surgery: 25% First ray surgery: 50




Digital surgery: 25% First ray surgery: 50




RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February, November, December












• PRISM is great for interviews, social questions are a big part of our interview

List the strengths of the program: Early on you become confident in common podiatric surgerys

List any weaknesses of the program: New program some growing pains but nothing that is concerning


Virginia

Norfolk, VA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: unsure

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Meal cards

Identify: Pediatrics



Overview of the call schedule at program: Call every third day and weekend

Typical work week at program: Rounding during the early morning, Elective cases, Add-on cases, Academic time




















RESOURCES


Publications: 2, ACFAS, DLS








Small group practice, Multi-specialty, Research, Academia, All areas




• Dr. Patrick Agnew


• EVMS Podiatry Externship Manual

List the strengths of the program: Diversity of surgical cases and ability to do lots of research

List any weaknesses of the program: Academics


Virginia

Falls Church, VA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: There is an inital interview followed by a call back





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health Insurance, access to discounts for being an Inova
employee at gyms and other insurance agencies, meal cards, white coats


Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: We work at all the Inova Hospitals in Northern Virginia


Overview of the call schedule at program: First year - 11 weeks of call 6pm to 10pm weekdays, 6am to 6pm weekends.
Second year - 11 weeks of call 10pm to 6am. Third year - no call

Typical work week at program: Monday cadaver lab followed by surgical cases; Tuesday surgical cases; Wednesday
radiology conference followed by surgical cases; Thursday surgical cases




















RESOURCES





If yes, how: There is a large allumni network available to help with placement










• Stern - long oblique distal osteotomy of the 5th metatsrsal for correction of tailor's bunion: a retrospective
review JFAS 2003


• PRISM
• McGlamrys

List the strengths of the program: High surgical volume and diversity. Diverse attending background. Very rare for a case
to be double scrubbed. A lot of complex rearfoot cases. Excellent off service rotations.

List any weaknesses of the program: Trauma experience mostly comes from the orthopedic trauma rotation in 2nd year.


Virginia

Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Salem, VA
DVA - Salem
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Phone interview





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We receive a small food stipend for on-call days.

Identify: Yucatan Crippled Children's Project



Overview of the call schedule at program: Every third week, full call

Typical work week at program: 6am-5pm, plus call every third week




















RESOURCES









Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Small group practice, VA





List the strengths of the program: Immediate surgical hands-on approach. Strong clinical skill development including pre-
op and post op, as well as intense preparation for any clinical encounter.

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic heavy. Limited attendings limits cases/week. Virtually no trauma cases.
Surgical cases limited to experience of limited attendings.


Washington State

Franciscan Health System - St. Francis Hospital
Federal Way, WA
Franciscan Health System-St Francis Hosp
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

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List anything unique about your interview: Due to the fact that I had spent a month there as a 4 year it was as expected




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We are the best funded program in the country. We
attend multiple courses and conferences per year which are paid for in full excluding our personal expenses and food
while in attendance.

Identify: Limb Preservation

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 3 of our rotations are outside Franciscan, the rest are
within the hospital network


Overview of the call schedule at program: First year call is alternated month-to-month with second years on back-up
call. You are on call when you are on Podiatry service and off call when on outside rotations. St Francis is our ED call
location and where we typically admit most post operative patients. There is 8 weeks of Ortho call in second and third
year combined.

Typical work week at program: PGY-1- On call and rounding responsibilites all week. 1 day of clinic with an attending and
four days of cases; PGY-2- Cases 5 days per week with rare clinic support with Dr Hutchinson; PGY-3 Three clinic days with
Dr Hutchinson and 2 days of cases.



















Comments: Very rarely if ever are we double scrubbed


RESOURCES

Publications: 2016 JFAS, 2015 JFAS, 2014 JFAS, 2014 FAOJ,

Publications: 2015 ILLRS, 2015 CLESS, 2014 CLESS



If yes, how: Have great connections & advice with the variety of attendings, opportunities are passed along to us








• Certainly make an effort to locate all publications with Dr Hutchinson as an author as he is typically part of the
authorship of articles coming from our program


• Ilizarov technique for complex foot and ankle deformities-Kirienko
• We send out a list of articles to the incoming students

List the strengths of the program: Autonomy, Case variety and volume, extracurricular educational opportunities,
independence, engendering confidence and the ability to make decisions on your own in the management of patients
once you've proven yourself. Available resources to supplement your education. Variety of attendings and their unique
practice settings. Techniques for revision surgery. You definitely have a valued opinion and form part of the decision
making process. Yucatan Crippled Children's Project

List any weaknesses of the program: Some of the rotations could be better in terms of academics.


Washington State

Tacoma, WA
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





BENEFITS



Identify: You can travel internationally your third year for a rotation. You also travel to Mexico for a mission trip.



Overview of the call schedule at program: Currently equal split amongst residents; previously heavily skewed to
intern/2nd year residents

Typical work week at program: 3 days clinic; 2 days surgery




















RESOURCES


Publications: APMA, ACFAS, Desert Foot




Local (within 25 miles): No Regional (within 100 miles): Yes National (within US): Not sure

Outside US: Not sure Fellowship: Not sure At this facility: No






List the strengths of the program: Balanced clinic/surgery

List any weaknesses of the program: Lack of ankle trauma


Washington State

Seattle, WA
Swedish Medical Center
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Two part interview. First is rapid fire questions; second is case participations.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We get sponsored by the International Ankle Foundation.
This provides additional funding in addition to CME money from our hospital to pay for us to go on certain rotations and
conferences.

Identify: International rotations to Mexico or a country of your choosing. You have a lot of flexibility your third
year to choose the rotations you are interested in.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Swedish, Virginia Mason, Providence, Highline,
Harborview, UW Northwest. At least 6 different hospital systems plus 5 hospitals within the Swedish system.


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Overview of the call schedule at program: As a 1 and 2 year you take 24 days out of 28 days in a 4 week rotation of
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call. You get two weekends off. As a 3 year, you only take 4 days (2 weekends) of call out of 28 days. You take these calls
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with a 1 year.

Typical work week at program: In the OR five days a week covering different hospitals. We have one day of clinic a week.


Hours per week: 71-80 Academic evening obligation hours: 6-10, depends on if we have a journal club or cadaver
lab.








Number located in a location other than primary: Within 20 miles from Swedish. We have options all over the Seattle
metropolitan area.









Comments: Rarely do we double scrub cases


RESOURCES

Publications: Myself and my senior published in JFAS this year




If yes, how: Guidance and connecting us all over the coutnry




Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Orthopedic group




• Christensen


• Easley's

List the strengths of the program: Surgical training and academics are the overall the strength.

List any weaknesses of the program: Specific weakness is not much clinic time.


Washington State

Seattle, WA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: First part was rapid fire 50 questions. Call back was a case presentation and
social interview




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: We get funded by the International Foot and Ankle
Foundation. They help to give us many opportunities including traveling internationally for mission trips.

Identify: SF Microsurgery course, Kaiser SF ortho trauma rotation with Dr. Schuberth, funded elective rotations
abroad during PGY3 year.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: We cover 5 swedish campuses, Virginia Mason, High Line,
and multiple surgery centers


Overview of the call schedule at program: You take call 24 days out of 28 days as a first/second year. As a third year, you
take call 4 days out of 28 days.

Typical work week at program: First and second years run the floor and round each morning. All residents are in the OR
usually 4-5 days a week. We have one day of clinic on Thursdays.


