Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Introduction
Our program stresses a holistic approach to patient care, and places a special emphasis on surgery, scholarly activity and research. Our teaching faculty are nationally recognized and receive private and federal research grant support. Residents train in a multitude of settings, including the nation’s third largest nonprofit integrated health system (Advocate Health), Chicago’s iconic public hospital (Stroger), and at a large urban-based university-affiliated teaching hospital (UIC). Trainees also gain invaluable private practice experience in one of the nation’s largest and most successful podiatry supergroups (Weil Foot & Ankle/Balance Health). Residents gain extensive training in ankle & foot surgery, reconstructive surgery & deformity correction, trauma, arthroscopy & sports medicine, and provide on call services at four level 1 trauma centers in Chicago.Residency Director
Adam Fleischer
Program Director
Clerkship Director
Adam Fleischer
Program Director
Program Contact
Gladys Vera
Program Coordinator
Public Contact Information
7732968285
836 W Wellington Avenue Room 7407
Chicago, IL 60657
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Attending Physicians
Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, MPH
Podiatry Surgery
Jeffrey R. Baker, DPM
Podiatry Surgery
Martin Yorath, DPM
Podiatry Surgery
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Surgery, academia, student/resident education, and research. We offer diverse clinical/surgical experiences in wide-ranging patient populations in/around Chicago.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Emergency Room
Family Practice
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
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 clerkship is available to Scholl students as a sign-up program, and available to national candidates only via application. Clerks interact significantly with program leadership and are typically given priority during the residency selection process. Clerks will gain exposure to a highly academic program, and spend time caring for inpatients, outpatients, and surgical patients from diverse backgrounds in/around Chicago.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Liability Insurance
HIPAA Training
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
current GPA, current class rank, description of research experience/publications
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
Our program stresses a holistic approach to patient care, and places a special emphasis on surgery, scholarly activity and research. Our teaching faculty are nationally recognized and receive private and federal research grant support. Residents train in a multitude of settings, including the nation’s third largest nonprofit integrated health system (Advocate Health), Chicago’s iconic public hospital (Stroger), and at a large urban-based university-affiliated teaching hospital (UIC). Trainees also gain invaluable private practice experience in one of the nation’s largest and most successful podiatry supergroups (Weil Foot & Ankle/Balance Health). Residents gain extensive training in ankle & foot surgery, reconstructive surgery & deformity correction, trauma, arthroscopy & sports medicine, and provide on call services at four level 1 trauma centers in Chicago.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 4
Annual Stipends
1st year: $70,000
2nd year: $72,500
3rd year: $75,750
4th year: n/a
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Advocate Trinity Hospital, John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, University of Illinois Health Medical Center at ChicagoOther Benefits Provided
Residents receive financial support for conferences (e.g., ACFAS ASC, AO, and ACFAS Arthroscopy Course), research, academic sessions, and study materials. Benefits include 403B matching, parking, meals when on call, and additional Chief stipend in PGY3 year. On site housing available for rent.Residency Application Requirements
Application Fee: n/a
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: Illinois
Staff DPMs Count: 30
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Anesthesiology, Dentistry, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, OB/GYN, and Fellowships in Electrophysiology, Cardiology, and Trauma