DVA - James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
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Introduction
Very large and diverse patient population with with emphasis on clinical and surgical training. Complex reconstructive surgical procedures done on a regular basis. Great private practice experience available as wellResidency Director
Joshua Bernard
Program Director
8139722000
joshua.bernard@va.gov
Clerkship Director
Joshua Bernard
Program Director
8139722000
joshua.bernard@va.gov
Program Contact
Joshua Bernard
Program Director
8139722000
joshua.bernard@va.gov
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd. (112)
Tampa, FL 33612
USA
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Diverse patient population allows for in-depth training in all aspects of podiatry & foot and ankle surgery with strong emphisis on ankle trauma and reconstruction
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Outpatient Clinic
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
Very active and diverse clinic with heavy volume of reconstructive foot & ankle surgery.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Fingerprinting Submitted By Student
Clerkship Fee: none
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: top 50%
Other Applicant Requirements
none
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
Diverse, well rounded patient population with very busy outpatient clinic and weekly wound clinic.Unique opportunity to treat returning injured servicemen as one of four polytrauma centers in the USA for active duty military. Surgical training includes diversity and case volume in forefoot ,rearfoot and ankle reconstruction, joint relacement and trauma. Excellent clinical rotations as part of the medical college residency programs. Excellent year round weather conditions with great outdoor lifestyle.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2025
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 3
Annual Stipends
1st year: 55,000
2nd year: 58,000
3rd year: 60,000
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Multiple Private Practice offices affiliated with our programResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: none
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: top 50%
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 15
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
DVA - Tampa Hospital is a primary teaching Hospital for the University of South Florida College of Medicine.