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DVA – Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center

1970 Roanoke Boulevard

Salem, VA 24153

CASPR # 0543

CRIP Section 1

Rescue Fund Insured: yes

COTH Member: 1

Entry Level Positions: n/a

Type

# Approved

# Filling

Director

Aliza M. Lee DPM, MS

Phone: 540-982-2463

Hospital Description

Accreditation: AAAHC

Offers podiatry clerkship: yes

Staff DPMs: 3

Affiliated Institutions:

Salem VAMC has three active medical school affiliations with the University of Virginia, the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Virginia Tech Carilion.

Other Residency Programs:

SVAMC hosts a variety of different residency programs.

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: no

Plastic Surgery: no

Podiatry: yes

Podiatry (Surgery): yes

Radiology: yes

Rehabilitation: yes

Rheumatology: yes

Surgery: yes

Trauma: yes

Vascular Surgery: yes

Other Clinical Experiences:

On site simulation lab.

Yearly participation in residency education conference.

Extensive exposure to podiatric research experiences.

Program Emphasis:

The program aims to have a well rounded experience; there is a heavy presence of wound care and minimal experience with pediatrics (this is a veterans hospital and exposure is obtained through outside rotations).

Didactic Program

Grand Rounds: yes

Book Club: yes

Journal Club: yes

Research: yes

Lecture Series: yes

Resident Benefits

Stipends

First Year: $55,974

Second Year: $58,369

Third Year: $60,959

Fourth Year: n/a

CME Allowance: yes

Health Insurance: yes

Malpractice Insuarance: yes

Housing: no

Meals: no

Sick Leave: yes

Uniforms: no

Vacation: yes

Other Resident Benefits:

Lab coats provided. Health insurance is available based on resident’s choice at hiring.

Applicant Requirements

Mail additional fees and required documents not included in your CASPR application and any non-electronic document to this address: 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153

NBPME Part III: No

Program Application Fee: n/a

Refundable: n/a

Payable to: n/a

Clerkship Required: no

State Licensure: Training

ACLS: yes

CPR: yes

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Minimum Rank: none

Other Applicant Requirements:

Must have registered with Selective Services. Background checks and Drug Screening required. BLS and ACLS will be offered at the facility.

Available Resources

Sample Contract: Contact Program

Benefit Package: Contact Program

Curriculum: Contact Program

Program Overview

The Salem VA Medical Center Residency Program is a well rounded comprehensive training program based at a large veterans hospital, which is a primary referral site for several outpatient clinics. The hospital is a full service complex medical center with adequate resources to support the educational program. The podiatry service is staffed by a large dedicated group of teaching faculty, all fully trained in comprehensive medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle. The program requires a GPA of at least 3.0 and passing of Boards Part 1 and 2 to apply.