Hennepin Healthcare
Introduction
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated health system based in downtown Minneapolis, anchored by a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Our system includes a 484-bed academic medical center, a state-of-the-art Clinic & Specialty Center, and a comprehensive network of primary care clinics serving Minneapolis and suburban communities across Hennepin County. In addition to acute care services, Hennepin Healthcare offers a robust psychiatric program, home care services, and operates both a research institute and a philanthropic foundation. Our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) division manages a large fleet of ambulances, providing advanced pre-hospital care to 14 cities throughout Hennepin County. Hennepin Healthcare System offers nine residency training programs, including the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. Our trainees work with a diverse patient population and gain exceptional hands-on experience in both outpatient clinics and surgical settings, preparing them for a broad scope of clinical practice.Residency Director
Kimberly Bobbitt
Program Director
Clerkship Director
Kimberly Bobbitt
Program Director
Program Contact
Jennifer Sabelko
Program Coordinator
Public Contact Information
kimberly.bobbitt@hcmed.org
6128733818
701 Park Avenue South
Department of Surgery
Minneapolis, MN 55415
USA
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Attending Physicians
Kimberly Bobbitt, DPM
Podiatry Surgery
Nicole Bauerly, DPM
Podiatry Surgery
Kristen Brett, DPM
Podiatry Surgery
Michelle Winder, DPM
Podiatry Surgery
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Surgical & medical care of all foot and ankle deformities, diabetic limb salvage, and Level 1 Trauma Center surgical cases.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Neurology
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
The Podiatric Surgery Clerkship at Hennepin Healthcare offers third and fourth-year podiatric medical students an immersive, hands-on experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Designed to mirror the responsibilities of a first-year resident, the clerkship emphasizes active clinical participation, surgical exposure, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Students will: Participate in daily hospital rounds and outpatient clinics. Scrub into surgical procedures ranging from routine forefoot cases to complex rearfoot and reconstructive surgeries. Present cases to attending physicians and contribute to clinical decision-making. Attend weekly academic conferences, journal clubs, and skills workshops. Engage with residents and faculty in a team-based, high-volume teaching environment
Clerks are expected to demonstrate professionalism, clinical initiative, and a strong foundation in podiatric medicine. By the end of the rotation, students will enhance their surgical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and readiness for residency-level responsibilities.
Clerkship Manual
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Background Check
Background Check Type: MN background check
Background Check Cost: 0 if using DHS code
Fingerprinting Submitted By Student
Liability Insurance
COVID Vaccination
Clerkship Fee: 0
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Minimum Rank: 50%
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
After a student completes the MN DHS background study application, HR will verify it and email the student a clearance letter. The code on the application is the code the student will use for fingerprinting.
TB test must have been completed within the last 12 months.
Housing Recommendations
Additional information is in the student extern manual.
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
Minnesota’s longest-running podiatric residency is based at HCMC, a Level I Trauma Center in downtown Minneapolis. This three-year PMSR/RRA program accepts two residents per year and is affiliated with major multi-specialty hospitals across the Twin Cities, serving a diverse patient population. The first year builds a foundation in general medicine, surgery, and podiatric care with emphasis on clinical skills and perioperative management. The second year features increased surgical volume and complexity. In the final year, residents serve in a chief role, oversee junior residents, and manage advanced rearfoot and ankle reconstruction cases. The program emphasizes progressive responsibility, surgical excellence, clinical leadership, and preparation for board certification and independent practice. Applications are accepted from all accredited podiatric medical schools.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: June 09, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2
Annual Stipends
1st year: $70,520.03
2nd year: $73,564.98
3rd year: $76,016.37
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
United Hospital, Abbott Northwestern, Allina Health, Methodist Hospital, Buffalo Hospital, District One Hospital, Maple Grove Surgery Center, Woodbury Surgery Center, Allina Health Surgery Center- Vadnais Heights, Allina Health Surgery Center- Brooklyn Park, Greenway Surgical Suites, Mercy HospitalOther Benefits Provided
Registration fee for the AO Basic course (PGY1) & a portion of the ACFAS Scopes course (PGY2); ACFAS annual conference for PGY3 residents if presenting a manuscript or poster; ACLS provided at orientation & end of PGY 2 year; residents receive a white coat & jacket; trainee-only gym on site; comprehensive confidential resident wellness program with dedicated providers & resourcesResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: 0
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Minimum Rank: 50%
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Applicant Requirements:
Letter of interest to be uploaded with application.
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: Training License Required
Staff DPMs Count: 20
NBPME Part III Required by July 1
Other qualifications
NBPE Part III
Additional Residency Programs
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Transitional Year. Fellowships: Under Sea & Hyperbaric Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Informatics, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Geriatric Medicine, Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology, Medical Education, Nephrology, Post Doctoral Psychology, Sleep Medicine, Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry. Hennepin Healthcare has University of Minnesota Orthopedic Surgery Residents on campus.