HCA Florida JFK Hospital
Introduction
HCA Florida JFK Hospital's Podiatric Surgical Residency Program is a comprehensive three-year program with additional RRA Certification. Our residents experience an intensive, well-rounded education in a fully integrated teaching hospital setting. The program incorporates a wide range of medical and surgical sub-specialty rotations that provide real-world clinical experience. The program creates an individualized experience with easy access to our experienced academic faculty. Didactic learning is emphasized, including a weekly lecture series, journal club, cadaver lab, grand rounds and research. In addition, we strive to create excellent learning opportunities through clinical training with a wide-ranging surgical caseload, office rotations, medicine and surgery rotations, as well as interaction with other residentsResidency Director
James Clancy
Program Director
Clerkship Director
James Clancy
Program Director
Program Contact
Ashley Haygood
Director of GME
5301 S. Congress Avenue
5301 S Congress Avenue ( 4 South GME Office)
Atlantis, FL 33462
USA
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Trauma & Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery
Multi-disciplinary education, strong Allopathic core rotations
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
The JFK Podiatric Surgery clerkship is a month long rotation at JFK Hospital and affiliated institutions. The program exposes the student to all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. This experience is exceptionally valuable in the education process. The students will actively assist and participate in the intra-operative case load in the operating rooms, as well as assisting with in-house hospital rounds. The extern is asked to give a short presentation at the end of their rotation.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Drug Test Submitted By Student
Liability Insurance
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: 0
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
None
Housing Recommendations
Contact program for housingParticipating 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
HCA Florida JFK Hospital Podiatric Residency Program is a PMSR/RRA approved program by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. There are two entry-level positions available with a three-year commitment. This program offers a significant volume of reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery. JFK Medical Center is conveniently located in the heart of Palm Beach County in close proximity to colleges/universities, desirable residential communities, beautiful beaches, excellent schools, Palm Beach International Airport, and train & bus transportation. The program offers a unique, multi-disciplinary approach to resident education. There are a large number of Allopathic rotations which are extremely unique.
Residency Manual
Download the residency manualResidency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2
Annual Stipends
1st year: $61,942
2nd year: $64,106
3rd year: $66,352
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Housing
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Palms West Hospital, Palms West Surgery Center, St.Lucie Medical Center, Coastal Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery Center of Palm Beach County.Residency Application Requirements
Application Fee: No
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 25
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
ACGME Programs at JFK Medical Center sponsored by the University of Miami and HCA
Internal Medicine, General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery Residency Programs.
Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Programs.