Richmond University Medical Center
Introduction
Richmond University Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center offering a comprehensive and well-rounded podiatric residency program. Our residents are actively involved in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, gaining extensive hands-on experience in both elective and trauma cases. The program fosters strong interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring residents work closely with multiple specialties to provide optimal patient care. Additionally, our campus features a fully equipped wound care center and on-site hyperbaric oxygen therapy facility, enhancing the scope of training in advanced limb salvage techniques.Residency Director
Michael Piccarelli
Clerkship Director
Michael Piccarelli
Program Contact
Francesca Granato
Public Contact Information
7188181234
Attending Physicians
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
All aspects of foot and ankle surgery, including elective, recon, trauma and limb salvage.
We have a wound care center and work closely with vascular and plastics.
Clinic is well rounded with a wide diversity of pathology
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
Clerkships are 4week rotation at RUMC and the student will be involved in all aspects of the program
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Background Check
Background Check Type: yes
Background Check Cost: TBD
Drug Test Submitted By Student
Clerkship Fee: 0
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
none
Housing Recommendations
There are often available local apartments for rent
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
April 2027
May 2027
Residency Overview
The Podiatric resident will work closely with all medical and surgical specialties over the course of their 3 years at RUMC. The focus of the program is Foot and Ankle surgery. The off service rotations allows for exposure to wide variety of teaching and clinical experiences.
Offer rolling interview dates for student convenience.
Residency Manual
Download the residency manualResidency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2025
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 6
Annual Stipends
1st year: 81312
2nd year: 88213
3rd year: 95399
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
N/AOther Benefits Provided
On site housing is available for rent and a meal stipend is givenResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: 0
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Staff DPMs Count: 10
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
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