Geisinger-Community Medical Center
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
DPM
Clerkship Director
Mark Micciche
DPM
Program Contact
Anna Dabrowski
Public Contact Information
5707038146
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
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 Overview
The Geisinger CMC Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program is a 3-year PMSR/RRA program that offers comprehensive and well-rounded medical and surgical education. Residents experience a high volume of surgical cases, including forefoot and rearfoot procedures, trauma, reconstruction, implants, and salvage surgeries. There is also significant clinical exposure to pre-operative and post-operative patients, as well as wound care.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Background Check Type: No
Background Check Cost: None
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: None
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: no
Minimum Rank: no
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
None
Housing Recommendations
Contact program for housingParticipating 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
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 Applicant Requirements:
Incoming Residents are expected to attend hospital wide orientation in the middle of June. Orientation schedules are emailed after residency match.
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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