Hours per week: 71-80 Academic evening obligation hours: 6-10, depends on the week as we will have teaching such
as cadaver labs and journal clubs.








Number located in a location other than primary: You have the option to go to any attending's clinic that you scrub with









Comments: We rarely second assist. Never third assist.


RESOURCES

Publications: I published in Feb JFAS 2017. Senior resident also published this year. Some other residents have
articles pending.








Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Orthopedic group, Most enter
orthopedic groups




• Christensen and his first ray articles


• McGlamry
• Easley
• Hansen

List the strengths of the program: Surgical training is by far the highest strength. You will come out of this program being
fully trained in any surgical procedure within the scope of podiatry including total joint replacements. We also work
extensively with orthopedics so you will get both perspectives.

List any weaknesses of the program: Overall weakness is there is only one day of clinic a week; however, the clinic is
focused and you are able to work up and see your post-operative patients.


Washington State

Seattle, WA
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Test basic and advanced foot and ankle surgery and medicine knowledge.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Check CASPR/ CRIP website

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Association with International Foot and Ankle Foundation
funds residents rotations to Mexico for the Crippled Childrens Project and San Francisco for the Microsurgery course and
Kaiser SF Orthopedic Trauma rotation with Dr. Jack Schuberth DPM.

Identify: We work closely with the Madigan Army residency program. There are also lots of research
opportunities available.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Too many to list. Lots of training diversity


Overview of the call schedule at program: PGY1/ PGY2 on call M-F every week. PGY1/PGY3 on call every other weekend;
PGY2 on call every other weekend by themselves; PGY3 on call every other weekend with PGY1

Typical work week at program: Surgery for all residents on service Mon. – Wed. & Fri. Resident clinic Thurs. Research
meeting Tues. mornings. Morning grand rounds Thurs. mornings. Any additional academic events (industry sponsored
events) as scheduled each month. Cadaver workshops with certain attendings throughout the year.



















Comments: Residents mostly scrub surgeries by themselves. Rarely have double coverage as residents are
spread out throughout Seattle. We have 30+ attendings affiliated with the program where residents can scrub
cases now. We scrub cases at all Swedish locations.


RESOURCES

Publications: Previous residents have published in JFAS, Foot and Ankle Specialist, etc

Publications: Previous residents typically present posters at the National ACFAS Conference every year










Jeffrey Christensen Jack Schuberth
Shannon Rush Meagan Jennings
Lawrence Ford Dock Dockery
Mary Crawford Cheri Johnson
Byron Hutchinson Richard Bouche
Ron Ray Many more


• Ready any book chapters published by the above mentioned podiatrists
• There are several chapters in the McGlamry's textbook written by former swedish medical center alumni

List the strengths of the program: Elite exposure to elective foot and ankle surgery cases (from hammer toes to total
ankle replacements). Elite exposure to total ankle replacement by scrubbing surgeries with Dr. Christensen and Dr.
Schuberth (during Kaiser SF ortho trauma rotation). PGY3 residents will graduate from program with close to 50 first assist
cases in total ankle replacement with exposure to Salto-Talaris, InBone, Infinity, STAR, Cadence implants. Good exposure
to foot and ankle trauma compared to most podiatry residency programs. We are not a level 1 trauma center but get
adequate exposure to foot and ankle trauma to be competent well rounded surgeons. PGY3 residents will graduate with
at least 75-100 first assist ankle fractures, 10-20 first assist calcaneal fractures. Minimal exposure to pilon or other very
high energy foot and ankle trauma. Inpatient service is very busy and residents get good exposure to comprehensive
management of patients by working side by side with the medicine teams, vascular surgery, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, etc. Academic schedule is robust. Residents are always training every week both in the OR and in
formal scheduled academic time each week. Formal rotations set up by IFAF such as the SF microsurgery course, Kaiser SF
ortho trauma rotation and Mexico Crippled Childrens project allows residents to train outside of Swedish Facilities and get
more diversity in training. The addition of Virginia Mason and Northwest hospitals gives residents exposure to 8 different
surgical podiatrists who have busy practices and who have trained outside of swedish medical center. Again giving
residents good diversity in cases and surgical approaches.

List any weaknesses of the program: Resident clinic is only 1 day per week. We mostly see patients who we treated in
the hospital. We see mostly post-operative patients who had I&Ds, amputations, and all our inpatient foot & trauma
patients. PGY3 residents can use elective rotation time to set up shadowing experiences with swedish attendings in their
clinics.


Washington State

Seattle, WA
DVA - Puget Sound Hlthcare Sys
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Reviewed common pediatric pathologies




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: No monitary benefits

Identify: ICU

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Podiatry, rheumatology, pathology, and limb preservation at
Madigan Army Base.


Overview of the call schedule at program: First year residents are on call 25 weekends of the year. For the first 6
months, they shadow senior residents by taking only 2nd call. Day call at Seattle VA is from 6am-6pm. Night call is covered
by residents rotating at American Lake VA or other sites and is from 6pm-6am.

Typical work week at program: This varies quite a bit depending on what rotation residents are on. There are diadactics
every Wednesday morning.




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes, depending on where residents live. We cover an
area of 45 mile radius between the Seattle and American Lake VA hospitals.






Number located in a location other than primary:










RESOURCES






If yes, how: Meeting with attendings, reaching out through their network






Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Solo practice, Academia, Don't know




• None that come to mind


• Wound care management

List the strengths of the program: Clinical training, variety of attendings to learn from, low stress but quality learning.
Good mentors and colleagues.

List any weaknesses of the program: I would like to see ankle surgery and orthopedic rotations.


Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Three parts; 1 social, 1 academic and 1 was a mix of academic with a game





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Large CME allowance each year, Standard Health
insurance, health savings account with company match. Spouse can be added to program, Attendings teach us about
billing and coding early on. Hospital reimburses us for travel, lodging, etc.

Identify: Cardiology, vascular medicine, pathology, ID, plastics



Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year: Fridays from 3 pm to Monday morning; 2nd and 3rd year split the
week up. Currently 3rd year takes Wednesdays

Typical work week at program: Monday: Surgery (PM clinic with director for 1st year, 3rd year often in Appleton).
Tuesday: Surgery (PM clinic for 2nd year, 3rd year often in Appleton). Wednesday: Surgery (PM Wound Healing Center for
1st and 2nd year). Also evening Academics: journal club, radiology review, billing and coding, cadaver workshops,
company sponsored lectures or workshops, McGlamry review.










Number located in a location other than primary: 1st year clinic is 15 minutes away. 2nd year clinic is 20 minutes away









Comments: As a general rule we do not double scrub. I double scrubbed into some ankle fractures because I
wanted to learn how to do them early but older residents have never scrubbed into my cases


RESOURCES














• Currently working on several abstracts that were presented as posters


• Lower limb anatomy texts
• McGlamry
• Prism

List the strengths of the program: Residents are very strong in billing and coding as attendings work closely with them on
these aspects and each resident clinic is geared a bit differently in teaching and patient population. Elective forefoot
surgery is a strong aspect of the program. Attendings are willing to teach and hand over the blade to early residents. Work
closely with our vascular surgeon for inpatient care and with several other specialties in the hospital. Excellent working
environment. Have recently hired several young previous graduates and a foot and ankle ortho whom we scrub with and
are beginning to increase the rearfoot/ankle work that we do. Benefits and salary are some of the top offered by
residencies. Hospital reimburses for any work expense including travel and lodging. Feeling of family. Residents and
attendings are close. Often there are gatherings for dinner or drinks outside of mandatory academics or workshops.

