DVA - Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
Introduction
The program currently offers one PMSR-RRA position.Residency Director
Dennis Pritzel
Clerkship Director
Dennis Pritzel
Program Contact
Brenda Winston
Public Contact Information
Silvia.Garcia-Lavin3@va.gov
3342724670
Surg Serv/Pod (115-S)
215 Perry Hill Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
USA
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Well-rounded Forefoot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery exposure, in-patient medical management, limb preservation and high risk foot care through podiatric medical and surgical means. Good clinical exposure for pre operative planning and post operative follow up. Didactic as well as Sawbones and cadaver labs.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Neurology
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
1 month rotation.
Clerkship Manual
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Background Check
Drug Test Submitted By Student
Fingerprinting Submitted By Student
Fingerprinting At Hospital
COVID Vaccination
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: n/a
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Minimum Rank: 0
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
none
Participating Months
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
Residency Overview
Our clinics perform most aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery from wound care to reconstructive surgery. We see a fair amount of trauma in addition to elective podiatric surgeries. Podiatry Service at this VA is a direct-admit service and we are involved in all phases of patient care, we have OR time on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays, not to mention surgery with 5 private practice attendings throughout the week out in town. We also have an affiliation with Jackson Hospital for vascular surgery, general surgery, and wound care center rotations. Montgomery has a very affordable cost of living and is close to Atlanta (2 hours), the Gulf beaches (3 hours) and Nashville (4 hours). We currently have one rearfoot (PMSR-RRA) available
Residency Manual
Download the residency manualResidency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 1
Annual Stipends
1st year: 55974
2nd year: 58369
3rd year: 60959
4th year: 0
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Baptist East Medical Center, Montgomery; Jackson Surgery Center, Montgomery; Jackson Hospital, Montgomery.Other Benefits Provided
ALPMA meeting in Sandestin,FL ACFAS Arthroscopy courseResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: 0
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Minimum Rank: 0
Residency Requires Clerkship
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Applicant Requirements:
Program visitation recommended if not externing.
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: No
Staff DPMs Count: 5
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
Additional Residency Programs
Pharmacy and Psychology