Mount Auburn Hospital
Director
Emily A. Cook DPM, MPH, CPH, FACFAS
Hospital Description
Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, MIT, Atrius Health, Tufts Medical Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Care System, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites, EMSC, Anna Jaques, Elliot Hospital
Emergency Department, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology, Pharmacy, Obstetrics
Clinical Experiences
Medical Mission Trips; Surgical Skills Lab, 24/7 cadaver access, scope trainer, Ankle joint replacement; AO, ACFAS, Arthroscopy, Baltimore Limb Deformity Conferences; Private office/billing experience
3 year, high-volume, well-rounded, hospital-based program emphasizes surgery (particularly complex reconstructive forefoot, rearfoot, & ankle surgery, sports medicine, & trauma), academics & research
Didactic Program
Resident Benefits
Appointed Clinical Fellow in Surgery by Harvard Medical School, access to all Harvard libraries, athletic facilities, iPad & extensive educational materials, virtual training, ABFAS & ABPM in-training exams, loupes
Applicant Requirements
Mount Auburn Hospital
Must submit: Cover Letter, Class Rank, List of All Clerkships, 3 Letters of Recommendation.
Contact program for Program Fee mailing address.
Email Supplemental Materials: PodSurgResidency@mah.harvard.edu
Available Resources
Program Overview
This high volume teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School emphasizes surgery, academia & research. No competing fellowships or ortho residents. Residents gain extensive training in total ankle replacement, ankle & foot surgery, reconstructive & deformity correction, trauma, arthroscopy & sports medicine. Residents cover all ankle & foot ER trauma, follow pre- & post-operative cases & develop advanced clinical and billing skills w unique private clinic exposure. Private surgical skills lab w 24/7 cadaver access, professional ankle scope trainer, drills/saws, ex fix, screw sets & more. AO, Scopes, ACFAS & Baltimore Limb Deformity courses are paid by program. Weekly board reviews, preop conf; extensive didactics. Residents complete minimum of one research project with DPMs with MPH from Harvard School of Public Health (no previous research training needed).