Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Oakland
Director
Christy M. King DPM
Hospital Description
Kaiser Oakland/Richmond, Kaiser San Francisco, Kaiser Diablo Service Area (Walnut Creek/Antioch/Dublin)
Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN, Pediatrics, ENT/HNS, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry
Clinical Experiences
Clubfoot and Pediatric orthopedic clinics, Musculoskeletal ultrasound and sports medicine, Pain Management, Pediatric Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Global health rotation options.
Comprehensive experience in foot and ankle surgery and clinic with focus on reconstructive foot & ankle surgery, trauma, diabetic limb salvage and charcot reconstruction, clubfoot/pediatrics, and sports medicine.
Didactic Program
Resident Benefits
CME allowance varies per PGY year ($1250-1500). Personal lead, iphone, and laptop provided. Housing stipend. Gym reimbursement. Wellness events. Board prep stipend. Global health stipend. Licensing/boards stipend.
Applicant Requirements
n/a
Class rank. Clerkship not required but may be helpful to see the program and team personality. This may be more difficult in Post-Covid times, so we are always happy to connect via email/virtually to learn more.
Available Resources
Program Overview
The Kaiser SF Bay Area Foot & Ankle Residency Program is a comprehensive 3-year PMSR/RRA based out of SF, Oakland, and Walnut Creek. It is designed to train future leaders by providing high quality training in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. Residents have a unique opportunity to see a high volume of complex foot and ankle pathology in large multidisciplinary settings. 1st year of training consists of various internship rotations as well as an introduction to podiatric medicine and surgery. During the 2nd and 3rd years of training, residents complete four month rotations in foot and ankle surgery at each site. There is exceptional pathology with emphasis on foot and ankle reconstruction, limb salvage, charcot reconstruction, pediatrics, and trauma. Residents take primary call for all foot and ankle emergencies, as well as serve as the general orthopedic call when in San Francisco.