DVA - Palo Alto Health Care System

Introduction

The VA Palo Alto Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with the additional credential in Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery program accepts applications from graduates of all colleges of Podiatric Medicine. The program emphasizes reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and diabetic limb salvage. Surgery is performed under the direction of a highly experienced staff of board certified physicians. Surgical and clinical experiences occur at the VA Palo Alto Hospital and Clinics, Stanford University, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center San Jose, SOAR Spine and Orthopedics, private office locations and multiple surgery centers. The DVAMC Palo Alto residency program provides an excellent educational experience in a diverse university environment in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
Clerkship Program Contact
Kevin Ragothaman
650-493-5000 x 67524
Kevin.Ragothaman@va.gov
Residency Program Coordinator
Jacqueline Sells
650-493-5000 x 67524
Jacqueline.Sells@va.gov
Public Contact Information
Kevin.Ragothaman@va.gov
6504935000

3801 Miranda Avenue
(112POD)
Palo Alto, CA 94304
USA

Program Overview

Program Emphasis

Foot and ankle reconstructive surgery Wound care and limb preservation Arthroscopy Ligament and tendon repair and reconstruction Foot and ankle trauma Office based practice Educational labs

Experiences Offered

Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series

Clerkship Information


Residency Overview

The VA Palo Alto Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with the additional credential in Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery program accepts applications from graduates of all colleges of Podiatric Medicine. The program emphasizes reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and diabetic limb salvage. Surgery is performed under the direction of a highly experienced staff of board certified physicians. Surgical and clinical experiences occur at the VA Palo Alto Hospital and Clinics, Stanford University, Kaiser Permanante Medical Center San Jose, SOAR Spine and Orthopedics, private office locations and multiple surgery centers. The DVAMC Palo Alto residency program provides an excellent educational experience in a diversified university environment in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.

Residency Information

Residency Start Date: January 01, 0001

Available Residencies

PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 4

Affiliated Institutions

Stanford University Medical Center and School of Medicine Kaiser San Jose Medical Center SOAR Spine and Orthopedics Private surgery centers VA Long Beach (Elective)

Other Residency Requirements

Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 25
Other qualifications
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Multiple allopathic programs through Stanford University teaching affiliation