Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

Rochester General Hospital

Director’s Letter

Thank you for considering our Program here at Rochester General Hospital located in the beautiful Western NY region. We are very excited for the opportunity to embark upon this new endeavor.

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals wanting to excel in the podiatric profession and who will help to shape this program by paving the way for those that follow in all the years to come.

Please take a moment to review our website.

Paul Merkel, DPM
Program Director

Welcome to the Home of High-Quality Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Education

Look to us for the highest quality education. We sharpen your clinical skills, teach you to teach, cultivate your scholarship potential and invest in your success.

Overview

Rochester General Hospital, located in Rochester NY, has received provisional approval for a 36-month Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program that emphasizes on all aspects of podiatric care from basic clinical experiences to advanced reconstructive procedures.
Our program began with the 2017-2018 academic year, with PMSR/RRA certification, and emphasizes all aspects of podiatric care from basic clinical experiences to advanced reconstructive procedures.

Residents have opportunities to learn from expert medical and surgical specialists from multiple health care facilities within Rochester Regional Health, allowing for a multidisciplinary approach to education and medicine. Rotations include internal medicine, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, wound care, radiology, endocrinology, infectious disease, behavioral sciences, pathology, and laboratory medicine. Extensive training in podiatric medicine and surgery is complemented by rotations in orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, and plastic surgery.

Rochester General Hospital’s podiatric residency program stresses a hands-on and interactive approach to teaching. Students will learn by doing, not watching. Along with a truly hands-on experience, students participate in monthly journal clubs, case discussions, resident presentations, and numerous research opportunities.

If you have any questions or need further details regarding our program, contact us at PMSR@rochesterregional.org

Curriculum

Year 1

ROTATION WEEKS
Internal Medicine 6 weeks
Emergency Medicine 6 weeks
Anesthesiology 4 weeks
Wound Care 4 weeks
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 13 weeks
Radiology 2 weeks
Endocrinology 4 weeks
Pathology 1 weeks
General Surgery 4 weeks
Infectious Disease 4 weeks
TOTAL 48 weeks

Year 2

ROTATION WEEKS
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 19 weeks
Plastic Surgery 4 weeks
Orthopaedics/Trauma 6 weeks
Pain Management 2 weeks
Wound Care 4 weeks
Behavioral Sciences 2 weeks
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2 weeks
ACFAS Conference 1 week
Inpatient Endocrinology 4 weeks
Vascular Surgery 4 weeks
TOTAL 48 weeks

Year 3

ROTATION WEEKS
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 39 weeks
Elective 4 weeks
Vascular Surgery-Unity 4 weeks
ACFAS Conference 1 week
TOTAL 48 weeks

How to Apply

Rochester General Hospital podiatric residency program participates in the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR) – a national, centralized application process and computerized matching service for the placement of podiatric medical school graduates into podiatric medical and surgical residencies.

Additionally, we will be participating in the Centralized Residency Interview Program (CRIP).

Rochester General Hospital will not be able to sponsor visas for the Podiatric Residency Program; you will need to be authorized to work in the United States to enroll in our residency program.

If you have any questions or need further details regarding our program, contact us via email at PMSR@rochesterregional.org.

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Applicants should contact their medical schools, or see the ERAS Web site for more information on this service.

Deadline for Application: November 22, 2020

0807

CASPR NUMBER

Benefits & Compensation

The following is a list of benefits granted to all residents at no charge.

Vacation

4 weeks of paid vacation per year

Professional Liability Insurance

Professional liability insurance is provided by Rochester General Hospital’s insurance program for activities required by the residency program.

Term Life Insurance

$10,000 employer paid coverage with option to purchase added coverage up to 4 times annual salary.

Plan for Short-term Disability

Residents are entitled to up to six months of pay in the event of any disability, compensated at 60% of the resident stipend.

Long-term Disability

Option to purchase 50-67% of pay coverage

Retirement Program

Option to enroll in tax-deferred annuity plan.

Dental Plan

Option to purchase one of two plans available

Wellness Center

Free membership to state of the art Rochester Regional Health fitness center, including classes offered at the center.

Salaries are paid on a bi-weekly basis. The salaries for the 2020-2021 academic year will be:

$61,500

PGY-1

$62,500

PGY-2

$65,000

PGY-3

Why Rochester?

The Greater Rochester area, in the Finger Lakes region of New York, is a truly unique place to live and work. Rochester’s urban arts, entertainment and dining venues are complemented by surrounding suburban, rural and lakefront communities. This results in a wealth of options for work and play.
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Contact Us

Yashira Rodriguez

Podiatric Residency Program Coordinator

Rochester General Hospital

Podiatric Surgery and Medicine Residency
1425 Portland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621

PMSR@rochesterregional.org

If you have any questions or need further details regarding our program, contact Podiatric Residency Program Coordinator, Yashira Rodriguez by email at PMSR@rochesterregional.org or by phone at 585.922.4731

Faculty

View the current Faculty and Staff for the Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency Program

Current Residents

View our current residents in the Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency Program