May 2009 – April 2010 Training Year

Clerkship Program Description:

This is a two week or full month hospital based clerkship program. Externs work closely with the podiatry residents and attendings treating inpatients and outpatients. Clerkship training includes:

• General Podiatry Clinic (hands on)
• Podiatric Surgery (scrub-in)
• Pre-op Surgical Evaluation Clinic (hands on)
• Inpatient Consults (hands on)
• Case Presentations at Podiatry Grand Rounds
• Journal Club & Various Lectures

Podiatric Residency Program:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Health Care System, has been providing podiatric residency training since 1988. Since its beginning, over 80 podiatry residents have been trained. Two entry level slots are available per year in a 3-year PM&S-36. The program encompasses the full scope of surgical training in all training years, scrubbing with a vast number of surgical attendings – forefoot, reconstructive rearfoot & ankle including Charcot reconstruction, limb salvage and arthroscopy. The residency program is fully approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. The next on- site visit is scheduled for the fall of 2012.

Although not a prerequisite, participating in the clerkship program may significantly increase the chance of selection into the residency program, since the clerkship gives the applicant the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. Visitations to the program are also encouraged.

Duration of Rotation:

• Choice of a full month rotation (1st - last day of the month) OR a two week rotation (schedule two week block with Dr. Green).
• If the first day of the rotation is a weekend or federal holiday, the rotation will begin on the first business day.
• Modifications to the above rotation start/end dates will be considered. Please discuss your request with Dr. Green.

Months that Program is Available:

Year round

General Information:

• Vouchers for lunch provided.
• Large, clean, spacious treatment rooms, each with a computer for computerized medical records, digital x-rays and access to the "PRESENT"  lecture series.
• Newly renovated, state-of-the-art operating room utilizing the latest technology.
  Great location: . 30 minutes to NYC. . 45 minutes to the Jersey Shore. . 90 minutes to Philadelphia. . 4 hours to Boston. . 4½ hours to Washington, D.C.