Humboldt Park Health
Introduction
-1 resident per year -Safety net hospital -Previously known as Norwegian American Hospital (NAH); name change 2021 -Program established in 1988 -Located in Humboldt Park, neighboring Logan Square -Comprehensive training in primary podiatric care and surgery for all conditions of foot, ankle, and lower extremity -Surgical focus very diverse: ankle fractures, GSW, open fractures, limb salvage, wound care, hammer toes, bunions, foot and ankle fusions , ankle scope, ankle arthrotomy, Charcot recon beaming, delta frame -Hospital-based podiatry clinic 3x per weekResidency Director
Louis Santangelo
Dr
Clerkship Director
Louis Santangelo
Dr
Program Contact
Louis Santangelo
Dr
Public Contact Information
gsacco13@gmail.com
7732928200
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
ankle fractures, GSW, open fractures, limb salvage, wound care, hammer toes, bunions, foot and ankle fusions , ankle scope, ankle arthrotomy, Charcot recon beaming, delta frame, private practice exposure, medical coding and billing exposure
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Family Practice
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pain Management
Pathology Lab
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Journal Club
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: No
Minimum Rank: No
Other Applicant Requirements
None
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
Training includes extensive exposure to forefoot and rearfoot surgery, orthopedic trauma with an emphasis on foot and ankle, wound care and pediatrics in both an urban and sub-urban setting. Patient demographics are diverse and include patients with medicaid, medicare and private insurance. Along with clinical and surgical training, practice management and "real life" patient care is emphasized. Admission to the program is not influenced by race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or handicap.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: January 01, 1753
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 1
Annual Stipends
1st year: 55,500
2nd year: 57,200
3rd year: 59,000
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Multiple Surgery Centers in the Chicagoland area including but not limited to: Fullerton Kimball ,Associated Surgical Center ,Advanced Surgical CenterOther Benefits Provided
Contact ProgramResidency Application Requirements
Minimum GPA: No
Minimum Rank: No
Other Applicant Requirements:
None
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 7
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Family Medicine