United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Lebanon VA Medical Center

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (PM&S 24) Residency Program

Lebanon VA Medical Center 

Podiatric surgery

  The PM&S 24 program offers the resident the medical, biomechanical and surgical skills necessary to treat the foot and ankle. The first year concentrates on the medical and biomechanical management of the foot and ankle with an emphasis in diabetic limb salvage surgery. The second year offers the resident a wide variety of elective foot and ankle surgical opportunities in surrounding community hospitals and surgical centers. There is a strong didactic lecture series with presentations and surgical workshops. The resident integrates into several training experiences with the surgical and medical residents from the Milton S. Hershey Medical School on the University Service.
 

Approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.

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Requirements

Benefits

·        US Citizenship

·        PM Lexis III and/or Pennsylvania Podiatry License

·        Graduate of an Accredited  College of Podiatric Medicine

·        Application through CASPR

  • Stipend:  (Effective July 1, 2006)
    • PGY I:  $37,807
    • PGY II: $40,057
  • Health Insurance:
    • Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Onsite Daycare Center
  • Onsite Fitness Center and Pool
  • Located in a family-oriented community with excellent outdoor and recreational activities.
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Podiatry Resident

Training Schedule

 

First Year:

  • Internal Medicine (University Inpatient Service)
  • Outpatient Medicine Clinic
  • Medical Imaging
  • Pathology
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Podiatric Medicine

 

Second Year:

  • Podiatric Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Anesthesia
  • Neurology

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Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 24 Curriculum

 

Appointment Agreement

   

Contact Information

VA Medical Center
Attn: Terry D. Weaver, DPM
Director of Podiatric Medical Education
Section 323
1700 South Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, PA  17042(717) 228-5952
Fax (717) 228-5955

Residency Program Faculty

Program Faculty