Curriculum and Didactics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Podiatric medicine and surgery residency program

Training: Three year program
Positions: Approved for three positions

Curriculum
The Podiatric curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive training rotations resulting in a high level of competency in Podiatric Surgery. The program provides technical and academic opportunities through challenging rotations and didactics.

Rotations

Rotations are scheduled in 13 Blocks of 4 weeks each

PGY 1

• Podiatric Medicine & Surgery - 34 weeks
• Infectious Disease – 4 weeks
• Behavioral Medicine – 2 weeks
• Emergency Medicine – 4 weeks
• Internal Medicine – 4 weeks
• Medical Imaging – 2 weeks
• Anesthesia – 2 weeks

PGY 2

• Podiatric Medicine & Surgery – 42 weeks
• Vascular Surgery – 4 weeks
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – 2 weeks
• Orthopedic Surgery – 2 weeks
• Plastic Surgery – 2 weeks

PGY 3

• Podiatric Medicine & Surgery (Focusing on Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery) – 52 weeks

A Wound Care Rotation is scheduled sequentially over the three-year program.

Didactics

Multiple didactic activities are required including ACFAS research poster/abstract, ACFAS Michigan Division surgical presentations, MPMA consortium, MPMA abstract competition, radiology reviews, journal clubs, board reviews, monthly cadaveric dissection labs, podiatric skill workshops, and practice management.