University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville

The purpose of the Podiatric Externship Program within the Division of Foot & Ankle Surgery at the University of Florida-Jacksonville is to provide the student with a well-rounded educational experience in the hospital environment and a familiarity with the podiatric residency training program. The Externship allows the student to closely observe sophisticated reconstructive procedures of the foot and ankle, as well as the care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and management of trauma of the lower extremity. As part of our commitment, the hospital accepts students from all podiatric medical colleges, up to four per month. The extern works closely with the residents, learning the intricacies of hospital protocol while gaining wide exposure to foot and ankle surgery. The intent of the Podiatric Externship Program is to provide the student with a firm academic background and to demonstrate the clinical relevance of this knowledge. This Externship will assist the student in preparing for the direct, hands-on experience that will be part of their ongoing educational training.

Welcome to the Podiatry Residency Program in the department of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. Our department’s vision statement is “Restoring lives through excellence in patient-centered, comprehensive care while educating future generations.” Our faculty are dedicated and committed to the education of our residents by providing them with the supervision, guidance, didactic and clinical education and technical training so each individual may obtain his or her best level of accomplishment. UF Health Jacksonville is a 695-bed facility that houses both an advanced orthopaedic facility — UF Health Orthopaedic Surgery – Jacksonville — and the region’s Level I trauma center, both of which serve all of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.