PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The goal of the Podiatry Residency Program is to train qualified physicians to become highly competent and well-rounded Podiatric surgeons. This process includes acquisition knowledge and experience in general podiatry and the sub-specialties along with an understanding of the related basic sciences, motor skills, equipment management, patient skills, office management, medical ethics and investigative research techniques. This knowledge, understanding and experience will be obtained during a planned orderly progression from PGY 1 - PGY 3 and will be assessed regularly using pre-established criteria. In addition, this program will undergo periodic self-assessment reviews to assure that these goals are being met. The department will achieve or exceed all standards set by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

RESIDENTS

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

OBJECTIVES:

1. To give proper and timely referrals.
2. To accurately diagnosis lower extremity disease using physical examination, bio-mechanical evaluations when appropriate, and laboratory and radiological investigations.
3. To know proper surgical procedure selection.
4. To learn to critique published papers and reports for accuracy and credibility .
5. Demonstrate proper judgement in the diagnosis and treatment of:
   • Tinea pedis
   • Peripheral neuropathy
   • Neuromas
   • Tenidinitis
   • Capsulitis/metatarsalgia
   • Heel spur syndrome/fasciitis
   • Rheumatic diseases
   • Exostosis
   • Structural abnormalities/boney abnormalities
   • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
   • PVD
   • Healing of skin/bone
   • Systemic diseases
   • Casting/immobilization
   • Treatment of all dermatological conditions
   • Fracture management, sx and non sx
   • Diabetes
     • Systemic
     • Wound care
     • Prevention
     • Education

TASKS:

1. Become actively involved with each patient seen in the Podiatry Clinic in order to develop the necessary clinical regimen.
2. Assist in supervising Podiatric and Medical Students rotating through the Podiatry Clinic.
3. Present all surgical candidates, and all patients with interesting, unique, and/or patients with problems that are difficult to manage to the attending staff physician during Grand Rounds. In doing so, the resident will develop the necessary thought process for adequate treatment, planning and diagnosis.
4. Participate in all departmental educational meetings, discussions, and cadaver dissection.
5. Prepare for publication, a scientific paper, case report or literature review.

For more information about the JPS Health Network residency programs, please contact:
Mary Bryant
817-927-6841
mbryant@jpshealth.org