Long Island Jewish Forest Hills at Northwell Health
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Introduction
LIJ Forest Hills is a member of the Northwell Health System, the 3rd largest health care system in the US. Our well diversified Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle (PMSR-RRA) is located in the heart of Queens, NY which offers extensive training in Forefoot/Rearfoot Surgery, Wound Care, Diabetic Limb Salvage, Internal Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Endocrinology, Behavioral Science, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, and Infectious Disease. Residents will have full access to all of the educational benefits of the health system which has a new Medical School at Donald and Barbra Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell as well as research opportunities at the Feinstein Institute for Medicine. We are affiliated with a substantial amount of hospitals and surgery centers.Residency Director
Adam
Cirlincione
7188301920
acirlincio@northwell.edu
Clerkship Director
Adam
Cirlincione
7188301920
Akachano@northwell.edu
Program Contact
Anna
Kachano
7188301920
Akachano@northwell.edu
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Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Our program offers comprehensive training in all areas of podiatry, with a strong emphasis on both clinical care and surgical management. Surgical experience encompasses the full spectrum of podiatric procedures, including but not limited to amputations, wound debridements, elective forefoot and rearfoot surgeries, Charcot reconstruction, and trauma involving the foot, rearfoot, and ankle.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Burn Surgery
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
Students will have the opportunity to rotate at our main hospital, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, as well as at Nassau University Medical Center, one of our Level One trauma centers. Daily activities may include rounding on patients, working in clinics, assisting with trauma cases, and participating in a wide range of podiatric procedures—such as amputations, wound debridements, and both forefoot and hindfoot elective surgeries—with a strong emphasis on advanced surgical techniques. Students are also encouraged to attend our monthly cadaver bioskills labs. Academic sessions are held twice a week and include Northwell Grand Rounds and morning meeting discussions with various attending physicians affiliated with our program. We strongly encourage having a car.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
none
Participating 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
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
LIJ Forest Hills is a member of the Northwell Health System, the 3rd largest health care system in the US. Our well diversified Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle (PMSR-RRA) is located in the heart of Queens, NY which offers extensive training in Forefoot/Rearfoot Surgery, Wound Care, Diabetic Limb Salvage, Internal Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Endocrinology, Behavioral Science, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, and Infectious Disease. Residents will have full access to all of the educational benefits of the health system which has a new Medical School at Donald and Barbra Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell as well as research opportunities at the Feinstein Institute for Medicine. We are affiliated with a substantial amount of hospitals and surgery centers.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 4
Annual Stipends
1st year: 84,488
2nd year: 87,780
3rd year: 89,975
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Glen Cove Hospital, Gramercy Surgery Centers, Nassau University Medical Center, Dr. Cirlincione's Practice, Southside Hospital and Clinic, ProHealth Surgery Center, ProHealth Day Op, North Queens Surg, CFAM,Other Benefits Provided
PGY1 & 2 get $1,800 educational allowance yearly. In PGY3 the total is $3,600, for educational expense. Breakfast is provided twice a week, snacks, coffee, and water.Residency Application Requirements
Application Fee: 0
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other Applicant Requirements:
We encourage all to apply. We strongly suggest having a car.
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 40
Other qualifications
ACLS
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Internal Medicine