Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Introduction

The purpose of the residency program in podiatric surgery is to fulfill the educational requirements for each individual graduate's surgical competency to be developed beyond the present worldwide community of surgeons endeavoring in the discipline of foot and ankle surgery.

Residency Director

Jenna Brkich

Clerkship Director

Jenna Brkich

Program Contact

Jill Mellbye

Public Contact Information

alan.mlodzienski@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

2156629664

https://www.pennmedicine.org/departments-and-centers/podiatry-and-podiatric-surgery/education-and-tr

51 N 39th St

MAB Suite 211

Philadelphia, PA 19104

USA

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Program Overview

Program Emphasis

4 year program with heavy emphasis on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and podiatric medical management

Experiences Offered

Anesthesiology

Behavioral Science

Dermatology

Emergency Room

Infectious Disease

Neurology

Office Rotations

Orthopedics

Outpatient Clinic

Pain Management

Pediatrics

Plastic Surgery

Podiatry

Podiatry Surgery

Radiology

Rheumatology

Surgery

Trauma

Vascular Surgery

Wound Care Limb Salvage

Board Review

Grand Rounds

Journal Club

Labs Cadaver Industry

Research

Lecture Series

Clerkship Overview

Students from all podiatric schools are welcome to apply for a one-month rotation with our program, although preference is given to students in the top 50% of their class. The program does not offer any housing or housing stipend to externs. Externs must provide their own transportation, parking, and meals. Attire is business casual with a white laboratory coat; scrubs will be provided for the operating room.

Clerkship Manual

Download the clerkship manual

Clerkship Information

Clerkship application requirements

Applicant Requirements

Drug Test At Hospital

Liability Insurance

COVID Vaccination

HIPAA Training

Clerkship Fee: $0

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Minimum Rank: no

Requires Transcript

Requires CV

Other Applicant Requirements

none.

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 curriculum of the PMSR/RRA requires 48 months to complete.

Residency Information

Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026

Available Residencies

PMSR: 0

PMSR-RRA: 4

Annual Stipends

1st year: $74,124.02

2nd year: $76,953.44

3rd year: $80,694.18

4th year: $85,201.94

Other Benefits

Provides CME Allowance

Provides Health Insurance

Provides Malpractice Insurance

Provides Meals

Provides Sick Leave

Provides Uniforms

Provides Vacation

Affiliated Institutions

University of Pennsylvania

Residency Application Requirements

Application Fee: $0

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Minimum Rank: no

Other Residency Requirements

Accreditation: JCAHO

Licence Required For First Year: Yes

Staff DPMs Count: 13

NBPME Part III Required by July 1

Other qualifications

NBPE Part III

ACLS

CPR

Additional Residency Programs

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Ortho/Trauma, Ophthamology, Anesthesia Internship