Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Director
Chad . Farley DPM
Hospital Description
St Francis Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Anthony Hospital, St. Clare Hospital, St Elizabeth Hospital, St. Anne Hospital, St. Michael Medical Center, MultiCare.
none.
Clinical Experiences
External Fixation Classes, Regional Topic Review, Cadaver/Biomechanics Lab.
Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and foot and ankle trauma; limb salvage.
Didactic Program
Resident Benefits
Site sponsor pays fees for the following:
- Trainee Medical License
- Medical Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Parking at Clinical sites while on duty as described in the VMFH House Staff Manual
- Attire – Scrubs, Lab Coats, Lead Apron, Collar & Eye wear provided.
Stipends as described in the VMFH House Staff Manual and applicable Program Manual:
- Continuing Medical Education Stipend
- Relocation Assist
- Cell Stipend
- Housing Stipend
- Meal Stipend
Applicant Requirements
St Francis Hospital
ACLS & CPR will be required once here.
Available Resources
Program Overview
Residents logging > 350 procedures per year. A large percentage of these procedures involve reconstruction and trauma in the rearfoot and ankle. Diverse, large group of attending staff including many rearfoot and ankle qualified or certified staff members. Ten active committee members. Sports Medicine Rotation also required. Residents are required to give scientific presentations at regional meetings.