Podiatric Surgery

This is a three-year surgical program at Morristown Memorial Hospital.

• Established in 2001 as part of the podiatric surgical residency program.
• Includes one-year general surgical/medical internship followed by two years of formal podiatric training.
• Approved by The Council On Podiatric Medical Education.
• Only selects residents into the PGY-1 year.

Offerings

• Prepare for a successful career in either academic or clinical podiatric surgery.
• Gain broad operative experience through an abundance of surgical cases.
• Emphasis placed on decision-making skills relating to the management of foot and ankle disorders ranging from the diabetic foot and reconstruction to complex trauma.
• Evaluate and treat inpatient problems while assuming increasing responsibility in outpatient, operative and emergency settings.
• Focus on a multidisciplinary approach to inpatient management with the consultation of appropriate services as needed.
• Benefit from the Department of Podiatry's excellent relationship with the medical, general and sub-specialized services, including Plastic and Vascular Surgery, as well as several regional orthotics companies whose services are directly available through our outpatient facilities.
• Outpatient clinics held in modern facility with on-site x-ray capability.