Residency Program in Podiatric Surgery

1. Must have graduated from a podiatric medical school in the United States or Canada.
2. The podiatric medical school must be accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).
3. The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree must be completed before beginning residency training at Cedars-Sinai.
4. Applicants who do not meet these minimum eligibility requirements cannot be considered for the program.
5. Selection considers factors such as academic credentials, preparedness, aptitude, communication skills, motivation, and integrity.
6. Podiatric National Board scores are included in the applicant documentation when available.

The Podiatric Surgery Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center provides structured postgraduate training for Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) graduates, with a focus on comprehensive podiatric patient care and surgical management. The three-year residency provides progressive clinical and surgical experience, allowing residents to develop skills in evaluating and treating disorders of the foot and ankle, performing podiatric surgical procedures, managing patients before and after surgery, and working as part of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The program combines supervised clinical training with educational experiences to prepare residents for independent podiatric practice and further specialization.

1. Prepare the required application and supporting academic documents.
2. Submit the application through the application system specified by the Podiatric Surgery Residency Program.
3. Provide a transcript or copy of the podiatric medical degree and available Podiatric National Board scores.
4. Eligible applicants are reviewed using a holistic selection process based on program-related criteria.
5. Selected applicants are invited for an interview.
6. Final resident selection is conducted through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) or another applicable national matching program, where possible.