DVA - Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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Introduction
The Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency - Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (CNVAMC) in Augusta Georgia is a comprehensive three-year program accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). Established in 1983, the program offers one residency position annually, ensuring personalized mentorship and extensive hands-on experience. Residents engage in diverse clinical and surgical training. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of rotations. First-year residents can expect to participate in the operating room within the first month, benefiting from a collaborative environment without competition from other podiatry residents. The program emphasizes the development of well-rounded, compassionate podiatric surgeons, offering opportunities to focus on areas such as research, biomechanics, limb salvage, and vascular care. Residents are also given exposure to billing and coding practices, preparing them for the business aspects of podiatric medicine. Overall, CNVAMC is known for its work-life balance and for developing independence and autonomy. This program is a wonderful stepping stone into the practice of podiatry.Residency Director
George
Sich
706-733-0188 x33800
George.Sichiii@va.gov
Clerkship Director
George
Sich
706-733-0188 x33800
George.Sichiii@va.gov
Program Contact
Julius
Sykes
706-733-0188 x32733
julius.sykes@va.gov
Surgery Department, MC-22
950 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30901
USA
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Attending Physicians
George Sich III, DPM, FACFAS
Podiatry Surgery
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
The goal of the program is for residents to develop into a well-rounded, compassionate podiatric physician offering opportunities to focus on areas such as research, biomechanics, limb salvage, surgery, and vascular care. Residents are also given exposure to billing and coding practices. CNVAMC is known for its work-life balance and for developing independence and autonomy.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pain Management
Pathology Lab
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
Welcome to the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. We accept two clerks per month. In-processing is important with the VA, so make you you contact Mrs. Lowe! Her information is listed. During your month, you will be with the residents in clinic and in surgery. You will participate seeing patients and writing good progress notes and start learning the billing and coding process. We ask that you present a lecture 15-20 minutes max on a subject that you saw while here and about which you want to learn more! You will also participate in Vascular conference, Orthopedics conference, McGlamry bookclub, and journal club. You will be busy, but will also have time for yourself to explore the Augusta region. Work - life balance is important here! We look forward to welcoming you here.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Background Check
Drug Test At Hospital
Fingerprinting Submitted By Student
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: $0
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Rank: no
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
Our program is well-rounded with strong clinical, surgical, and didactic offerings. A hands-on program, our residents perform "skin to skin" procedures and have access to advanced wound care modalities. Research opportunities are available, if desired. The program is supported by specialties from both the Charlie Norwood VAMC, Augusta University / Wellstar MCG, and William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA. Our residents are also educated in billing and coding and have private practice rotations. There are also cadaver dissection experiences when cadavers are available. Residents are provided one CME course per year. The PGY-2 can attend the Podiatry Institute Surgery Course or AO/ACFAS Advance Course. The PGY-3 can attend the AO/ACFAS Arthroscopy Course.
Our approach to ensuring the most well-rounded experience is orderly and one of the many benefits of a "one resident per year" program. Our residents work as a team and do not have to compete for surgical or clinical experiences.
Residency Manual
Download the residency manualResidency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2025
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 1
Annual Stipends
1st year: 56,688
2nd year: 59,114
3rd year: 61,737
4th year: 0
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Augusta University/Wellstar MCG Health Augusta Foot & Ankle (Upperline Health) Surgery Center Columbia County Morgan Medical Center, Madison GA William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Columbia, SCOther Benefits Provided
Foot & Ankle Surgical Academy Website Access (PGY 1, 2, 3) Board Wizards Website (ABFAS / ABPM) – board preparation (PGY 1, 2, 3) Podiatry Institute Surgery Course or AO/ACFAS Advance Course (PGY-2) AO/ACFAS Arthroscopy course (PGY – 3) McGlamry’s Foot and Ankle Surgery, Fifth Edition ABFAS / ABPM in-training exams (ITE) (PGY 1, 2, 3) CME Conference (PGY 1, 2, 3) Online medical libraryResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: None
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Rank: no
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Payable To: N/A
Other Applicant Requirements:
Drug testing not required for on-boarding, but may be requested while on tour.
Must have registered with Selective Services. Background check is required.
Can take NBPME during your 1st year as a resident.
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: No
Staff DPMs Count: 7
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Augusta University/Wellstar MCG Health medical residents rotate at this VA year-round. The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center is also home to a dental, pharmacy, psychology, clinical pastoral residency programs..