Podiatry Residency
Master podiatric medicine and surgery and treat patients with a holistic approach in our Podiatry Residency.
Podiatry Residency
What sets us apart?
Our residents are competent and caring podiatrists who help patients stay active and on their feet.
Trainees gain experience in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the lower extremity. Podiatry residents also become experts in preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative assessment and management in several areas of podiatric surgery.
Where you'll train
Coastal Podiatry, Inc.
Coastal Podiatry, our residency's primary training site, was established in 1987. Located in Virginia Beach, this practice provides comprehensive patient care with specialties including pediatric podiatry, reconstructive podiatry, sports-related podiatry, diabetic limb salvage and general medicine of the foot and ankle. Our facility offers in-office orthotics, radiographs, diagnostic ultrasounds, vascular studies and surgical procedures.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is home to the area's only Level I trauma center and burn trauma unit, the region's premier heart program and the primary teaching hospital for EVMS. Its active cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, sleep medicine, epilepsy and oncology programs, as well as its heart, lung, kidney and pancreas transplant programs, make Sentara Norfolk General an ideal place for residents to perform their rounds.
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) is the only freestanding children's hospital in Virginia. With 206 beds, it is the regional pediatric referral center for coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The hospital is home to the area's largest and most advanced neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, as well as the state's only acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Our program is one of few podiatry residencies in the nation that conduct rounds in a pediatric hospital. Podiatry residents master surgical skills and practice pediatric podiatry at this facility.
Sentara Ambulatory Care Clinic
Sentara's Ambulatory Care Clinic provides uncompensated medical care to uninsured or underinsured Norfolk residents. The Ambulatory Care Clinic is a follow-up option for patients recently discharged from Sentara hospitals and emergency facilities. The clinic offers lab services, X-rays, EKGs, specialty clinics and medication assistance programs, which are available to help patients get prescription medications free or at a reduced cost. Trainees rotate in the clinic and work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver continuity care and maintain patient relations.
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is a 276-bed acute care facility offering specialized, tertiary services and the region's only Level III trauma center. It houses the Sentara Heart Center and Sleep Center and provides specialty care in orthopedics, neurosurgery and thoracic and colorectal surgery. Podiatry residents are put on trauma call at this facility during their training.
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 250-bed acute care facility specializing in orthopedic, cardiac, advanced imaging, obstetrical, gynecological and breast care services. Sentara Leigh Hospital offers a contemporary care environment for general medical/surgical and ambulatory services. The medical center includes the 48-bed Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Leigh, one of Sentara's multiple specialized orthopedic care facilities.
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 160-bed acute care hospital that serves southern Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and northeastern North Carolina. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in partnership with Bon Secours Virginia, brings quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, award-winning patient safety initiatives, advanced technology and a patient-centered approach to care for patients. A Magnet medical center with more than 100 physicians and services offered, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides its communities with comprehensive healthcare.
See yourself in Hampton Roads
The Hampton Roads region that EVMS serves is a vibrant community with 1.7 million residents scattered across nine cities and five counties in southeastern coastal Virginia.
Miles of waterfront, historical and cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation areas, lively nightlife, seasonal festivals and family-friendly entertainment make it clear that there's something for everyone here in Hampton Roads.
At EVMS, we know life happens, and we want you to be covered when it does. That’s why we offer competitive benefits packages for our residents and fellows.
A supportive environment
Work-life balance is important during your residency, and we are committed to supporting our residents throughout their time at EVMS. Through EVMS' Wellness Works program, our residents and fellows receive the same wellness resources as our faculty and staff.
In addition, our Resident Wellness program for residents and fellows gives you access to support groups, after-hours counseling services, running clubs, leadership coaching and more.
