Curriculum

The core of our educational program provides all residents with a range of competencies and skills to practice effectively in a healthcare system rich in cultural diversity. The flexibility that is built into the program encourages residents to pursue their own professional practice goals and personal interests. All faculty are active advisors to the residents and promote self-directed learning and professional identity formation. Residents are integrated into all functions of the residency program including recruitment, curricula development, evaluation, scholarly activities and healthcare administration. The Saint Joseph’s Foot and Ankle Residency Program is the only surgical residency program at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. Ambulatory care of patients is provided in Family Health Center, which provides more than 30,000 patient visits annually.

The curriculum prepares podiatric physicians who are reliable and competent to provide comprehensive care for patients presenting with a wide range of concerns. Rotations are scheduled in a block system and vary according to year (see below). Our curriculum is designed to incorporate the CPME resourced-based competency- driven, assessment-validated attributes that residents are expected to demonstrate as they progress through the program. Daily didactic presentations include board review, core curriculum presentations, Journal Club, and patient round presentations by residents. A longitudinal behavioral medicine curriculum is inclusive of resident well-being monthly conferences.