List any weaknesses of the program: Currently rearfoot. Our residents obtain their rearfoot/ankle numbers by 2nd year
but currently have to drive to Appleton, about 100 miles away to scrub those cases. Has recently begun to pick up with
new hires though.


Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: 3 separate interviews, 15 minutes each.





BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Great CME amount and competitive salary

Identify: Full access to orthopedic department including trauma and pediatrics as well as plastics. Full
integration into medical education department.

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Some may be a combination at North campus.


Overview of the call schedule at program: First years take majority of weekend call. Week call is split between residents
who are on service.

Typical work week at program: If on podiatry, covering AM cases, rounding thereafter or before AM cases. Wednesday
evenings are academics with journal club, labs, lectures, or workshops. Clinic half day a week.



















Comments: Never 2nd assist here


RESOURCES





If yes, how: Connections






Hospital





List the strengths of the program: Very relaxed setting and attendings that are great teachers in and out of the OR. Very
independent and hands-on residency.

List any weaknesses of the program: Don't do a lot of triple arthrodesis procedures, obtaining more attendings currently.


Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI
No CASPR website
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Difficult 3D drawings while answering questions




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Books, journals




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st years both take 40% of call each, 2nd year covers the rest basically

Typical work week at program: 10-15 surgeries, several hours of rounds per day, academics twice a week for 1-2 hrs




















RESOURCES



Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: July, August






Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Large group practice, Multi-specialty





List the strengths of the program: Trauma, extensive surgical numbers, diverse attendings, large inpt volume and wound
mgmt

List any weaknesses of the program: No resident run clinic


Wisconsin

La Crosse, WI
Gundersen Lutheran Med Foundation
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: The rotation serves as an interview

Program interviews at CRIP: Not sure Program visit necessary: No Clerkship necessary: Yes



BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: Depends on year see webpage for details

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: All perks found on webpage. Benefits include fully paid
health insurance for resident and family, subsidized housing, food stipend, CME funds, travel funding, moving cost
reimbursement, and much more.

Identify: Elective rotations during your training for you to pursue personal goals/interests



Overview of the call schedule at program: Currently 7 days in a row with decreasing responsibility as you progress.
Schedule will likely change secondary to steadily increasing inpatient volume and acuity.

Typical work week at program: Balanced clinic, surgery, and academic schedule




















RESOURCES

Publications: To many to list... please see webpage

Publications: To many to list... please see webpage












• Multiple attendings are well published


• No need to read specifically for this rotation
• Just do well in school

List the strengths of the program: Strong inpatient management skills with focus on complex reconstruction. Good mix
of all aspects of the profession.

List any weaknesses of the program: Not trauma heavy, though there is plenty of exposure.


Wisconsin

La Crosse, WI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: No official interview as only students that rotate through are considered




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Full health benefits for family. Optional dental. CME
allowance every year. Selected course paid for in addition to CME allowance.

Identify: Ortho trauma, peds ortho



Overview of the call schedule at program: 14wks/yr 1st year. 9wks/yr 2nd year. 7wks/yr 3rd year.

Typical work week at program: 50:50 surgery clinic.



Type: unanswered Year permitted: Once monthly for all residents

















RESOURCES

Publications: Multiple publications

Publications: Multiple - as recent as 2017 ACFAS






Type of practice setting where most graduates find post-residency employment: Other, All types in recent years




• Recent publications / posters on website


• Recent publications / posters

List the strengths of the program: Surgery and clinic balance. Able to follow patients throughout treatment course. Very
broad spectrum of surgery performed.

List any weaknesses of the program: At times more clinic then some would desire


Wisconsin

La Crosse, WI
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE





If no, where? Ohio, Dr. Hyer's program

BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Moonlighting at nursing homes

Identify: 1 month ortho trauma rotation at the University of Missouri, and starting a 1 month total ankle
rotation in California



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Overview of the call schedule at program: 1 yr about 14 wks of call, 2 yr about 9-10 wks of call, 3 yr 6-7 wks of call

Typical work week at program: Clinic 2-3 days a week, OR 1-2 days a week. Take call for one week at a time. 4-week
rotations.



Type: Nursing home nail care visits Year permitted: All three years

















RESOURCES

Publications: JFAS 2015, 2016

Publications: ACFAS 2015, 2016, 2017



If yes, how: HR sessions




Multi-specialty




• Dr. Thomas S. Roukis


• Any articles by Dr. Roukis

List the strengths of the program: The well-roundedness of the program. There is a good mix of clinic, in-patients,
surgery and call. You do not have to travel to other facilities. Strong off-service rotations. Hospital provides subsidized
housing for very reasonable price.

List any weaknesses of the program: We are not a level 1 trauma hospital, thus we are not performing tons of trauma
cases.


Wisconsin

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Wheaton Franciscan - Saint Joseph
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: We don't go to CRIP interviews, we do put emphasis on your end of the
month presentation, and a little interview process at that time.




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: 1500 per year, plus a book and academic stipend

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: The typical stuff is provided: medical insurance, life
insurance, dental/vision, savings

Identify: Marshfield Clinic

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 2-3


Overview of the call schedule at program: You take a week of call at a time, split between all 6 of our residents, with 1st
years getting a few more weeks than 2nd years, who have a few more weeks than 3rd years

Typical work week at program: Surgery 4-5 days, ½ -1 day of clinic, academics 2-3 times a week



















Comments: We rarely double scrub


RESOURCES





If yes, how: Our connections with ortho aid in locating orthopedic job opportunities








• Just try and know your landmark articles as a student


• At our program its important to read before surgical cases, reading review articles through clinics in pod med
surg, or foot and ankle clinics is a good way to gain understanding of surgical procedures beforehand

List the strengths of the program: Surgical volume and diversity: we are a surgical powerhouse type program, will do
around 2,500 procedures before graduation, including having over 10x the required rearfoot/ankle numbers. Orthopedic
relationship: we work with general orthos and F&A fellowship trained orthos that give us advanced surgcial training and
aid in connections with ortho groups. Surgical expectations: We rarely double scrub, and you are expected to be able to
perform the case skin to skin very early in your 1st year. We reach our numbers half way through 1st year

List any weaknesses of the program: We drive between 6 different hospitals, and can end up spending over 60 minutes a
day driving sometimes. We are only mandated .5 day of clinic per week, which some people see as a negative, but its
what allows us to have our surgical exposure. Our attendings are also very good at keeping us updated with our surgical
outcomes, and challenge us with how to handle the bad ones.


