Residency Program in Podiatric Surgery

1. Applicants must have the required podiatric medical education.
2. American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE) Part I and Part II are required.
3. Medical school transcripts are required.
4. Three Letters of Recommendation are required.
5. An externship is strongly encouraged but not required.

The UCLA Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle (PMSR/RRA) is a CPME-accredited, three-year surgical residency program designed to train well-rounded podiatric physicians and surgeons. Residents receive comprehensive training in lower-extremity conditions, including trauma, limb salvage, reconstruction, and elective surgery. Training takes place at multiple Los Angeles-area hospitals, including UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, UCLA–Olive View Medical Center, DVA West Los Angeles Medical Center, and Kaiser hospitals. The program also provides opportunities for research and structured didactic education.

1. Applicants must apply through the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR).
2. Applicants must follow the CASPR/National Matching Service (NMS) application schedule.
3. Required documents include Personal Statement, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Curriculum Vitae, American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE) Part I and Part II, and Medical School Transcripts.
4. An externship is strongly encouraged but not required.
5. For the 2026–2027 application cycle, applications opened on July 20, 2026, and the initial application submission deadline is October 30, 2026.