Saint Joseph Health System

Introduction

We are a PMSR/RRA 36-month program offering comprehensive training in both forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Our goal is to ensure residents gain confidence and competence in managing the full spectrum of podiatric conditions, including—but not limited to—trauma, diabetic foot infection, wound care, sports medicine, Charcot reconstruction, and flatfoot reconstruction. For those with a special interest in limb preservation, we provide extensive experience in advanced limb salvage techniques. Additionally, residents interested in academic pursuits will find research opportunities readily available within the program.
Clerkship Program Contact
Jason Grove
Program Director
574-335-6817
smithsh@sjrmc.com
Residency Program Coordinator
Sherry Smith
Program Manager
574-335-6817
smithsh@sjrmc.com
Public Contact Information
smithsh@sjrmc.com
5743356817

www.sjmed.com
611 E. Douglas Road, #101
Mishawaka, IN 46545
USA

Program Overview

Program Emphasis

Multidisciplinary team approach, high volume surgery, resident clinic, trauma

Experiences Offered

Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Emergency Room
Family Practice
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
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 Information


Residency Overview

Saint Joseph Health System offers two positions per year in its PMSR/RRA residency program. The program provides residents with exceptional hands-on surgical training in forefoot and rearfoot procedures, including both reconstructive and non-reconstructive surgery, limb salvage, and trauma management. Residents benefit from strong interdisciplinary collaboration, with vascular, general, and orthopedic surgeons who are highly receptive to podiatry residents and actively involve them in surgical cases. Training spans across four area hospitals and three ambulatory surgery centers, with residents also responsible for the in-house care of patients at Saint Joseph Health System. The educational curriculum includes Journal Club, weekly academic sessions, the ACFAS Surgical Skills Course, external fixation in-services, cadaver labs, and attendance at regional and national conferences.

Residency Information

Residency Start Date: January 01, 0001

Available Residencies

PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2

Affiliated Institutions

Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka and Plymouth, Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Elkhart General, South Bend Specialty Surgery Center, South Bend Clinic Surgery Center, Unity Surgical Hospital

Other Residency Requirements

Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 12
Other qualifications
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Allopathic Family Medicine, Pharmacy, Sports Medicine Fellowship.