Geisinger-Community Medical Center
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Introduction
The Geisinger CMC Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency is a distinguished three-year PMSR/RRA program designed to equip residents with an exceptional foundation in both medical and surgical practices. With a robust volume of surgical cases—including forefoot and rearfoot procedures, trauma management, reconstruction, implants, and salvage surgeries—residents gain invaluable hands-on experience. Additionally, the program ensures substantial clinical exposure, allowing residents to engage with pre-operative and post-operative patients, along with comprehensive training in wound care, making it an ideal choice for aspiring podiatrists.Residency Director
Ellianne
Nasser
570-703-8146
aedabrowski@geisinger.edu
Clerkship Director
Mark
Micciche
570-703-8146
aedabrowski@geisinger.edu
Program Contact
Anna
Dabrowski
570 703-8146
aedabrowski@geisinger.edu
Attn: Anna Dabrowski
1800 Mulberry Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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Attending Physicians
Ellianne Nasser, DPM, Program Director
Podiatry
Nicole Branning, DPM, Associate Program Director
Podiatry
Mark Micciche, DPM, Clerkship Director
Podiatry
Meghan Susek, DPM Site Director (Geisinger Wyoming Valley)
Podiatry
Kasandra Trott, DPM Site Director (Geisinger Lewistown Hospital)
Podiatry
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Our program specializes in advanced techniques in rearfoot reconstructive surgery, Charcot reconstructive surgery, trauma management, forefoot surgery, and limb salvage. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, expert care that enhances mobility and quality of life for our patients.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Pediatrics
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
HIPAA Training
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: no
Minimum Rank: no
Requires CV
Housing Recommendations
Contact program for housingParticipating Months
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
Residency Overview
Geisinger Community Medical Center is a PMSR/RRA-certified program involved in all facets of podiatric medicine and surgery. Residents rotate with all specialties and implement wound care practices and Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy. Strong surgical skills are enforced with excellent guidance from staff. Attendings in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, including Charcot reconstruction, rearfoot and forefoot procedures, ankle arthroscopy, Ilizarov frames, limb salvage, and trauma. Hospital-based and outpatient clinics are included in the curriculum, encompassing all aspects of podiatric medicine. Research and education remain a priority as a resident.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 1976
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 4
Annual Stipends
1st year: 65,603.00
2nd year: 68,307.00
3rd year: 70,519.00
4th year: 0
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Geisinger Health System, Regional Hospital Surgery Center of ScrantonOther Benefits Provided
Well-being: Wellness half-days, stocking the lounge, and Monthly resident awards, $2,000 wellness stipend annually -Vacation/CME -15 working days per year -5 CME meeting days for residents PGY2 and above -Expenses and time away for paper/poster presentations at national conferences, as approved by the GME officeResidency Application Requirements
Minimum GPA: no
Minimum Rank: no
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: Yes
Staff DPMs Count: 0
NBPME Part III Required by July 1
Other qualifications
NBPE Part III
ACLS
CPR
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