Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus

Introduction

Swedish Foot & Ankle Surgery and Medicine Program with Reconstructive Rearfoot/ Ankle Surgery is a three-year program in foot and ankle medicine and surgery, including extensive training in reconstruction of the rearfoot and ankle. It has been developed with special emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to lower-extremity disorders. The program is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency with added reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery credential (PMSR/RRA). Two residents are selected each year. Due to our strong emphasis on reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, our residents achieve well over the CPME required numbers to graduate.
Residency Director
Douglas Hale
Director
Clerkship Director
Midori Higashi
Extern Director
Program Contact
Janice Getchell
Coordinator
Public Contact Information
extern@swedishfootankle.com
5094951787

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Swedish Med Ctr - Podiatry Residency
747 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
USA

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Attending Physicians

Doug Hale, DPM, FACFAS

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Midori Higashi, DPM FACFAS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/midori-higashi-37636939/
Specialties:
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery

Program Overview

Program Emphasis

Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and traumatology. Swedish Foot & Ankle Surgery and Medicine Program with Reconstructive Rearfoot/ Ankle Surgery is a three-year program in foot and ankle medicine and surgery, including extensive training in reconstruction of the rearfoot and ankle. It has been developed with special emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to lower-extremity disorders.

Experiences Offered

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

Clerkship Overview

Swedish Foot & Ankle Surgery and Medicine Program with Reconstructive Rearfoot/ Ankle Surgery is a three-year program in foot and ankle medicine and surgery, including extensive training in reconstruction of the rearfoot and ankle. It has been developed with special emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to lower-extremity disorders. The program is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency with added reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery credential (PMSR/RRA). Two residents are selected each year. Due to our strong emphasis on reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, our residents achieve well over the CPME required numbers to graduate.

Clerkship Information

Clerkship application requirements

Applicant Requirements

Background Check
Liability Insurance
COVID Vaccination

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.4
Minimum Rank: no
Requires Transcript
Other Applicant Requirements
N/A

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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

Residency Overview

Three-year program emphasizing reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, located at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Well-rounded curriculum offered at large hospital base including total ankles and trauma. Training at a level 1 trauma center (covers 5 states). Supportive alumni provide a highly academic and research-oriented training experience. Program is a 3-year commitment as a PMSR/RRA. Graduates obtain rearfoot privileges. Program and research supported by the International Foot and Ankle Foundation (IFAF) and Waldo Foundation. Opportunity for international experience. Many of our graduating residents are leaders in the podiatric profession. Program has been training top level graduates for over 54 years. Graduates have become leaders in the profession including ACFAS Presidents, Residency Directors, ACFAS Scientific Chairs, ACFAS Test Chairman and Dean of College. 1 week Yucatan Mexico Pediatric Surgery. Pediatric orthopedics and 6 months with Foot and Ankle orthopedist.

Residency Information

Residency Start Date: June 17, 2026

Available Residencies

PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2

Annual Stipends

1st year: $71,521.00
2nd year: $74,671.00
3rd year: $77,821.00
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 Washington Harborview Medical Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, St Anne's Medical Center, Providence Medical Center, Swedish Edmonds Medical Center, Swedish Issaquah Medical Center and Swedish Ballard Medical Center

Other Benefits Provided

At CRIP

Residency Application Requirements

Application Fee: $0
Minimum GPA: 3.4
Minimum Rank: no
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Applicant Requirements: N/A

Other Residency Requirements

Accreditation: DNV
Staff DPMs Count: 40
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
Additional Residency Programs
Family Medicine, General Surgery, Dental and various Fellowships