Palmetto General Hospital
Introduction
Our residency offers comprehensive training in the full spectrum of foot and ankle care, from trauma and reconstructive surgery to minimally invasive techniques, wound care, and total ankle replacement. Residents benefit from a high surgical volume, diverse faculty backgrounds, and a robust didactic program including lectures, workshops, and cadaver labs. With opportunities for research, publications, and presentations, graduates consistently achieve strong board outcomes and are well-prepared to become skilled, community-focused foot and ankle surgeons.Residency Director
Luis Marin
Clerkship Director
Luis Marin
Program Contact
Angela Pittelli
Public Contact Information
pghpodiatry@gmail.com
3058235000
2001 West 68th Street
Attn: Graduate Medical Education Suite 311
Hialeah, FL 33016
USA
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Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Reconstructive Forefoot and Rearfoot surgery, Limb Salvage, Practice Management and more.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pain Management
Pathology Lab
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
Our clerkship offers comprehensive hand on experience in the full spectrum of foot and ankle care, from trauma and reconstructive surgery to minimally invasive techniques, wound care, and total ankle replacement. Residents benefit from a high surgical volume, diverse faculty backgrounds, and a robust didactic program including lectures, workshops, and cadaver labs.
Clerkship Manual
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Drug Test Submitted By Student
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
none
Participating Months
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
Residency Overview
This is a 3-year medical and surgical residency (PMSR-RRA) program. Surgical cases are per resident per year. This program consists of a high volume of foot and ankle trauma as well as elective foot and ankle surgery. In addition, inpatient management, diabetic foot infection evaluation and academic/teaching responsibilities are all part of the residency experience. If you wish to visit the program or have questions about the curriculum, please contact the on-call resident by calling the call phone at (786) 582-9494 or by email at PGHPodiatry@gmail.com.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: January 01, 1753
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2
Annual Stipends
1st year: 53,000
2nd year: 55,000
3rd year: 58,000
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Hialeah Hospital (330) beds, Palmetto General Hospital (368 beds), Coral Gables Hospital, Doral Surgical Center, Coral Gables Surgical Center, Palmetto Lakes Surgery Center and Foot Ankle Lower Leg.Other Benefits Provided
One white coat per year> ACLS/BLS> In training exams yearly> APMA membership dues> First years receive stipend for customized led apron > Board Blast course > ABFAS Board Prep course and material > Residence education stipend PGY1-800.00/PGY2-1200.00/PGY3-1200.00Residency Application Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 15
Additional Residency Programs
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Neurology
Fellowships in:
Infectious Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology
Vascular Neurology