Wisconsin

Madison, WI
DVA - Madison
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social. 1-2 academic questions




BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health Insurance

Identify: Marshfield Clinic and High Risk Diabetic Foot Clinic

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: Marshfield Clinic 2 times a year


Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st year majority of call, 2nd year less, 3rd year no call

Typical work week at program: VA clinic 30-50pt days, OR days 1-2 days a week




Typical time spent commuting to and from work per day: 60+ minutes From home, 15 minutes. We scrub at surgery
centers/hositals 60+ minutes away















Comments: Very difficult to double scrub surgeries


RESOURCES


Publications: WPMA Annual Conference

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: February, May, June, July, November




Outside US: Yes Fellowship: Yes At this facility: No





• Chatper 69 McGlamry
• Diabetic Foot


• C Daniele
• Panmetatarsal resection

List the strengths of the program: Orthopedic Rotation at Marshfield Clinic. Strong Clinical Training

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinical coverage overwhelms surgical coverage


Wisconsin

Madison, WI
DVA - Madison
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE






BENEFITS


Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health Insurance




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st and 2nd years take call. No call for 3rd years

Typical work week at program: 4 days VA clinic, 1 day OR




















RESOURCES


Publications: WPMA Annual Conference

Month graduating chief(s) typically sign an employment contract: January, February, May, December





Multi-specialty




• Pan-Metatarsal Head resection - Christopher Daniele
• Infectious Disease Publications - Meghan Brennan


• Diabetic foot chapter - McGlamry

List the strengths of the program: Clinic Volume, Marshfield Clinic - Orthopedics Rotation

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic Volume, Academics is self driven


Wisconsin

Madison, WI
DVA - Madison
PMSR/RRA

PROGRAM PROFILE

List anything unique about your interview: Social, must be held in Madison VA, only Externs




BENEFITS

Program provides CME funding: Yes Amount: $500, does not roll over

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Medical Insurance, Vacation Days (frowned upon if you
take them), No Retirement




Overview of the call schedule at program: 1st and 2nd years take call, no call 3rd year; Minimal Trauma, DFU heavy.
Call in Marshfield clinic is Trauma Heavy.

Typical work week at program: Clinic 8-4:30, Scrub cases when you can




















RESOURCES


Publications: WPMA conference








Multi-specialty




• Diabetic foot and Lower Extremity Infections in McGlamry


• McGlamry

List the strengths of the program: Clinic, autonomy, continuity of care for Surgeries and Clinic patients

List any weaknesses of the program: Clinic overwhelms education and holds residents back from attending conferences


2017 CPME APPROVED RESIDENCIES

Tucson Medical Center &
ALABAMA Midwestern University Arizona School of Podiatric
Medicine
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System 5301 East Grant Road
215 Perry Hill Road (115 S) Tucson, AZ
Montgomery, AL Website
Website / Program website Amram Dahukey, DPM
R. Michael Whitmore, DPM 520-326-6766
334-272-4670 x5510 PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
PMSR & PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 & 1/1/1

CALIFORNIA
ARIZONA
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center 8700 Beverly Boulevard
650 East Indian School Road Los Angeles, CA
Phoenix, AZ Website / Program website
Website / Program website Jeffrey Klemes, DPM
Robert Frykberg, DPM 310-657-4080
602-277-5551 x2866 PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
Chino Valley Medical Center
Maricopa Medical Center 5451 Walnut Avenue
2601 East Roosevelt Street Chino, CA
Phoenix, AZ Website
Website / Program website Jarrod Shapiro, DPM
Bryan Roth, DPM 909-706-3892
480-353-6686 PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Department of Surgery
3601 South 6th Avenue 10H2
Tucson, AZ Los Angeles, CA
Website Website
James Dancho, DPM David Aungst, DPM
520-792-1450 x16949 310-268-3510
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4 PMSR/RRA—4/4/4

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San
Midwestern University Arizona School of Podiatric Francisco
Medicine 4150 Clement Street
167 North Main Street San Francisco, CA
Tuba City, AZ Website / Program website
Website Ross Talarico, DPM
Keith Goss, DPM 415-221-4810 x3464
928-283-2660 PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1

Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care Lakewood Regional Medical Center
System 3700 East South Street
3801 Miranda Avenue Lakewood, CA
Palo Alto, CA Website / Program website
Website Lawrence Hodor, DPM
Jack Bois, DPM 562-804-1381
650-493-5000 x64922 PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center 2801 Atlantic Avenue
17100 Euclid Street Long Beach, CA
Fountain Valley, CA Website/ Program website
Website Pedram Aslmand, DPM
Benedict Ching, DPM 562-933-2505
714-861-4637 PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr. 354 Santa Fe Drive
11201 Benton Street Podiatry #112G Encinitas, CA
Loma Linda, CA Website
Website Keenan Carriero, DPM
Brian Mills, DPM 760-642-7009
909-801-5682 PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
Kaiser Hospital - Oakland 4077 5th Avenue MER 35
275 West MacArthur Boulevard San Diego, CA
Oakland, CA Website /Program website
Website / Program website Donald Green, DPM
Christy King, DPM 619-291-0777
510-752-6905 PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 1711 West Temple Street
710 Lawrence Expressway, Department 140 Los Angeles, CA
Santa Clara, CA Website/Program website
Website/ Program website Alan Snyder, DPM
Cristian Neagu, DPM 323-666-5585
408-851-1957 PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
St. Mary's Medical Center - San Francisco
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Vallejo 450 Stanyan Street
975 Sereno Drive San Francisco, CA
Vallejo, CA Website
Website /Program website Colin Traynor, DPM
Gray Williams, DPM 415-759-2014
707-651-3338 PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3

Valley Presbyterian Hospital Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center/
15107 Vanowen Street The Colorado Health Foundation
Van Nuys, CA 1721 East 19th Avenue Suite 520
Website Denver, CO
TBD , DPM Website /Program website
818-762-6600 Paul Stone, DPM
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 303-839-6741
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
West Covina Medical Center, Inc.
725 South Orange Avenue
Connecticut
West Covina, CA

NO WEBSITE
Bob Alavy, DPM Bridgeport Hospital Yale New Haven Health
626-338-1800 267 Grant Street
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 Bridgeport, CT
Website /Program website
White Memorial Medical Center Ceasar Irby, DPM
1720 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue 203-378-5576
Los Angeles, CA PMSR—2/2/2
Stanley Mathis, DPM Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
323-987-1362 x4533 114 Woodland Street MS #40501
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 Hartford, CT
Rafael Gonzalez, DPM
COLORADO
860-263-7999

PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
1055 Clermont Street (112) Yale-New Haven Medical Center
Denver, CO 20 York Street
Website /Program website New Haven, CT
Edward Ballow, DPM Website /Program website
303-399-8020 x2019 Steven Vyce, DPM
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 203-789-3443
PMSR/RRA—5/5/5
1801 16th Street District of Columbia
Greeley, CO

Michael Vaardahl, DPM Howard University Hospital
970-351-0900 2041 Georgia Avenue, Northwest
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Washington, DC
Website/ Program website
Kirk Geter, DPM
202-865-1656
PMSR—1/1/1

MedStar Washington Hospital Center Jackson North Medical Center
110 Irving Street, Northwest Suite 6A-126 160 Northwest 170th Street
Washington, DC North Miami Beach, FL
Website Website /Program website
John Steinberg, DPM Mario Cala, DPM
202-877-7204 305-693-7287

DELAWARE Jackson South Community Hospital
9333 Southwest 152nd Street

Miami, FL
Christiana Care Health Services Website
501 West 14th Street Room 2N74 Jaime Carbonell, DPM
Wilmington, DE 305-251-2552
Website /Program website PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
Raymond DiPretoro, Jr., DPM
302-320-2967 James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
Tampa, FL
Website
FLORIDA
Joshua Bernard, DPM

813-972-2000 x6694
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
20900 Biscayne Boulevard
Aventura, FL JFK Medical Center
Website /Program website 5301 South Congress Avenue
Marie Williams, DPM Atlantis, FL
954-471-1152 Website /Program website
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 John Levin, DPM
561-548-1711
Bethesda Hospital East PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
2815 South Seacrest Boulevard
Boynton Beach, FL Kendall Regional Medical Center
Website /Program website 11750 Southwest 40th Street
Kyle Kinmon, DPM Miami, FL
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Jorge Nasr, DPM
305-220-3636
Florida Hospital East Orlando PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
7975 Lake Underhill Road Suite 210
Orlando, FL Larkin Community Hospital
Website / Program website 7031 Southwest 62nd Avenue
Gerald Bornstein, DPM South Miami, FL
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Christopher Blanco, DPM
305-284-7761
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2

