HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Introduction
Established in 1999, our program is the first and oldest residency at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. We have trained and graduated more than 22 residents. We continue to carry on our excellence in the training of outstanding podiatrists that are well prepared both didactically and clinically for the practice setting. We provide a well-rounded residency experience that includes all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. This can encompass anything from simple soft tissue lesions to complicated foot and ankle traumas. Graduates of the program have gone on to many different practice scenarios including multi-specialty groups, orthopedic groups, and solo practices. Our graduates are located throughout seven states and two foreign country.Residency Director
Michael Pasternac
Clerkship Director
michael pasternac
Program Contact
Michelle Hernandez
Public Contact Information
michaelpasternac@hotmail.com
3052225288
11750 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL 33175
USA
Program Overview
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Burn Surgery
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Family Practice
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Pathology Lab
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
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
Residency Overview
Great overall program. Working at a level one trauma center will give you exposure to all aspects of Podiatry. The surgical volume allows our residents to reach their numbers within their first year. You may contact the director- Dr.Michael Pastrenac- office phone: 305-305-5936
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 1
Annual Stipends
1st year: 63000
2nd year: 65000
3rd year: 67000
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Coral Gables Surgery Center Miami Surgical Center South Florida Surgery CenterResidency Application Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 10
NBPME Part III Required by July 1
Other qualifications
NBPE Part III
Additional Residency Programs
Internal Medicine
General Surgery
Anesthesia
Emergency Medicine