The primary goal of the McLaren Oakland Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program is to provide an academically and clinically sound training program for the Resident, so that they can acquire outstanding knowledge and clinical skills in podiatric medicine and surgery (includes reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery credentials). The program has a strong emphasis on balancing clinical and surgical training with academic teaching and research. The aim of the program is to provide the trainee with the basic and clinical knowledge, foot and ankle surgical skills (elective, reconstructive, trauma, wound care, and limb salvage), development of clinical judgment, experiences in non-podiatry comprehensive medical and surgical subspecialty, research, ability to manage patient expectations and complications, ability to critically analyze and formulate treatment strategies, development in teaching and lecturing skills, professionalism and interpersonal skills required as a specialist practicing in podiatric medicine and surgery. The training will prepare Residents to excel as highly competent podiatric surgeons providing compassionate and comprehensive care in all areas of podiatric medicine and surgery. The training curriculum will allow the Resident to become independent active learners to be used for the rest of his/her career. Please direct any and all specific questions regarding the program to me (zeeshan.husain@mclaren.org).
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Weekly didactic sessions include radiology reviews as well as academic review topics.
Lecture series on core curriculum topics are covered over the course of three years to prepare the Resident to pass the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle sections) and American Board of Podiatric Medicine qualifying examinations.
Residents will have on-going board preparation through weekly didactics and structured core curriculum. Through discussions, conceptual learning will allow for higher level understanding of medical and surgical principles.
Residents will meet monthly with the Research Coordinator for critical journal reviews. In addition, opportunity is available to review articles submitted for publication to the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Residents prepare morbidity and mortality complications to the M&M committee in which cases are reviewed to determine if standard of care was followed and what could have been done to avoid complications.
McLaren Oakland Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program participates in CASPR/CRIP. This is the companion informational site supporting the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR). CASPR is a national residency application and matching service for podiatric medical and surgical residencies. The Centralized Residency Interview Process (CRIP) and will only accept applications through the CRIP Service beginning in August. CRIP scheduling online is available of CASPRweb.org in mid-December. Paper applications are not accepted.
Information about requirements for applications can be found at CASPRweb.org.
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills and personal qualities. Although not required, visitation is strongly encouraged to obtain first-hand experience of the program and to witness the camaraderie and competence of the residents. McLaren Oakland will not discriminate with regard to sex, age, race, religion, color, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Interviews will be held at the designated CRIP facility (Texas) in January. Applicants meeting the selection criteria will be contacted for interviews by email. Match results will be available on your CASPRweb.org account on the first day of Match Week, in March.
Residents are expected to be actively involved in podiatric surgery research as well as case reports. Presentations will be given at the annual Michigan Podiatric Medical Association conference. Research work will be structured to be submitted for publication before completing the program.
Diplomate- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery Diplomate - American Society of Podiatric Surgery
Diplomate - American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Diplomate - American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Associate - American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Email: judy.guthro@mclaren.org Phone: 248-338-5259
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Students will apply through the AACPM Clerkship Universal Application Process. McLaren Oakland Hospital can accommodate up to two students per month.