Advocate Christ Medical Center
Introduction
Advocate Christ Medical Center is a CPME accredited PMSR-RRA Podiatry residency program with an exceptionally large diversity of surgical exposure at one of the busiest Level 1 Trauma Centers and Children's hospital. The residency program is designed to provide a diverse and intensive clinical and surgical experience at a premier teaching hospital. In addition to Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's hospital, residents perform a large volume of surgical procedures at five additional surgery centers, and three other hospitals.Residency Director
Darshan Nagesh
Program Director
Clerkship Director
Darshan Nagesh
Clerkship Director
Program Contact
Tammi Bauske
Program Coordinator
Public Contact Information
dnagesh@faai.care
7086845682
4440 West 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
USA
Social
Attending Physicians
Dr. Darshan Nagesh
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/darshan-nagesh-1023350519?address_id=66085&source=sparkle
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Patrick Sanchez
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/patrick-john-sanchez-1578975421?address_id=66086
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Brandon Kunz
https://www2.osfhealthcare.org/providers/brandon-kunz-1641824
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Trevor Smolinski
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/trevor-charles-smolinski-1164941654?address_id=67081&source=sparkle
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. David Garras
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/david-garras-1386847283?address_id=64954&source=sparkle
Orthopedics
Dr. Kathryn LaViolette
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/kathryn-elizabeth-laviolette-1114448974?address_id=68189
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Kumar B. Raigaga
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/kumar-b-raigaga-1285713669?address_id=62218
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Paul Martin
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/paul-martin-1972519486?address_id=65019&source=sparkle
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Emil Zager
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/emil-j-zager-1649252099?address_id=65029&source=sparkle
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Svetlana Zats
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/svetlana-zats-1528225216?address_id=67046&source=sparkle
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Bela Pandit
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/bela-pandit-1649463282?address_id=66861
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Dana Berns
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/bela-pandit-1649463282?address_id=66861
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Alanna Wahl
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/alanna-wahl-1750960001?address_id=68069
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Jeeten Singha
https://www.dulyhealthandcare.com/physicians/jeeten-singha-dpm-facfas
Podiatry Surgery
Dr. Mohammad Sarhan
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/mohammad-sarhan-1326274556?address_id=66872
Vascular Surgery
Dr Saeed Chowdhry
https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/saeed-chowdhry-1780837922
Plastic Surgery
Dr Syed Ahmed
Podiatry Surgery
Dr Faraz Haque
Podiatry Surgery
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
This program is surgically heavy with exposure to cases in pediatric and adult Foot and Ankle surgery, Reconstruction, Trauma, Sports Medicine and Limb salvage.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
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
Board Review
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other Applicant Requirements
Onboarding documentation as required by Advocate Christ Medical Center. Onboarding is administered via MedHub. Students will be provided a link to their portal several weeks prior to the start of their rotation.
Participating Months
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
Residency Overview
Advocate Christ Medical Center is a registered PMSR-RRA with exceptionally large diversity of surgical exposure at a very large level one Trauma medical center and large children's hospital. Residents cover in-house management at Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children's Hospital. There are also an additional 9 locations for case coverage in the surrounding area. Residents are expected to perform a large volume of surgical procedures, far exceeding CPME residency requirements, under numerous podiatric and orthopedic attendings on a daily basis. Didactic exposure includes journal clubs, case review, board review, cadaver workshops, and surgical labs. Residents are given great responsibility and must be ready for repeated night call, trauma call, ER call and have great integrity. Residency salary, benefits, and training experience are highly competitive.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: January 01, 1753
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 3
Annual Stipends
1st year: $70,000.00
2nd year: $72,500.00
3rd year: $75,750.00
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Children's Hospital, OSF Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.Other Benefits Provided
See our website (https://www.advocatehealth.com/education/residency-opportunities/advocate-christ-medical-center/podiatry) for more information.Residency Application Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Applicant Requirements:
Graduates who are not United States citizens or residents must have a visa to train in the United States. While they may be eligible for several types of visas, Advocate Health restricts visa sponsorship to the J-1 visas. Any other type of visa will not be accepted.
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: DNV GL Healthcare USA
Staff DPMs Count: 27
Additional Residency Programs
Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, General Surgery