Saint Joseph Health System
Director
Jason R. Grove DPM
Hospital Description
SJHS-Plymouth, Memorial Hospital, Elkhart General, Allied Physician Surgery Center, South Bend Specialty Surgery Center, SBC Surgery Center, Unity Surgical Hospital
Allopathic Family Medicine, Pharmacy, Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Clinical Experiences
Multidisciplinary team approach, high volume surgery, resident clinic, trauma
Didactic Program
Resident Benefits
$1000 moving and $1000 electronic bonuses for PGY1, $300 annual book allowance, $925 towards board exam fee, participation in ankle arthroscopy course
Applicant Requirements
Clerkship/visitation is preferred before CRIP
Available Resources
Program Overview
Saint Joseph Health System offers 2 positions/yr in a PMSR/RRA residency. The pod resident experience offers excellent hands-on surgical training in foot surgery, reconstructive & non-reconstructive rearfoot surgery, limb salvage and trauma. The PGY1 is expected to participate in 600+ procedures; PGY2 is expected to participate in 800+ procedures. Vascular, general and ortho surgeons are highly receptive to podiatry residents and welcome their participation in surgeries. Residents cover cases at 4 area hospitals, 4 ambulatory surgery centers and responsible for in-house care of patients at Saint Joseph Health System. Residents participate in Journal Club, Radiology Rounds, ACFAS Surg Skills Course, External Fixation In-services, APMA Online Lecture Service, Noon Lectures, Cadaver Labs & Reg Conferences.