Memorial Healthcare System St. Vincent's Medical Center
3111 Stirling Road One Shircliff Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL Jacksonville, FL
Barney Greenberg, DPM Cara Lapkowicz, DPM
954-923-1800 904-308-7909
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 PMSR—2/2/2

Mercy Hospital, a Campus of Plantation General UF Health Jacksonville
Hospital & Barry University School of Podiatric 655 West 8th Street Box C-126
Medicine Jacksonville, FL
3663 South Miami Avenue Suite 3008 Website /Program website
Miami, FL Jason Piraino, DPM
Website 904-244-3154
Thomas Merrill, DPM PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
305-859-7777
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 Westchester General Hospital
2500 Southwest 75th Avenue
Miami VA Healthcare System Miami, FL
1201 Northwest 16th Street Website/ Program website
Miami, FL Elroy Kalme Lopez, DPM
Website 305-263-9086
Jimmy Trang, DPM PMSR & PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 & 2/2/2
305-575-7000 x4920
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Westside Regional Medical Center
8201 West Broward Boulevard
Mount Sinai Medical Center Plantation, FL
4300 Alton Road Website
Miami Beach, FL Steven Spinner, DPM
Website /Program website 954-370-2400
Jacqueline Brill, DPM PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
305-893-9366
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 GEORGIA

2801 North State Road 7 Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Margate, FL 1670 Clairmont Road
Website /Program website Decatur, GA
Alan MacGill, DPM Website
954-753-3030 Nichol Salvo, DPM
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 404-321-6111 x6724
PMSR & PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 & 2/2/2
2001 West 68th Street Suite 202 DeKalb Medical Center
Hialeah, FL 2701 North Decatur Road
Website Decatur, GA
Luis Marin, DPM Website / Program website
305-826-7774 David Alder, DPM
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 770-979-1890
PMSR/RRA—5/5/5

Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center Community First Medical Center
1 Freedom Way 5645 West Addison Street
Augusta, GA Chicago, IL
Website Website
Charles Kean, DPM Milton Kondiles, DPM
706-733-0188 x3988 773-545-3338
PMSR—1/1/1 PMSR—2/2/2

Department of Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care
IOWA
System

1900 East Main Street
Covenant Medical Center Danville, IL
3421 West 9th Street Website
Waterloo, IA Christopher Japour, DPM
Website / Program website 217-554-4060
Gregory Lantz, DPM PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
319-233-6107
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center
820 South Damen Avenue
Iowa Methodist Medical Center Chicago, IL
1415 Woodland Avenue Suite 140 Website
Des Moines, IA John Grady, DPM
Eric Barp, DPM PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
515-241-8595
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
403 East 1st Street
UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center Dixon, IL
800 Kenyon Road Website
Fort Dodge, IA David Yeager, DPM
Paul Dayton, DPM PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
515-574-6880
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 Loretto Hospital
645 South Central Avenue
Chicago, IL
ILLINOIS

Ronald Hugar, DPM
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center & 708-452-6100
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at PMSR—1/1/1
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
836 West Wellington Avenue Loyola University Medical Center
Chicago, IL 2160 South 1st Avenue Maguire Building
Website /Program website Maywood, IL
Martin Yorath, DPM Website /Program website
847-578-8436 Coleen Napolitano, DPM
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 708-216-1272
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3

Mercy Hospital & Medical Center Rush University Medical Center
2525 South Michigan Avenue 1653 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL Chicago, IL
Website /Program website Website /Program website
George Enriquez, DPM Dean Stern, DPM
773-376-4228 708-660-6100

Mount Sinai Hospital Swedish Covenant Hospital
1501 South Fairfield Avenue 5145 North California Avenue
Website/Program website Website /Program website
Paul Lucas, DPM Gregory Amarantos, DPM
773-722-2712 847-390-7666

Norwegian American Hospital Weiss Memorial Hospital
1044 North Francisco Avenue 4646 North Marine Drive
Louis Santangelo, DPM Lee Stein, DPM
847-577-3701 773-564-5785

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
INDIANA
5666 East State Street

Rockford, IL
Website Community Health Network
Kelly John, DPM 8202 Clearvista Parkway Suite 6B
815-398-9491 Indianapolis, IN
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Website /Program website
Michael Baker, DPM
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago 317-490-4690
2900 North Lake Shore Drive PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
Chicago, IL
Website /Program website Franciscan St. Margaret Health &
Oleg Petrov, DPM Midwestern University Arizona School of Podiatric
312-641-2999 Medicine
PMSR/RRA—5/5/5 5454 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, IN
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Website/Program website
2233 West Division Street John Rachoy, DPM
Chicago, IL 219-836-0296
Michael Maghrabi, DPM
773-862-3600
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1

5215 Holy Cross Parkway
LOUSIANA
Mishawaka, IN

Michael Salcedo, DPM Christus Saint Patrick Hospital
574-335-6505 524 Michael Debakey Drive
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Lake Charles, LA
Saint Mary's Medical Center Tyson Green, DPM
3700 Washington Avenue 337-721-7236
Evansville, IN PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
Website / Program website
Terence Alvey, DPM East Jefferson General Hospital
812-431-7506 4200 Houma Boulevard
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Metairie, LA
St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis Darek Guichard, DPM
2001 West 86th Street 504-835-1849
Indianapolis, IN PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
Christopher Winters, DPM Ochsner Clinic Foundation
317-208-3890 1514 Jefferson Highway
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 New Orleans, LA
Website
Keith Luper, DPM
KENTUCKY
985–520–7037

PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
Jewish Hospital &
St. Mary's HealthCare/ KentuckyOne Health
MASSACHUSETTS
200 Abraham Flexner Way

Louisville, KY
Website /Program website Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Timothy Ford, DPM 1 Deaconess Road
502-897-1616 Boston, MA
Thanh Dinh, DPM
Norton Audubon Hospital 617-632-8428
One Audubon Plaza Drive PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Louisville, KY
Website /Program website Boston University Medical Center
Keith Myrick, DPM 732 Harrison Avenue Preston Building, 5th Floor
502-636-8171 Boston, MA
Geoffrey Habershaw, DPM
617-697-6897
PMSR & PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 & 1/1/1

1493 Cambridge Street MARYLAND
Cambridge, MA

Harry Schneider, DPM Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System &
617-665-2555 Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc.,
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics
10 North Greene Street
Massachusetts General Hospital Baltimore, MD
32 Fruit Street Website
Boston, MA Rickey Adams, DPM
Website 410-605-7242
Stuart Kigner, DPM PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
617-726-5303
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
MICHIGAN

115 Lincoln Street Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills
Framingham, MA 28050 Grand River Avenue
Website /Program website Farmington Hills, MI
Donald Adams, DPM Website /Program website
508-872-9288 Marshall Solomon, DPM
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 248-478-1150
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
330 Mount Auburn Street Beaumont Hospital - Trenton
Cambridge, MA 5450 Fort Street
Website/Program website Trenton, MI
Emily Cook, DPM Website/ Program website
617-497-2420 Mohammad Khalil, DPM
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 734-284-1333
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
Saint Vincent Hospital
123 Summer Street Beaumont Hospital-Wayne
Worcester, MA 33155 Annapolis Street
Website /Program website Wayne, MI
Paul Cournoyer, DPM Website/Program website
508-363-6350 Lawrence Fallat, DPM
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 313-389-2288
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc.
736 Cambridge Street Detroit Medical Center
Brighton, MA 4201 Saint Antoine UHC 9C
Website /Program website Detroit, MI
John Marcoux, DPM Website /Program website
617-779-6512 Charles Kissel, DPM
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 586-574-0500
PMSR/RRA—5/5/5

