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DVA – Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System

SAVAHCS Dept 11-112 Attn: PODIATRIC SURGERY

3601 South 6th Avenue

Tucson, AZ 85723

CASPR # 0240

CRIP No

Rescue Fund Insured: yes

COTH Member: Yes

Entry Level Positions: n/a

Type

# Approved

# Filling

Director

Valarie N. Samoy DPM

Phone: 520-792-1450

Program E-mail: Valarie.samoy@va.gov

Hospital Description

Accreditation: JCAHO

Offers podiatry clerkship: yes

Staff DPMs: 4

Affiliated Institutions:

We are affiliated with 16+ institutions and private practices in the Tucson metro area.

Other Residency Programs: n/a

Clinical Experiences

Anesthesiology: yes

Behavioral Science: yes

Dermatology: yes

Diabetic Wound Care: yes

Emergency Room: yes

Family Practice: no

Internal Medicine: yes

Infectious Disease: yes

Neurology: yes

Orthopedics: yes

Office Rotations: yes

Outpatient Clinic: yes

Pathology/Lab: yes

Pediatrics: yes

Plastic Surgery: yes

Podiatry: yes

Podiatry (Surgery): yes

Radiology: yes

Rehabilitation: yes

Rheumatology: yes

Surgery: yes

Trauma: yes

Vascular Surgery: yes

Other Clinical Experiences: n/a

Program Emphasis:

Graduate a well-rounded, compassionate and competent podiatric surgeon.

Didactic Program

Grand Rounds: yes

Book Club: no

Journal Club: yes

Research: yes

Lecture Series: yes

Resident Benefits

Stipends

First Year: $56,023

Second Year: $58,421

Third Year: $61,013

Fourth Year: n/a

CME Allowance: yes

Health Insurance: yes

Malpractice Insuarance: yes

Housing: no

Meals: no

Sick Leave: yes

Uniforms: yes

Vacation: yes

Other Resident Benefits:

ABFAS in-training exam. ABPM in-training exam.
BLS and ACLS certification. CITI TRAINING for research.

Applicant Requirements

Mail additional fees and required documents not included in your CASPR application and any non-electronic document to this address: SAVAHCS Dept 11-112 ATTN: PODIATRIC SURGERY 3601 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723

NBPME Part III: Yes

Program Application Fee: n/a

Refundable: n/a

Payable to: n/a

Clerkship Required: yes

State Licensure: Training

ACLS: yes

CPR: yes

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Minimum Rank: no

Other Applicant Requirements:

Background checks and Drug Screening required. Clerkship is preferred. ACLS must be up to date when residents start PGY 1.

Available Resources

Sample Contract: Contact Program

Benefit Package: Contact Program

Curriculum: Contact Program

Program Overview

We emphasize the training of a well-qualified podiatric surgeon, competent in all aspects of podiatric medical and surgical care. Throughout the three year program, residents are treated with respect and as professionals. Our residency is developed around the concepts of critical thinking, decision making, and increased responsibility. Tremendous opportunities exist for podiatric research. Extensive wound care experience is available as well as training with foot & ankle orthopedic surgeons. Attendings are dedicated to teaching and provide one-on-one instruction. Externs encouraged to apply.