Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis

Welcome to the Ascension St. Vincent Hospital – Indianapolis Podiatric Residency Program. Our clerkship offers a rigorous, engaging, and rewarding four-week experience designed for fourth-year podiatric medical students who are serious about advancing their clinical and surgical knowledge, developing their skills, and evaluating their fit within one of the nation's most comprehensive training environments. Program Mission & Culture We are committed to excellence in patient care, education, and professional development. Rooted in the Catholic values of Ascension Health, our program emphasizes compassionate service, clinical excellence, surgical innovation, and lifelong learning. We cultivate a supportive yet challenging environment where students are encouraged to grow into capable, confident, and collaborative future residents. What to Expect During your month-long rotation, you will: Actively participate in clinics and operating rooms, seeing a wide range of forefoot, midfoot, rearfoot, and ankle pathology. Engage in daily rounding and inpatient care under the supervision of our dedicated team of residents and attending physicians. Prepare and deliver a clinical case presentation with relevant literature to the residency faculty during your final week. Attend weekly academic sessions, including journal clubs, radiology rounds, morbidity and mortality, cadaver labs, and lectures by leading faculty. Didactic & Academic Involvement Your rotation includes: Weekly Wednesday morning student lectures with Dr. DeHeer (Residency Director) Tuesday morning academic sessions (rotating topics: M&M, journal club, board review, etc.) Participation in resident-led discussions and possible evening conferences at affiliated sites Clinical & Surgical Experience You’ll rotate through various hospital-based and outpatient clinical settings, including: St. Vincent Hospital’s main campus Multiple affiliated surgery centers and clinics The Primary Care Center (PCC), where students work directly with residents and attendings Expect hands-on involvement in: Pre- and post-operative patient care Surgical scrubbing, assisting, and technique exposure Clinical documentation and case-based learning Mentorship & Community Our residents and faculty are invested in your success. You’ll be paired with senior residents and rotate through clinics with different attendings to maximize exposure. Weekly informal check-ins and a student dinner with Dr. DeHeer provide opportunities for mentorship and meaningful connection. Clerkship Requirements Attend all assigned cases, clinics, and academic sessions Prepare a 10-minute case-based PowerPoint presentation with 2-3 accompanying articles Participate in weekly activities including board review and cadaver labs (as scheduled) Be professional, punctual, and proactive—your engagement matters Professional Expectations Dress: Business casual for orientation and DeHeer Clinic; scrubs for all other days Required materials: White coat, bandage scissors, pen and notepad Punctuality and initiative are key to maximizing your experience and making a positive impression For questions or logistics before arrival, please contact our student coordinators: 📧 Savannah Santiago, DPM — savannah.santiago@ascension.org 📧 Damien Correa, DPM — damien.correa@ascension.org For more program details, visit: medicaleducation.ascension.org/indiana/st-vincent-podiatry-residency

The Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Podiatric Surgical Residency program is a well-rounded surgical program providing an outstanding post-graduate podiatric medical school educational experience. The hospital has a high volume of inpatient care, including substantial diabetic limb salvage. The outpatient surgical experience provides exposure to all types of foot, reconstructive foot, and ankle surgeries. Additionally, the opportunities for trauma, total replacement/arthroplasty, and pediatrics are substantial. The residency program consists of four residents per year with PMSR/RRA certification. The monthly academic calendar includes Radiology Rounds, Morbidity and Mortality, Journal Club, Board Review, Cadaver Lab, ACFAS Scientific Literature Reviews, and Quarterly Grand Rounds. We work hard to create a safe learning environment for our residents and students.