Genesys Regional Medical Center St. John Hospital and Medical Center
One Genesys Parkway 22101 Moross Road
Grand Blanc, MI Detroit, MI
Website /Program website Website
David Taylor, DPM Joshua Rhodenizer, DPM
810-230-0177 313-343-6397

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
15855 Nineteen Mile Road 12000 East Twelve Mile Road
Clinton Township, MI Warren, MI
Brian Loder, DPM Gene Caicco, DPM
586-263-2950 586-573-7470

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital St. Mary Mercy Livonia
2333 Biddle Avenue 36475 Five Mile Road
Wyandotte, MI Livonia, MI
Chris Olenech, DPM Ronald Adelman, DPM
313-386-5750 734-414-0874

McLaren Oakland
MINNESOTA
50 North Perry Street

Pontiac, MI
Website/Program website HealthPartners Institute/ Regions Hospital
Stuart Bass, DPM 640 Jackson Street MS 11202F
248-855-1663 Saint Paul, MN
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Website
Troy Boffeli, DPM
Michigan Surgical Hospital 651-254-2864
21230 Dequindre Road PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Warren, MI
Website /Program website Hennepin County Medical Center
Kyle Sundblad, DPM 701 Park Avenue South
586-979-0560 Minneapolis, MN
Mindy Benton, DPM
Providence-Providence Park Hospital 612-873-8513
16001 West Nine Mile Road PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Southfield, MI
Website /Program website Mercy Hospital
Stacey Stefansky, DPM 4050 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest
248-557-6500 Coon Rapids, MN
David Neese, DPM
763-421-7300
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1

MISSOURI
NEW JERSEY

SSM Health DePaul Hospital Cooper University Hospital
12303 DePaul Drive 1 Cooper Plaza
Bridgeton, MO Camden, NJ
Website /Program website Website/ Program website
H. John Visser, DPM Joan Jerrido, DPM
314-432-1903 856-536-1352

Truman Medical Center Lakewood Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health
7900 Lee's Summit Road Care System
Kansas City, MO 385 Tremont Avenue
Website East Orange, NJ
David Millward, DPM Website /Program website
816-604-7068 Joseph Green, DPM
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 973-676-1000 x3976
PMSR/RRA—3/2/3

NORTH CAROLINA
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

350 Engle Street
Wake Forest Baptist Health Englewood, NJ
Medical Center Boulevard Website
Winston-Salem, NC Jeffrey Cohen, DPM
Robert Sprinkle III, DPM PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
336-716-3932
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Hackensack UMC-Palisades
7600 River Road –Office of Medical Education
Womack Army Medical Center North Bergen, NJ
2817 Reilly Road, MCXC-DOR Dept. of the Army, Podiatry Website
Fort Bragg, NC Demetrios Econopouly, DPM
Website 201-863-5383
Asim Raja, DPM PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
910-907-7502
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 Hoboken University Medical Center
308 Willow Avenue
NORTH DAKOTA Hoboken, NJ
Thomas Azzolini, DPM
Sanford Medical Center - Fargo 201-222-5200
801 Broadway North PMSR/RRA—5/5/5
Fargo, ND
Website
Timothy Uglem, DPM
701-234-2000
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1

Inspira Medical Center Vineland St. Mary's General Hospital
1505 West Sherman Avenue Box 93 350 Boulevard
Vineland, NJ Passaic, NJ
Angelo Luzzi, DPM Michael Subik, DPM
856-641-8661 201-939-9098

Jersey Shore University Medical Center Trinitas Regional Medical Center
1945 State Route 33 225 Williamson Street
Neptune, NJ Elizabeth, NJ
James Sullivan, DPM Morteza Khaladj, DPM
732-974-8200 908-353-1777

Kennedy University Hospital University Hospital
18 East Laurel Road 150 Bergen Street
Stratford, NJ Newark, NJ
Robert Warkala, DPM Keith Cook, DPM
856-582-6082 973-972-5088

Morristown Medical Center Virtua Voorhees
100 Madison Avenue 2225 Evesham Road Suite 101
Morristown, NJ Voorhees, NJ
Ronald Sidorsky, DPM John Girimonte, DPM
973-895-3288 856-772-1777

Saint Barnabas Medical Center NEW MEXICO
94 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston, NJ
Website /Program website New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System &
Jonathan Haber, DPM Kaiser Foundation Hospital
973-222-6890 1501 San Pedro Drive, Southeast
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 Albuquerque, NM
Website
Saint Michael's Medical Center Sheldon Siegel, DPM
268 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 505-265-1711 x5313
Newark, NJ PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
Website
AnnMarie Palagiano, DPM
973-399-3232
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1

396 Broadway Campus
NEW YORK
Kingston, NY

Website
Bellevue Hospital Michael Keller, DPM
462 1st Avenue 845-339-4191
New York, NY PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Website
Alfred Garofalo, DPM Huntington Hospital at Northwell Health
646-458-3718 270 Park Avenue
PMSR—2/2/2 Huntington, NY
Catholic Health System - Sisters of Charity Hospital Jason Feinberg, DPM
2157 Main Street 631-271-2491
Buffalo, NY PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
Joseph Anain, Jr., DPM Interfaith Medical Center
716-862-1475 1545 Atlantic Avenue
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 Brooklyn, NY
Website
Coney Island Hospital James De Meo, DPM
2601 Ocean Parkway 718-613-4856
Brooklyn, NY PMSR & PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 & 1/1/1
Glenn Donovan, DPM Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
718-616-3440 8900 Van Wyck Expressway
PMSR—3/3/3 Jamaica, NY
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Steven Mehl, DPM
Northport 718-326-7771
79 Middleville Road Podiatry Section 112A PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Northport, NY
Website /Program website Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Steven Goldman,, DPM 585 Schenectady Avenue
631-261-4400 Brooklyn, NY
Peter Mollica, DPM
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center 718-604-5483
1000 Montauk Highway PMSR & PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 & 1/1/1
West Islip, NY
Website/Program website Lenox Hill Hospital at Northwell Health
Bruce McLaughlin, DPM 100 East 77th Street
631-376-4163 New York, NY
William Spielfogel, DPM
212-570-9300
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2

Long Island Jewish Forest Hills at Northwell Health New York College of Podiatric Medicine &
102-01 66th Road Metropolitan Hospital Center
Forest Hills, NY 53 East 124th Street
Website /Program website New York, NY
Michael DellaCorte, DPM Website/Program website
718-830-1920 Robert Eckles, DPM
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4 212-410-8480
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
Long Island Jewish/North Shore at Northwell Health
270-05 76th Avenue New York Community Hospital
New Hyde Park, NY 2525 Kings Highway
Website /Program website Brooklyn, NY
Russell Caprioli, DPM Website
516-825-4070 Lawrence Santi, DPM
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4 718-435-1031
PMSR—2/2/2
111 East 210th Street New York Methodist Hospital
Bronx, NY 506 6th Street
Eric Walter, DPM Website /Program website
718-920-2060 Ronald Soave, DPM
PMSR/RRA—5/5/5 718-780-5716
PMSR & PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 & 3/3/3
12 North 7th Avenue NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens
Mount Vernon, NY 56-45 Main Street
Website Flushing, NY
Dominic Catanese, DPM Website
347-577-4414 Charles Lombardi, DPM
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 718-224-2030
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4/4
1st Avenue at 16th Street NYU Hospitals Center
New York, NY 150 55th Street
David Gitlin, DPM Website /Program website
516-791-3338 Jeffrey Lucido, DPM
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3/3 718-745-3800
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
One Gustave L. Levy Place Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Inc.
New York, NY 169 Riverside Drive
Website /Program website Binghamton, NY
David Gitlin, DPM Website /Program website
212-241-3226 Guido LaPorta, DPM
PMSR/RRA—8/8/8 607-766-9097
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4

