Rochester General Hospital
Introduction
Rochester General Hospital, located in Rochester, New York, offers a 36-month Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. The program provides additional credentialing in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery and emphasizes comprehensive podiatric care—from foundational clinical experiences to advanced surgical procedures. Residents benefit from a multidisciplinary learning environment, working alongside experienced medical and surgical specialists. Core rotations include internal medicine, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, wound care, radiology, endocrinology, infectious disease, behavioral sciences, pathology, and laboratory medicine. Surgical training is further enhanced through rotations in orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, and plastic surgery. Our program emphasizes a hands-on, interactive approach to medical education. Residents are actively involved in patient care and surgical procedures, ensuring a "learn by doing" experience. Educational enrichment includes monthly journal clubs, case discussions, resident-led presentations, and a variety of research opportunities. For questions or additional information about the program, please contact us at PMSR@rochesterregional.org.Residency Director
Paul Merkel
Program Director
Clerkship Director
Paul Merkel
Program Director
Program Contact
Brittany Kent
Public Contact Information
PMSR@rochesterregional.org
5856830682
1425 Portland Ave
Box 355
Rochester , NY 14621
USA
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Attending Physicians
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Approved PMSR/RRA program by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
Extensive training in podiatric medicine and surgery is complemented by rotations in orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, and plastic surgery.
Monthly Journal Club and Weekly Case Review
Cadaver Labs
Resident Run Clinic
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
Welcome to the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program at Rochester General Hospital! During your time here, you’ll have the opportunity to scrub into surgeries, see patients in our resident-run clinic, and present at our weekly academic sessions. Our goal is to immerse you fully in the day-to-day activities of our program so you can experience firsthand what it’s like to be a part of our residency team.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Liability Insurance
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 0
Minimum Rank: no
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
Transcript
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
Rochester General Hospital, located in Rochester, New York, offers a 36-month Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. The program provides additional credentialing in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery and emphasizes comprehensive podiatric care—from foundational clinical experiences to advanced surgical procedures.
Residents benefit from a multidisciplinary learning environment, working alongside experienced medical and surgical specialists. Surgical training is further enhanced through rotations in orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, and plastic surgery.
Our program emphasizes a hands-on, interactive approach to medical education. Educational enrichment includes monthly journal clubs, case discussions, resident-led presentations, and a variety of research opportunities.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2025
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 4
Annual Stipends
1st year: 73000
2nd year: 76000
3rd year: 80000
4th year: 0
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Unity Hospital Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic Canton-Potsdam Hospital United Memorial Medical Center Brighton Surgery Center Rochester Ambulatory Surgical CenterOther Benefits Provided
At CRIPResidency Application Requirements
Minimum GPA: 0
Minimum Rank: no
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Applicant Requirements:
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Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: Other
Staff DPMs Count: 16
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
Additional Residency Programs
Dentistry, Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pharmacy Y1, Psychiatric Medicine, Family Medicine, Optometry and Family Eye Care.