Boston Medical Center Brighton
Introduction
The BMC Brighton Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Program is a 3 year program (PMR/RRA). The residency is approved for a total of 6 residents, two in each year of training. The residency is designed with a rotational structure with an emphasis on resource based, competency driven, assessment validated training. The resident is provided with a greater responsibility in patient care and decision making as they progress throughout their training. These experiences coincide with didactic activities such as journal clubs, hands-on workshops, labs, case review, and lectures. Research opportunities are readily available and three publications per resident are a requirement prior to graduation.Residency Director
David Sipala
DPM
Clerkship Director
David Sipala
DPM
Program Contact
Ingrid Montufar
Public Contact Information
ingrid.montufar1@bmc.org
6175625256
Social
Attending Physicians
David Sipala, DPM
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Reconstructive foot surgery
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
The St Elizabeth’s Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Program is a 3 year program (PMR/RRA). The residency is approved for a total of 6 residents, two in each year of training. The residency is designed with a rotational structure with an emphasis on resource based, competency driven, assessment validated training. The resident is provided with a greater responsibility in patient care and decision making as they progress throughout their training. These experiences coincide with didactic activities such as journal club, skills workshops, case review, and lectures. Research opportunities are readily available and are a requirement for graduation.
Due to a combination of community based and referral patients, the medical and surgical volume and diversity is exceptional. The residents are integrated into outpatient clinics which allow for involvement throughout
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Background Check
Background Check Type: CORI Results from current School
Liability Insurance
COVID Vaccination
HIPAA Training
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Minimum Rank: top 35%
Other Applicant Requirements
N/A
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
The BMC Brighton Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Program is a 3-year program (PMR/RRA). The residency is approved for a total of 6 residents, two in each year of training. The residency is designed with a rotational structure with an emphasis on resource based, competency driven, assessment validated training. The resident is provided with a greater responsibility in patient care and decision making as they progress throughout their training. These experiences coincide with didactic activities such as journal club, skills workshops, case review, and lectures. Research opportunities are readily available and are a requirement for graduation.
Due to a combination of community based and referral patients, the medical and surgical volume and diversity is exceptional. The residents are integrated into outpatient clinics which allow for involvement throughout
Residency Manual
Download the residency manualResidency Information
Residency Start Date: January 01, 1753
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2
Annual Stipends
1st year: $71,748.40
2nd year: $76,087.10
3rd year: $78.874.63
4th year: 0
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Surgicare St Anne's Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lawrence General Hospital, Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites, South Shore Hospital, Boston Sports Medicine, CapeMedOther Benefits Provided
housing deposit program, paid vacationResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: $35.00
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Minimum Rank: top 35%
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Payable To: BMC Brighton Podiatric Residency
Other Applicant Requirements:
Mail program fee to Attn: St. Elizabeth Medical Center Residency Program 77 Warren Street 4th floor # 446, Brighton , MA 02135
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: State Training Licensure
Staff DPMs Count: 16
NBPME Part III Required by July 1
Other qualifications
NBPE Part III
ACLS
CPR
Additional Residency Programs
Anesthesia, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Internal Medicine. Pain Fellowship, Pulmonary Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship