Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program
Preparing skilled practitioners of podiatric medicine and surgery to succeed in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
As part of Virtua Health and now proudly partnered with Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics, our three-year residency program provides a wealth of educational and clinical experiences in podiatric medicine and surgery across multiple clinical sites.
About Our Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program
The Virtua Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery was established in 1984 as a 24-month podiatric surgical program at West Jersey Health System. Initially offering one slot per year, a second position was added in 1988.
In 1999, West Jersey merged with Memorial Hospital Burlington County to form Virtua. In 2019, Virtua expanded by acquiring Lourdes Health System, and most recently incorporated Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics into its growing network further strengthening the surgical foundation of the program.
Program Expectations
Residents in the Virtua program are expected to:
- Understanding of and doing of what needs to be done for patient care
- Balancing of personal/professional lives within the expected goals of patient care
- Being a team player
- Being a teacher to patients, students, the Virtua world
- Being a role model for the profession of podiatry
- Have a professional sense of ethics which guide behaviors
Why Choose the Virtua Podiatric Medicine Residency?
Top Quality Education
Our faculty and staff are committed to delivering an exceptional and comprehensive podiatric medical education. Graduates are well-equipped for lifelong learning and providing the highest standards of medical and surgical care.
Top Quality Education
Our faculty and staff are committed to delivering an exceptional and comprehensive podiatric medical education. Graduates are well-equipped for lifelong learning and providing the highest standards of medical and surgical care.
Dedicated to Excellence
We cultivate a learning community guided by the core values of podiatric medicine, emphasizing professionalism, humanism, cultural competency, and critical thinking.
Dedicated to Excellence
We cultivate a learning community guided by the core values of podiatric medicine, emphasizing professionalism, humanism, cultural competency, and critical thinking.
More Information
Our 36-month competency-based program blends medical and surgical training, with a strong emphasis on rearfoot and ankle surgery.
The curriculum for the Podiatry Residency Program includes rotations in:
PGY1
- Anesthesiology
- Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Endovascular/Vascular Surgery
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics Surgery
- Radiology
- Wound Care
PGY2
- Behavioral Health
- Family Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Pathology
PGY3
- Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
- Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle
Podiatry Lectures include:
- Weekly Podiatry Lectures
- Lectures assigned through Podiatry Residency Resource website
- Journal Club
- Student Presentations
- Cadaver Lab
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered by the Virtua Podiatry Residency Program for a PGY1 position. This is strictly enforced to be fair to all applicants.
- Apply through CASPR (no faxes or emails accepted)
- Be authorized to work in the U.S. (Virtua does not sponsor visas)
- Have graduated from an approved podiatric medical program within the past 2 years
- Have passed Step I and II exams
- Be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or hold a J-1 Visa
- Participate in a virtual interview
CASPR – NMS Code: 6461
Apply at: www.casprcrip.org
Required documents:
- Common application form (CASPR)
- Curriculum vitae
- Medical school transcript
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- USMLE Scores (Steps 1, 2 & 3)
- ECFMG certification (for IMG applicants)
Interview Process
- Held in person in January
- Interviews conducted by the DIO, Program Director, Faculty, and Residents
- All applications are reviewed thoroughly prior to interview invitations
Resident Selection Standards
Virtua adheres to the standards of the Council of Teaching Hospitals (COTH) of the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM). These national guidelines ensure an equitable, ethical, and professional residency selection process.
Contact Us:
Louie Shou, DPM, FACFAS
Program Director
Virtua Podiatry Residency Program
lshou1@virtua.org
Christina Lee
Program Coordinator
Virtua Podiatry Residency Program
clee4@virtua.org
Phone:
856-325-3718 or 856-325-3737
Fax:
856-325-3705
Mailing Address:
Graduate Medical Education
2225 Evesham Road, Suite 101
Voorhees, NJ 08043
We look forward to hearing from you!
One of the benefits of a Virtua Health residency is access to some of the highest-performing medical facilities in the region. With five hospitals and more than 350 locations in South Jersey, Virtua provides residents with the opportunity to experience rotations in a wide variety of clinical settings with the guidance of highly qualified faculty.
As a resident of the Virtua Podiatry Residency Program, you will have the unique opportunity to work at the following Virtua facilities:
- Centennial Surgery Center, Voorhees, NJ
- Summit Surgical Center, Voorhees, NJ
- Virtua Voorhees, Voorhees, NJ
- Virtua Joint Replacement, Voorhees, NJ
- Virtua Camden Outpatient Clinic, Camden, NJ
- Virtua Center for Surgery, Sewell, NJ
- Virtua Marlton, Marlton, NJ
- Virtua Mount Holly, Mount Holly, NJ
- Virtua Wound Center, Voorhees, NJ
- Vantage Surgical Center, Medford, NJ
- Mercer County Surgical Center, Lawrenceville, NJ
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics, Voorhees, NJ; Cherry Hill, NJ; Medford, NJ
The Virtua Podiatric Medicine Residency faculty and staff are here to help you reach your professional and academic goals as a resident. Be sure to visit their online profiles to learn more about them, their clinical interests, and more.
Louie Shou, DPM, FACFAS
Program Director
lshou1@virtua.org
Christina Lee
Program Coordinator
clee4@virtua.org
Phone: 856-325-3718 or 856-325-3737
Fax: 856-325-3705
Mailing Address:
Graduate Medical Education
2225 Evesham Road, Suite 101
Voorhees, NJ 08043
You can view a list of all the current residents in the resource below.