Rotations in the Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency

Several experiences/rotations have been established in these areas to allow the resident to meet all the requirements necessary for the residency.

• Orthopedics
• Anesthesiology
• Medical Imaging / Radiology
• Pathology
• Podiatry Surgery
• Podiatric Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Wound Care
• Community Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Dermatology
• Internal Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Sports Medicine / Rehabilitation
• Infectious Disease
• General Surgery
• Behavior Science

Core Courses

The resident will maintain general core competencies in each rotation to fulfill all requirements. The following competencies are required for all rotations/experiences:

• Prevent, diagnose, and manage diseases, disorders, and injuries of the pediatric and adult lower extremity
• Assess and manage the patient's general medical status
• Practice with professionalism, compassion, and concern in a legal, ethical, and moral fashion
• Communicate effectively and function in a multidisciplinary setting
• Manage individuals and populations in a variety of socioeconomic and healthcare settings
• Understand podiatric practice management in a multitude of healthcare delivery settings
• Be professionally inquisitive, life-long learners and teachers utilizing research, scholarly activity, and information technologies to enhance professional knowledge and clinical practice