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Palmetto General Hospital

2001 West 68th Street

Attn: Graduate Medical Education Suite 311

Hialeah, FL 33016

CASPR # 0525

CRIP No

Rescue Fund Insured: n/a

COTH Member: yes

Entry Level Positions: n/a

Type

# Approved

# Filling

Director

Luis E. Marin DPM

Phone: 305-823-5000

Program E-mail: francesca.villanueva@steward.org

Program Web Site: https://www.palmettogeneral.org/about-us/graduate-medical-education-program/podiatric-medicine-surgery

Hospital Description

Accreditation: JCAHO

Offers podiatry clerkship: no

Staff DPMs: 23

Affiliated Institutions:

Hialeah Hospital (330) beds, Palmetto Hospital and Same Day Surgical Ctr, Coral Gables Hospital, Foot Ankle Lower Leg, Palmetto Lakes Surgery Center

Other Residency Programs:

Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Neurology

Fellowships in:

Infectious Disease

Critical Care Medicine

Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology

Vascular Neurology

Clinical Experiences

Anesthesiology: yes

Behavioral Science: yes

Dermatology: yes

Diabetic Wound Care: yes

Emergency Room: yes

Family Practice: yes

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: no

Rheumatology: no

Surgery: yes

Trauma: yes

Vascular Surgery: yes

Other Clinical Experiences: n/a

Program Emphasis:

There is a focus on inpatient management and trauma of the lower extremity. Specialized training provided in reconstruction and external fixation. Many elective procedures with a well rounded surgical

Didactic Program

Grand Rounds: yes

Book Club: no

Journal Club: yes

Research: yes

Lecture Series: yes

Resident Benefits

Stipends

First Year: $53066.33

Second Year: $55534.45

Third Year: $58002.62

Fourth Year: n/a

CME Allowance: yes

Health Insurance: yes

Malpractice Insuarance: yes

Housing: no

Meals: yes

Sick Leave: yes

Uniforms: yes

Vacation: yes

Other Resident Benefits:

The GME dept provides a yearly CME allowance and two white coats per year. Meals included on basis of generous monthly stipend. Opportunities are available to attend medical mission trips with the SOL Foundation.

Applicant Requirements

Mail additional fees and required documents not included in your CASPR application and any non-electronic document to this address: 2001 West 68th Street Attn: Graduate Medical Education Suite 311 Hialeah, FL 33016

NBPME Part III: No

Program Application Fee: $0

Refundable: n/a

Payable to:

n/a

Clerkship Required: no

State Licensure: Training

ACLS: yes

CPR: yes

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Minimum Rank: No

Other Applicant Requirements:

CV; *Clerkship at this program is not required, but is highly recommended. If you are unable to clerk but would like to visit our office, you may email us at: PGHPodiatry@gmail.com

Available Resources

Sample Contract: Contact Program

Benefit Package: Contact Program

Curriculum: Contact Program

Program Overview

This is a 3-year medical and surgical residency (PMSR-RRA) program. Surgical cases are per resident per year. This program consists of a high volume of foot and ankle trauma as well as elective foot and ankle surgery. In addition, inpatient management, diabetic foot infection evaluation and academic/teaching responsibilities are all part of the residency experience. If you wish to visit the program or have questions about the curriculum, please contact the on-call resident by calling the call phone at (786) 582-9494 or by email at PGHPodiatry@gmail.com.