Podiatry Residency
Our multidisciplinary approach makes all the difference.
From the program director
When you choose a Geisinger podiatry and surgical residency, you’ll do so much more than train in the basics — you’ll develop critical skills in multiple disciplines that will inform and shape the way you practice, now and in the future.
As a resident training in a Level II trauma center with a podiatric foot and ankle service, you’ll gain access to some of the toughest medical and surgical cases we accept. Geisinger is known for its approach to limb preservation and salvage techniques, with special emphasis on diabetic Charcot foot and ankle, including Ilizarov external fixation application. You’ll work through rotations in wound care and hyperbaric medicine, too.
And you’ll also benefit from our residency’s excellent working relationship with other departments. Rotations in orthopaedic surgery, vascular surgery and plastic surgery will complement your podiatric training, and our thorough approach includes rotations in emergency medicine, internal medicine, behavioral medicine, pathology, infectious diseases, anesthesia and pain management, and radiology.
We’re particularly proud of our evidence-based medicine approach to patient care. You’ll join your fellow residents in a weekly journal club, case discussions, resident presentations, hands-on workshops and cadaver labs. But you’ll have the opportunity to share beyond your Geisinger colleagues — we encourage original research projects and support our residents when they present at national meetings.
Our home is a strength, as well. Northeastern Pennsylvania offers all the ease of small-town living with unbeatable access to both outdoor recreation and the urban centers of New York City and Philadelphia. This is a place where you can live well — and make a difference at the same time.
I’ve been through this program myself. I joined Geisinger following fellowship because of its stellar reputation for patient care, education and commitment to community podiatry and providers. I’m so glad I chose Geisinger. I hope you will, too.
Ellianne Nasser, DPM, FACFAS, CWS
Podiatric Medical and Surgical Program Director
Geisinger Podiatry Residency
Message from the chair
Geisinger is the ideal place to train, offering both the comforts of living in northeastern Pennsylvania with the rigors of working in a not-for-profit, fully integrated health service organization that serves upwards of 1 million residents in 45 counties. Here, you’ll work with colleagues who prize excellence in care, education, research and service.
Our physician-led system includes a multidisciplinary physician group practice with systemwide-aligned goals, successful clinical programs, a sophisticated information technology platform, a robust research program and Geisinger Health Plan.
At the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, our goals are to provide the highest-quality patient care, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all, while advancing the science of musculoskeletal surgery and its related disciplines through research and education. Excellence pervades our patient care, teaching, learning, opportunities and diversity. We stand ready to achieve prominence through a mindset of “all things possible.”
Our podiatry residency focuses on optimizing didactic, clinical and surgical excellence through a robust curriculum. Our residents rotate throughout the Geisinger system, allowing for increased surgical volume and access to broad patient demographics. Our weekly didactics are complemented by monthly hands-on skills labs, including quarterly cadaver labs. Plus, our internal research infrastructure enhances the overall education experience.
Thanks for visiting our website, and I invite you to explore what sets our Podiatry Residency program apart.
Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, FACS
Chief Physician Officer, Geisinger System Services
Professor and Chair, Musculoskeletal Institute & Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Geisinger and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Program overview
Curriculum
First year
- Anesthesia
- Emergency medicine
- Internal medicine
- Infectious diseases/pathology
- Podiatry – Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Podiatry outpatient office
- MSK/radiology
- Research
- Wound-healing clinic
Second year
- General/trauma surgery
- Neurology
- Podiatry – Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Podiatry – Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
- Podiatry outpatient office
- Research
- Vascular
- Wound-healing clinic
Third year
- Behavioral medicine
- Orthopaedics – Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Podiatry – Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
- Podiatry outpatient office
- Research
- Wound-healing clinic
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Well-being
The well-being program aims to cultivate a culture of wellness, making sure residents have dedicated days for rest and personal appointments. The program also fosters a sense of belonging though social gatherings that build connections among families, significant others and co-residents. It promotes wellness walks during academic sessions. It also provides avenues for residents to voice their concerns, supporting both mental and physical health. This holistic approach enables our residents to focus on their training and education during what can be a challenging time.
Well-being initiatives:
- Wellness half days
- Stock the lounge
- Monthly resident awards