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HCA Florida JFK Hospital (formerly JFK Medical Center)

5301 S. Congress Avenue

5301 S Congress Avenue ( 3 South GME Office)

Atlantis, FL 33462

CASPR # 0517

CRIP Section 1

Rescue Fund Insured: yes

COTH Member: yes

Entry Level Positions: n/a

Type

# Approved

# Filling

PMSR/RRA

Director

John S. Levin DPM

Phone: Rosemary.LueBarton@hcahealthcare.com

Program Web Site: www.jfkmcpodiatry.com

Hospital Description

Accreditation: JCAHO

Offers podiatry clerkship: yes

Staff DPMs: 35

Affiliated Institutions:

Palms West Hospital, Palms West Surgery Center, St . Lucie Medical Center, Coastal Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

Other Residency Programs:

ACGME Programs at JFK Medical Center sponsored by the University of Miami: Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residency Programs.

Clinical Experiences

Anesthesiology: yes

Behavioral Science: no

Dermatology: yes

Diabetic Wound Care: yes

Emergency Room: yes

Family Practice: no

Internal Medicine: yes

Infectious Disease: yes

Neurology: no

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: yes

Surgery: yes

Trauma: yes

Vascular Surgery: yes

Other Clinical Experiences: n/a

Program Emphasis:

Trauma & Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery
Multi-disciplinary education, strong allopathic core rotations

Didactic Program

Grand Rounds: yes

Book Club: yes

Journal Club: yes

Research: yes

Lecture Series: yes

Resident Benefits

Stipends

First Year: $55078

Second Year: $56701

Third Year: $58510

Fourth Year: n/a

CME Allowance: yes

Health Insurance: yes

Malpractice Insuarance: yes

Housing: no

Meals: yes

Sick Leave: yes

Uniforms: no

Vacation: yes

Other Resident Benefits:

2 Lab coats per year.
Payment for membership dues for the APMA & ACFAS.
Payment for Conference attendance
Payment for Board Qualifying exam

Applicant Requirements

Mail additional fees and required documents not included in your CASPR application and any non-electronic document to this address: 5301 S. Congress Avenue 5301 S Congress Avenue ( 3 South GME Office) Atlantis, FL 33462

NBPME Part III: Yes

Program Application Fee: $25

Refundable: no

Payable to:

JFK Medical Center

Clerkship Required: no

State Licensure: Training

ACLS: no

CPR: no

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Minimum Rank: no

Other Applicant Requirements:

GPA 3.0 or higher preferred. Application fee required and non-refundable.

Available Resources

Sample Contract: Contact Program

Benefit Package: Contact Program

Curriculum: Contact Program

Program Overview

JFK Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program is a PMSR/RRA approved program by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. There are two entry-level positions available with a three year commitment. This program offers a significant volume of reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery. JFK Medical Center is conveniently located in the heart of Palm Beach County in close proximity to colleges/universities, desirable residential communities, beautiful beaches, excellent schools, Palm Beach International Airport, and train & bus transportation. The program offers a unique, multi-disciplinary approach to resident education. There are a large number of Allopathic rotations which are extremely unique.