Kaiser Permanente Northern California - Oakland

The Kaiser San Francisco Bay Area Foot and Ankle Residency Program is a comprehensive three-year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle credentialing (PMSR/RRA). Training is based across Kaiser Permanente facilities in San Francisco, Oakland, and Walnut Creek, offering exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of pathology. Our program is dedicated to developing future leaders in podiatric medicine and surgery through high-quality clinical, surgical, and academic training. As part of a long-standing tradition of education within some of the Bay Area’s most respected community teaching hospitals, residents benefit from both rigorous training and a collaborative learning environment. The first year emphasizes foundational clinical skills through a variety of interdisciplinary rotations, while introducing core principles of podiatric medicine and surgery. Residents work closely with trainees and faculty from orthopedics, general surgery, vascular surgery, internal medicine, and pediatrics, fostering a strong multidisciplinary approach to patient care. During the second and third years, residents complete focused four-month rotations in foot and ankle surgery at each core site, working closely with dedicated attending surgeons. Surgical training is characterized by high case volume and diversity, with particular strengths in reconstructive surgery, limb salvage, pediatric pathology, and complex trauma. Residents are actively involved in the management of foot and ankle emergencies and gain progressive autonomy throughout training. In addition to surgical experience, the program provides comprehensive exposure to outpatient care, research, and academic development. Above all, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collegial culture, with strong mentorship between faculty and residents. We seek motivated, well-rounded, and dedicated students who are committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and advancing the field of podiatric medicine.

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The Kaiser SF Bay Area Foot & Ankle Residency Program is a comprehensive 3-year PMSR/RRA based out of San Francisco, 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. The first 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.