The Christ Hospital

The Christ Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency program offers up to 2 clerkships per month, except for the months of June and July. We consider having students as a benefit to our program. It is an opportunity to assess their work ethic and test their skills and knowledge prior to residency interviews. It is also advantageous for the student to see if our program would be a good fit for them. Students will assist the residents with their daily duties (clinic, rounding, surgery, didactics, etc.). Students are expected to participate in any activities after normal work hours and on weekends as well, such as journal clubs, cadaver labs and surgeries. We also give the students ample time to explore Cincinnati and surrounding areas to see what it has to offer in a relatively low cost of living region. Whether you enjoy sports, food, the arts or outdoor activities, there are many wonderful opportunities here in Cincinnati.

The PMSR Program at The Christ Hospital was approved and credentialed in 2010. The residency experience is under the guidance of Dr. Douglas Schuckmann, DPM. Residents are trained in comprehensive foot and ankle care with special emphasis on development of advanced skills in reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot/ankle surgical, pre-operative and post-operative management. All podiatric residents participate in the residents' clinic. The clinic provides the residents an opportunity to prevent, diagnose and manage diseases, disorders and injuries of patients by nonsurgical and surgical means. Residents gain experience in problem-focused histories, neurological and vascular exams and all objective evaluations of the lower extremity. They have full access to the hospital to order any and all labs and diagnostic tests that enhance their patient's workup and their own learning experience.