Stony Brook University Hospital

Introduction

Stony Brook University Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, provides a comprehensive and diverse residency training experience with extensive opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient clinical care. Residents gain robust training in diabetic limb salvage, multidisciplinary wound management, elective and non-elective surgery, biomechanics, and a wide range of clinical rotations that require active engagement. The program offers exposure to forefoot and rearfoot surgery, trauma, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle (RRA) surgery, and care of the podopediatric patient, working alongside both foot and ankle MDs and DPMs. Students should note that externship participation is strongly encouraged.
Residency Director
Christopher Schroeder
DPM, D.ABFAS, D.ABPM
Clerkship Director
Christopher Schroeder
DPM, D.ABFAS, D.ABPM
Program Contact
Tiana Martucci
Program Coordinator
Public Contact Information
wendy.young@stonybrookmedicine.edu
6314442037

https://bit.ly/2MNbbdn
101 Nichols Road
Stony Brook , NY 11794
USA

Attending Physicians

Erin Kunz, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Christina Nawabi, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Christopher Schroeder, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Peter Smith, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Ashley Boccio, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

John Burzotta, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Jane Cortes, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Christopher Ferguson, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Owen McCrudden, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Mary Thomas, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Paul Atlas, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Gregg Atlas, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Eric Kaplan, DPM

Specialties:

Michael Del Rosso

Specialties:

George DeVito, DPM

Specialties:

Ben Dimichino, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Richard Boccio, MD, DPM

Specialties:
Orthopedics
Podiatry Surgery

Wendy Young, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry

Jason Behar, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry

Samantha Dunn, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry

Raj Grover, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry

Program Overview

Program Emphasis

The program offers a high-volume clinical experience complemented by intensive rotations, with a concentrated emphasis on limb salvage, forefoot and rearfoot surgery, and advanced ankle procedures. Residents also benefit from diverse clinical experiences across a variety of locations, further enhancing their training and exposure.

Experiences Offered

Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Burn Surgery
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
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research

Clerkship Overview

Podiatry clerkship students are invited to visit Stony Brook University Hospital to experience a comprehensive podiatric training environment that integrates inpatient patient management, a broad range of foot and ankle surgical procedures and diverse clinical exposure. This opportunity provides valuable insight into the multidisciplinary approach and high standards of care that define our program.

Clerkship Information

Clerkship application requirements

Applicant Requirements

Vehicle

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.50
Minimum Rank: 50%
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

Stony Brook University Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, provides a comprehensive and well-rounded residency training program with extensive exposure to both inpatient and outpatient clinical care. Residents receive advanced training in diabetic limb salvage, multidisciplinary wound management, elective and non-elective surgery, biomechanics, and a wide range of clinical rotations that require active participation. The program offers broad surgical experience, including forefoot and rearfoot procedures, trauma, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle (RRA) surgery, and podopediatric care, in collaboration with both foot and ankle MDs and DPMs. Prospective students should note that externship participation is strongly encouraged.

Residency Information

Residency Start Date: January 01, 1753

Available Residencies

PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 3

Annual Stipends

1st year: 77,008
2nd year: 81, 881
3rd year: 86,337
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

DVA Northport North Shore Surgi Center Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Garnet Health Medical Center Physicians Surgery Center of Chandler Desert Foot & Ankle PC Banner Health Mesa, AZ

Other Benefits Provided

Contact Program Coordinator

Residency Application Requirements

Application Fee: none
Minimum GPA: 2.50
Minimum Rank: 50%

Other Residency Requirements

Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 20
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR