Oakland Podiatric Medicine

The Podiatric Resident Training Program at McLaren Oakland is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a Podiatric Medical and Surgical Residency with added credentialing in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.

The emphasis of this program is to give exposure and training in the full scope of podiatric medicine and surgery. This includes educational experiences in general podiatry, geriatrics, diabetes, wound management, biomechanics, and surgery.

Scope and Volume

Residents who choose McLaren Oakland will be exposed to a variety of pathology due to the urban nature of the clinical setting, the hospital's ACS Level II Trauma Certification, Stroke Center Certification and proximity to heavily traveled highways.

Success at McLaren Oakland

At McLaren Oakland, there is an emphasis on preparing the resident to be a professional, independent, and resourceful clinical decision maker. This program finds the most successful residents in the program are autonomous, mature learners with strong self-concept, motivation and leadership skills.

Curriculum

The first year of training covers a broad range of general medical and surgical rotations, including podiatric office time and surgery. There are rotations in internal medicine, infectious disease, emergency medicine, medical imaging, general surgery (including subspecialty in vascular surgery), anesthesia, and pathology.

The second year of training provides additional rotations in behavioral science, pediatrics, podiatric office time, and podiatric clinic and surgery.

The third year of training provides rotations in orthopedic surgery, dermatology, and rearfoot reconstructive surgery.

Residents participate in an ongoing Hospital Foot Clinic at McLaren Oakland staffed by podiatric surgeons, Journal Club program, McLaren Oakland podiatric lecture series, local and education opportunities including Red RC (Resident Educational Resource Center), Board Vitals, Board Review courses, and training in Arthroscopy Certification.

Graduates of the McLaren Oakland Podiatric Medicine program are prepared for the Board Qualification examination by the ABFAS and ABPM, and are fully prepared for podiatric practice.