Rochester General Hospital
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Residency Program
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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.
Robert Russo, DPM
Program Director
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 complimented by rotations in orthopaedic 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 | 11 weeks |
| Radiology | 4 weeks |
| Endocrinology | 4 weeks |
| Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | 1 weeks |
| General Surgery | 4 weeks |
| Infectious Disease | 4 weeks |
| TOTAL | 48 Weeks |
Year 2
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| Podiatric Medicine and Surgery | 30 weeks |
| Plastic Surgery | 4 weeks |
| Orthopaedics/Trauma | 6 weeks |
| Pain Management | 2 weeks |
| Wound Care | 2 weeks |
| Behavioral Sciences | 2 weeks |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2 weeks |
| TOTAL | 48 Weeks |
Year 3
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| Podiatric Medicine and Surgery | 37 weeks |
| Vascular Surgery | 4 weeks |
| General Orthopaedics | 6 weeks |
| TOTAL | 47 Weeks |
Information for Applicants
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), Our program code is:
CASPR #
0807
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
Benefits and Compensation
Salaries are paid on a bi-weekly basis. The salaries for the 2018-2019 academic year will be:
$58,669
PGY-1
$59,814
PGY-2
$60,981
PGY-3
The following is a list of benefits granted to all residents at no charge.
Categories
Benefits
Vacation
4 weeks of paid vacation per year
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive health insurance is extended to residents and their families at no charge.
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
Full salary is continued during off-the-job disability up to 26 weeks
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.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or need further details regarding our program, contact Podiatric Residency Program Coordinator, Lisette Clemente-Cline by email at PMSR@rochesterregional.org or by phone at 585.922.4731
Current Residents
Faculty
Rochester General Hospital – Podiatric Surgery and Medicine Residency
1425 Portland Ave.
Rochester, NY 14621
PMSR@rochesterregional.org