In addition to the information below, the program is further complimented with journal clubs, daily morning reports with faculty and formal lectures two to three times a week with grand rounds monthly. Surgical cadaver labs and M&M are also held regularly. All residents are expected to participate in lecture series, morning reports and a research project. The University of Florida Borland Library is extensive and residents have full access to all of the University of Florida library and research facilities.
PGY-1
PGY-1 podiatry residents are required to do rotations in various departments and will share call schedules in orthopaedics, as well as in podiatric medicine.
PGY-1 Rotations
| Rotation | Months |
|---|---|
| Podiatric Medicine and Surgery | 6+ months |
| Radiology | 2 weeks |
| Emergency Medicine | 1 month |
| Infectious Diseases | 2 weeks |
| Anesthesiology | 2 weeks |
| General Surgery-Trauma | 2 weeks |
| Psychiatry | 3 weeks |
| Vascular Surgery | 3 weeks |
| Rheumatology | 2 weeks |
| Internal Medicine | 1 month |
| Interventional Cardiology | 1 week |
| Rheumatology | 2 weeks |
PGY-2
PGY-2 residents will participate in podiatric medicine and surgery throughout the year, as well as a rotation in orthopaedic trauma. There will be surgical opportunities with Veterans Affairs throughout the year as well. Surgery is a major emphasis of our program and runs the full scope of podiatric and orthopaedic surgery.
PGY-2 Rotations
| Rotation | Months |
|---|---|
| Podiatric Medicine and Surgery – Veterans Affairs | 10+ months |
| Orthopaedic Trauma | 2 months |
PGY-3
PGY-3 Residents will participate in podiatric medicine and surgery throughout the year, as well as surgical opportunities at Veterans Affairs, Jacksonville Beach Surgery Center and Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Surgery is a major emphasis on our program and runs the full scope of podiatric and orthopaedic surgery.
PGY-3 Rotations
| Rotation | Months |
|---|---|
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|
12 months |
Call Schedule
The resident call schedule will be distributed by class year and divided equally amongst 3 residents as follows for a 52-week, 364-day academic calendar. *
* Call schedules are subject to change.
On call quarters are provided for all residents.
- PGY-1: 1st year class will be responsible for 213 days of primary call, including government holidays.
- PGY-2: 2nd year class will be responsible for 99 days of primary call. 2nd years will also assist as back up call for the first part of the year.
- PGY-3: 3rd year class will be responsible for 52 days of primary call
Research
Each resident is encouraged to produce one research manuscript suitable for submission to a peer reviewed journal, clinics issue or textbook based on available opportunities afforded them.
The podiatric resident should prepare at least one poster at a regional or national podiatric meeting.
In addition to conducting their own research, each resident will be afforded the opportunity to be involved with clinical trials conducted within the Foot & Ankle division of the Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Department.
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