Cooper University Hospital
Clerkship Program Contact
Stephen Gorda
8563422282
gorda-stephen@cooperhealth.edu
Residency Program Coordinator
Carolyn Hans-Cimarone
856-342-2282
hans-carolyn@cooperhealth.edu
Public Contact Information
millili-david@cooperhealth.edu
8563422282
Podiatric Residency
3 Cooper Plaza, Suite 410
Camden, NJ 08103
USA
Attending Physicians
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
While emphasis is placed on the development of surgical skills, the resident will also develop the necessary clinical skills and practice management ability to succeed. The residency prepares and allows the resident to become eligible to take the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery examinations during their third year.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
The Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at Cooper University Hospital is a three-year program with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle credentialing designed to give residents the maximum amount of exposure to all aspects of podiatric surgery and prepare residents for practice. While emphasis is placed on the development of surgical skills, the resident will also develop the necessary clinical skills and practice management ability to succeed
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: 0
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Rank: N/A
Participating Months
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027
August 2027
September 2027
October 2027
November 2027
December 2027
January 2028
February 2028
March 2028
April 2028
May 2028
Residency Overview
The podiatric residency program at Cooper University Hospital is designed as a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery program. Cooper University Hospital, the clinical campus of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, is a tertiary care medical center and a level 1 trauma center which serves the entire southern half of New Jersey. The hospital also provides primary care in the surrounding communities. This program is currently approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education and is 3 years in length.
All applicants must show proof of successful completion of Part I & Part II of NBPME before a residency position can be offered. All applicants to our program must sign CASPR release for us to receive board score results. Letters of recommendation should be sent through CASPR by the deadline.
Residency Manual
Download the residency manualResidency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2
Annual Stipends
1st year: 71473
2nd year: 74266
3rd year: 77376
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
Cooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityOther Benefits Provided
An annual $2200 housing stipend, Eligible to receive Cooper’s 403b retirement plan match in accordance with the plan documents, educational stipend of up to $1500 annually, mobile phone stipend up to $480, free hospital parking.Residency Application Requirements
Application Fee: 35$
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Rank: N/A
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Payable To: Cooper University Health Care
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: The Joint Commission
Licence Required For First Year: N/A
Staff DPMs Count: 5
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
Additional Residency Programs
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, Radiology, Infectious Disease, General Surgery, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology, Vascular Surgery, Nephrology, Family Medicine, Dentistry, Critical Care.