Exernships (Clerkships)
The program has developed affiliation agreements with all the schools and colleges
of podiatric medicine. Externships are open to all schools and are limited to
third and fourth year students in the top 25 percent of their class.
The externship program is overseen by Dr. Gary Arminio, the Assistant Program
Director.
The program participates in the Uniform Externship Program administered by AACPM
.
Applications are available through the school's respective externship office.
The hospital provides free housing for the first 12 applicants accepted.
The extern must provide his own transportation.
Externs are advised to contact the administrative assistant of the program (see
Contact information) regarding their scheduled date of arrival.
Clinic attire including a laboratory coat is required.
Students are provided an externship manual upon arrival outlining their schedule
including formal workshops and lectures.
- Preparation of a 20 minute presentation. Details regarding format will be provided upon arrival.
- Attending all assigned rounds, workshops, journal and book clubs.
- One weekend on call in emergency Room with 1st year resident
- One weekend on rounding call with a first- or second-year resident
- Office rotations with members of the Residency Training Committee
- Assisting and observing podiatric surgery
