DVA - Medical Center - San Francisco
Introduction
VASF is a training institution affiliated with the University of California SF and is a high-powered residency which represents the pinnacle of podiatric training in the Bay Area. The program utilizes training resources at VASF, VA Sac, UCSF. Additional experiences include UCSF Pediatric Ortho, UCSF Center for Limb Preservation, Mission Peak Orthopedics (private practice), Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento with Dr. Le and Sequoia Hospital for surgical cases. Training encompasses all areas of foot and ankle surgery including trauma, pediatrics, limb salvage, advanced wound care and private practice experience. You will work side-by-side with the top surgical residents in the country from UCSF.Residency Director
Arman Kirakosian
Clerkship Director
Brooke Goodman
Program Contact
Claire Dilag
Public Contact Information
brooke.goodman@va.gov
4152214777
4150 Clement St
Mail Code 112
San Francisco , CA 94121
USA
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
We have a large variety of Podiatric Surgery including trauma, pediatrics, and limb salvage. Broad exposure, well rounded program with top notch affiliations.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Neurology
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
The VASF is located in San Francisco, a stone's throw away from the Golden Gate Bridge, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a short drive to Napa Valley.
Clerkship experiences includes podiatric medicine and surgery as well as sports medicine and biomechanics. The 4th year students will round daily and assist in a busy clinic. There are add on surgery cases as well as scheduled elective cases. 4th year podiatry students work closely with our podiatry attendings and residents. Students will actively engage in learning with journal club, radiology rounds, and didactic activities. We are actively preparing students for residency while giving a glimpse of a high powered podiatric medicine and surgery program.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Background Check
Background Check Type: Federal
Fingerprinting Submitted By Student
Fingerprinting At Hospital
Liability Insurance
COVID Vaccination
HIPAA Training
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Rank: no
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
CV, transcript
Participating Months
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
Residency Overview
VASF is a training institution affiliated with the University of California SF and is a high-powered residency which represents the pinnacle of podiatric training in the Bay Area. The program utilizes training resources at VASF, UCSF, and SFGH. Additional experiences include UCSF Pediatric Ortho, UCSF Center for Limb Preservation, Mission Peak Orthopedics (private practice), and Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento with Dr. Le. Training encompasses all areas of foot and ankle surgery including trauma, pediatrics, limb salvage, advanced wound care and private practice experience. You will work side-by-side with the top surgical residents in the country from UCSF. We have revamped out Academic program to include many saw bone workshops, journal clubs and cadaver workshops.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2
Annual Stipends
1st year: 70,562
2nd year: 73,582
3rd year: 76,846
4th year: 0
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
University of California SF, Mission Peak Orthopedics, Sacramento Mercy Hospital, VA Sac, VA MartinezOther Benefits Provided
Contact ProgramResidency Application Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Rank: no
Residency Requires Clerkship
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Applicant Requirements:
CV, class rank. Clerkship is required to apply for residency.
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: yes
Staff DPMs Count: 18
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Cardiology, Dental, Dermatology, Endocrinology, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Infectious Disease, Medicine, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Radiology, Rheumatology, Vascular Surgery.