The program can provide up to three years of intense training in podiatric medicine and surgery with a specific emphasis on comprehensive diabetic foot care and clinical podiatric pathology and surgery. This year affords residents the opportunity to become well versed in medical diagnoses and the ability to incorporate podiatric manifestations in their treatments. PSR-12 year is granted to those selected upon completion of the PPMR year. This year of training provides the resident with comprehensive exposure to the diabetic foot including elective and emergency surgery and exposure to various forefoot and rearfoot surgical entities and their treatment. Basic surgical technique is emphasized in this year in preparation for further training or practice.
Emphasis is placed on reconstructive rearfoot procedures both in diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
This clinical fellowship is offered to select individuals who have completed training in a podiatry residency program. The program emphasizes the evaluation and management of patients with diabetes. The clinical fellow will take an active role in the advancement of the multi-specialty approach to the management of patients with the disease. Candidates should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in academic podiatric medicine. This research fellowship is structured for one to two years of training with emphasis on the epidemiology, outcomes and interventions of diabetic foot complications.