Richmond University Medical Center Staten Island University Hospital at Northwell Health
355 Bard Avenue 475 Seaview Avenue
Staten Island, NY Staten Island, NY
Michael Piccarelli, DPM John Sottile, DPM
718-273-0123 718-226-8630

Rochester General Hospital SUNY Downstate Medical Center - University Hospital
1425 Portland Avenue of Brooklyn
Rochester, NY 450 Clarkson Avenue
Robert Russo, DPM Website /Program website
585-342-8700 Michael Trepal, DPM
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4 212-410-8067
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
127 South Broadway The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Yonkers, NY 121 DeKalb Avenue Suite 19E
James De Meo, DPM Website /Program website
914-378-8513 Ovidio Falcone, DPM
PMSR & PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 & 1/1/1 718-250-6995
PMSR & PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 & 2/2/2
South Nassau Communities Hospital
One Healthy Way United Health Services Hospitals, Inc.
Oceanside, NY 33-57 Harrison Street
Website Johnson City, NY
Lawrence Horl, DPM Website /Program website
516-766-5550 Shari Nichols, DPM
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 607-772-8776
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
4422 3rd Avenue Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Health Care System
Bronx, NY 423 East 23rd Street
Website /Program website New York, NY
Emilio Goez, DPM Website
516-378-8383 Vincent Gramuglia, DPM
PMSR & PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 & 3/3/3/3 212-686-7500 x3609
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
327 Beach 19th Street Winthrop University Hospital
Far Rockaway, NY Office of Academic Affairs
Website /Program website 222 Station Plaza North, Suite 305
Arnold Hertz, DPM Mineola, NY
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 Tomasz Rostkowski, DPM
516-352-3417
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
374 Stockholm Street 2213 Cherry Street
Brooklyn, NY Toledo, OH
Ronald Guberman, DPM Kathryn Schramm, DPM
718-963-7332 419-885-4471
PMSR & PMSR/RRA—8/8/8 & 3/3/3 PMSR/RRA—3/3/3

OHIO
730 West Market Street

Lima, OH
Alliance Community Hospital Website
200 East State Street Shawn Ward, DPM
Alliance, OH 419-225-7276
Leslie Niehaus, DPM
330-821-6438 St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 2351 East 22nd Street
Cleveland, OH
Dayton VA Medical Center Website /Program website
4100 West 3rd Street Michael Canales, DPM
Dayton, OH 216-363-2725
Website PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
Jay Wenig, DPM
937-268-6511 x4103 The Christ Hospital
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 2139 Auburn Avenue
Grant Medical Center Cincinnati, OH
285 East State Street Suite 670 Website /Program website
Columbus, OH Douglas Schuckmann, DPM
Christopher Hyer, DPM PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
614-566-9041
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4 The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health
4777 East Galbraith Road
Louis Stokes Cleveland Cincinnati, OH
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Website
10701 East Boulevard (W112) Robert Brarens, DPM
Cleveland, OH 513-489-2400
Danae Lowell, DPM
216-791-3800 The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 410 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH
Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Website /Program website
3700 Kolbe Road Erik Monson, DPM
Lorain, OH 614-366-8140
Mark Hardy, DPM
440-773-9835
PMSR/RRA—6/6/6

TriHealth - Bethesda North Hospital
10500 Montgomery Road
OKLAHOMA
Cincinnati, OH

Website
Todd Adams, DPM Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma, LLC and Cleveland
513-474-4450 Clinic Foundation
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2 100 Southeast 59th Street
Oklahoma City, OK
University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Kent State Website /Program website
University College of Podiatric Medicine William Smith, DPM
27100 Chardon Road 405-943-7797
Richmond Heights, OH PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
William Saar, DPM
OREGON
440-585-4130

PMSR & PMSR/RRA—4/4/4 & 6/6/6
Legacy Health
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of 1015 Northwest 22nd Avenue Suite 22
Medicine Portland, OR
234 Goodman Street Website /Program website
Cincinnati, OH Steven Laxson, DPM
Website 503-413-8401
Cary Copeland, DPM PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
513-558-8359
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
PENNSYLVANIA

Western Reserve Health Education, Inc.
500 Gypsy Lane Albert Einstein Medical Center
Youngstown, OH 5501 Old York Road
Website Philadelphia, PA
Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM Website /Program website
330-884-3068 Larry Menacker, DPM
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4 215-843-2330
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
1900 23rd Street Aria Jefferson Health
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 10800 Knights Road
Website /Program website Philadelphia, PA
Rahul Khandekar, DPM Website/Program website
330-923-0553 Justin Fleming, DPM
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 215-464-6600
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3

Bryn Mawr Hospital
130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue H Wing Room 319
Bryn Mawr, PA
David Bernstein, DPM
610-212-5742
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3

Chestnut Hill Hospital Heritage Valley Beaver
8835 Germantown Avenue 1000 Dutch Ridge Road
Philadelphia, PA Beaver, PA
Albert Mosheyev, DPM Kimberlee Hobizal, DPM
215-247-0879 724-773-8980

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Millcreek Community Hospital
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 5515 Peach Street
3900 Woodland Avenue Erie, PA
Philadelphia, PA Website /Program website
Website Jason Lee, DPM
Karen Galli, DPM 814-868-8217
215-823-5800 x6647 PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
PMSR—1/1/1
Crozer-Chester Medical Center 51 North 39th Street
One Medical Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA
Upland, PA Website /Program website
Website /Program website Alan Mlodzienski, DPM
William Urbas, DPM 215-662-9563
610-534-6330 PMSR/RRA—4/4/4/4
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 140 Nutt Road
Lebanon Phoenixville, PA
1700 South Lincoln Avenue Website /Program website
Lebanon, PA Jason Miller, DPM
Richard LaTour, DPM PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
717-228-5952
PMSR—1/1/1 Pinnacle Health Hospitals
111 South Front Street
Geisinger-Community Medical Center Harrisburg, PA
1800 Mulberry Street Website /Program website
Scranton, PA Jeffrey Marks, DPM
Website 717-697-7602
Guido LaPorta, DPM PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
570-348-1757
PMSR/RRA—5/5/5 Reading Hospital
6th Avenue and Spruce Street
Hahnemann University Hospital West Reading, PA
Broad and Vine Streets Website /Program website
Philadelphia, PA Kevin Naugle, DPM
Steven Boc, DPM PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
215-568-3510
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3

5800 Ridge Avenue
RHODE ISLAND
Philadelphia, PA

Website
Larry Goss, DPM Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
215-483-2006 111 Brewster Street
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4 Pawtucket, RI
Saint Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus Douglas Glod, DPM
1736 Hamilton Street 401-724-7722
Allentown, PA PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Robert Diamond, DPM Roger Williams Medical Center
610-865-0311 825 Chalkstone Avenue
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 Providence, RI
Website/ Program website
Suburban Community Hospital Michael Battey, DPM
2701 DeKalb Pike 401-273-5800
East Norriton, PA PMSR/RRA—3/3/3
Lynne Casper, DPM
TENNESSEE
610-279-3080

PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Temple University Hospital Veterans Way Surgical Service (112), Box 4000
3401 North Broad Street Mountain Home, TN
Philadelphia, PA Website
Website /Program website Robert Alworth, DPM
Andrew Meyr, DPM 423-926-1171 x2019
215-625-5353 PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4/4

TEXAS

1400 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA Hunt Regional Medical Center
Website /Program website 4215 Joe Ramsey Boulevard
Patrick Burns, DPM Greenville, TX
PMSR/RRA—6/6/6 & 1/1/1/1 Steven Brancheau, DPM
903-455-2383
West Penn Hospital PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
4800 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA John Peter Smith Hospital
Website /Program website 1500 South Main Street
Alan Catanzariti, DPM Fort Worth, TX
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 Brian Carpenter, DPM
817-702-1370
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2

22999 U.S. Highway 59 North
VIRGINIA
Kingwood, TX

Website
Jorge Matuk, DPM Carilion Clinic
281-597-1630 1906 Belleview Avenue, Southeast
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 Roanoke, VA
Scott & White Memorial Hospital J. Randolph Clements, DPM
2401 South 31st Street 540-981-8345
Temple, TX PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Website/Program website
Douglas Murdoch, DPM Eastern Virginia Medical School
254-935-5750 PO Box 1980 Office of Graduate Medical Education
PMSR/RRA—4/4/4 Norfolk, VA
St. Joseph Medical Center Patrick Agnew, DPM
1401 Saint Joseph Parkway 757-523-0414
Houston, TX PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Website
Gary Lepow, DPM Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
713-756-8217 3300 Gallows Road
PMSR/RRA—3/3/3 Falls Church, VA
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Stephen Stern, DPM
Antonio 703-776-6141
7703 Floyd Curl Drive MSC7776 PMSR/RRA—5/5/5
San Antonio, TX
Website /Program website McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Michael Palladino, DPM 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard 112H
210-567-5146 Richmond, VA
Jonathan Brantley, DPM
West Houston Medical Center - Harris County 804-675-6910
12141 Richmond Avenue PMSR—1/1/1
Houston, TX
Website Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Samuel Mendicino, DPM 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Podiatry Services
281-531-4100 Salem, VA
Paul Shearer, DPM
UTAH 540-982-2463 x1443
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1

5169 South Cottonwood Street Suite 303
Murray, UT
Website
Clint Larsen, DPM
801-507-3747
PMSR/RRA—6/6/6

VERMONT WISCONSIN

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
100 Hospital Drive East 2301 North Lake Drive
Bennington, VT Milwaukee, WI
William Sarchino, DPM Randall Dei, DPM
802-442-2034 414-745-9296

WASHINTON STATE Gundersen Clinic, Ltd. & Gundersen Lutheran Med.Ctr.,
Inc.

Gundersen Medical Foundation, Ltd.
Franciscan Health System - St. Francis Hospital 1900 South Avenue
34509 9th Avenue South Suite 306 La Crosse, WI
Federal Way, WA Website /Program website
Website /Program website David Dawson, DPM
Byron Hutchinson, DPM 608-775-2961
253-944-4177 PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
Wheaton Franciscan - Saint Joseph
Madigan Army Medical Center 5000 West Chambers Street
9040 Fitzsimmons Avenue Milwaukee, WI
Tacoma, WA Website /Program website
Website /Program website Sean Wilson, DPM
Tobias Glister, DPM 262-395-4141
253-968-0321 PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
PMSR/RRA—1/1/1
Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus 2500 Overlook Terrace
500 17th Avenue Madison, WI
Seattle, WA Website
Website /Program website Tracy Ellington, DPM
Doug Hale, DPM 608-256-1901
206-215-2221 PMSR/RRA—2/2/2
PMSR/RRA—2/2/2

1660 South Columbian Way
Seattle, WA
Website
Kerry Sweet, DPM
253-582-8440 x76523
PMSR & PMSR/RRA—1/1/1 & 1/1/1

LIST OF APPROVED FELLOWSHIPS

COLORADO NEW YORK

Eastern Colorado Health Care System Coney Island Hospital
1055 Clermont Street (112) 2601 Ocean Parkway
Denver, CO 80220 Brooklyn, NY 11235
303-399-8020 718-616-3440
Program Director: Edward Ballow, DPM Program Director: Glenn Donovan, DPM
Authorized Positions: 1/1 Authorized Position:1
Podiatric Wound Care and Diabetic Foot Research Podiatric Wound Care


FLORIDA 327 Beach 19th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

718-869-7000
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine Program Director: Joseph Tarantino, DPM
11300 NE Second Avenue Authorized Positions: 4
Miami Shores, FL 33161 Wound Care and Tissue Healing
305-899-3250
Program Director: James M. Losito, DPM
Authorized Position: 1 OHIO

Podiatric Sports Medicine

KENTUCKY University Hospitals Regional Hospitals
27100 Chardon Road
Richmond Heights, OH 44143
Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Healthcare/ KentuckyOne 440-585-6501
Health Program Director: Mark J. Mendeszoon, DPM
200 Abraham Flexner Way Authorized Position: 1
Louisville, KY 40202 Advanced Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
502-582-7439
Program Director: Timothy C. Ford, DPM University Hospitals Regional Hospitals
Authorized Position: 1 27100 Chardon Road
Reconstructive Foot and Diabetic Limb Salvage/Preservation Richmond Heights, OH 44143
440-585-6501
Program Director: Barbara Saar, DPM
MICHIGAN Authorized Positions: 1/1
Infectious Disease/Wound Care

4201 Saint Antoine PENNSLYVANIA
Detroit, MI 48201-1498

313-745-5146
Program Director: Charles G. Kissel, DPM Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Authorized Position: 1 51 North 39th Street
Diabetic Foot Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-662-9664
The University of Michigan Health System Program Director: D. Scot Malay, DPM
Suite 150B Administrator: Michele M. Volpe
2600 Green Road Podiatric Research
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
724-764-3186 Saint Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus
Program Director: Michael E. Munson, DPM 1736 Hamilton Street
Authorized Positions: 1/1 Allentown, PA 18104
Research Fellowship in Limb Preservation, Wound Care, 610-628-8318
and Diabetic Lower Extremity Complications Program Director: Robert Diamond, DPM
Authorized Position: 1
Podiatric Dermatology

WASHINGTON STATE

9040 Jackson Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98431-1100

253-968-0197
Program Director: Mario N. Ponticello, DPM
Authorized Position: 1
Limb Preservation Complex Lower Extremity Surgery and
Research

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2017 CPME APPROVED RESIDENCIES

List anything unique about your interview: Nothing unique

Attended a clerkship at this program: Yes

Past graduates attended a post-residency fellowship at this facility: No

If no, where? unanswered

Program provides CME funding: No

Outside of salary, other benefits resident(s) found beneficial: Health insurance

Unique rotations or opportunities available at program: No

Rotations located at different facilities: Yes Number: 1

Typical work week at program: Clinic from 8-4

Average weekly work schedule

Hours per week: 51-60 Academic evening obligation hours: 1-5

Paid moonlighting opportunities available during residency: No

Time spent per week in clinic: 31-40 hours

Time spent per week in surgery: 1-10 hours

Time spent per week in inpatient hospital: 1-10 hours

Time spent per week in academics: 1-10 hours

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Unique rotations or opportunities available at program: Yes