### Podiatric Surgery Residency Program - [ Applicant Information](#applicant-information) The Podiatric Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive three-year program, accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. During their training, residents are exposed to a wide range of clinical presentations and surgical techniques, with significant emphasis on limb salvage. Residents in our program exceed the number of surgical cases required to graduate, are members of a union, and train as equals alongside allopathic colleagues. Research is an important part of the program, and residents are expected to complete a research project leading to a publication during the course of their training. Two new residents are matched each academic year. Additional information about the residency is available [here](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/surgery/training/podiatric-surgery-residency/). #### About Boston Medical Center The Podiatric Surgery Residency Program is based at Boston Medical Center (BMC), a modern medical complex located in the heart of Boston’s South End. BMC is a private, not-for-profit, academic medical center and the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. BMC emphasizes community-based care, with a mission to provide consistently accessible health services to all. It is the largest safety-net hospital in New England, as well as the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services. [Learn more about BMC](https://www.bmc.org/about-bmc) #### Program Leadership Justin Ogbonna, DPM, is the Podiatric Residency Director. ## Applicant Information The Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program at Boston Medical Center, which seeks students interested in a comprehensive program focused on all aspects of related patient management, utilizes the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR). Additional information can be found on the [CASPR](https://natmatch.com/caspr-landing.html) site. For additional information, please contact Emily Brunelli.