Bellevue Hospital

Our Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Clerkship at Bellevue Hospital offers a unique experience with exposure to a wide range of medical and surgical disciplines. You will work alongside our residents and experience collaboration with specialists in trauma surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, infectious disease, emergency medicine, and wound care, allowing for a truly multidisciplinary imbedded approach to foot and ankle pathology. As a Level I Trauma Center servicing all of Manhattan, Bellevue provides unparalleled experience in the management of complex lower extremity trauma, limb salvage, diabetic foot infections, and emergent reconstructive cases. You will gain exposure in both elective and high-acuity settings while our team cares for one of the most diverse patient populations in New York City. Bellevue is nationally recognized for excellence in emergency medicine and trauma care, and serves as the flagship public hospital affiliated with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Founded in 1736, Bellevue is the oldest public hospital in the United States and remains a major referral center for highly complex medical and surgical cases. The institution is also recognized for its leadership in critical care, microsurgical limb replantation, spinal cord injury management, and comprehensive multidisciplinary trauma services.

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Established in 1736, Bellevue Hospital stands as a respected institution within New York City and holds the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously operating public hospitals in the United States. Throughout its illustrious history, Bellevue has consistently been a pioneer in the realm of medical advancements and patient care, epitomizing a sanctuary of healing for a multitude of individuals. The hospital’s PMSR/RRA Podiatric Residency program is exemplary of its dedication to medical education, celebrated for its exhaustive curriculum and skill in podiatric surgery. Within the expansive Bellevue medical community, residents are afforded the rare opportunity to collaborate with preeminent medical professionals across a spectrum of specialties, thereby acquiring a wealth of knowledge within a multifaceted and stimulating healthcare setting. Bellevue Hospital, with its unwavering dedication to medical excellence and its storied heritage, remains an influential force in sculpting the healthcare landscape of tomorrow while paying homage to its prestigious lineage. The Bellevue Residency program is a CPME approved PMSR-RRA.