Podiatry Residency Program – Rockford

At OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, we strive to train pioneers in podiatric medicine who advance quality, complexity and a positive patient experience. One way that we do this is through our podiatry residency program.

In collaboration with OrthoIllinois, we offer a surgically focused residency for two residents in each postgraduate year. High patient volumes and close proximity to our robust faculty help ensure that our residents complete their rotations within the Rockford community.

Why choose our program?

When you join the podiatry residency program at OSF Saint Anthony in Rockford, you’ll be part of an organization:

  • In the top 97th percentile for overall case volumes nationwide
  • Featuring a dedicated and talented team of attending providers instructing on high-acuity and complex surgical cases, including the Charcot procedure and total ankle replacement
  • Working with OrthoIllinois – one of the top orthopedic practices in the Midwest
  • Backed by a Level I Trauma Center at OSF Saint Anthony
  • Equipped with a dedicated residency ambulatory clinic

In addition, our residents have a strong history of going on to receive job offers from various health care systems and practices, so you can be confident in your prospects for employment upon completion of your residency.

Academics and Rotations

Our residents have access to:

  • A wet lab stocked with saw bones and cadaver limbs
  • Strong didactic activities, including:
    • Monthly journal clubs
    • X-ray grand rounds
    • Skills workshops
    • Wet lab
    • Board prep materials and textbook reviews
    • Student and resident presentations
  • A medical library
  • Sponsored journal clubs, presentations and guest lecturers
  • Participation in OSF Wound Care Conferences with OSF Wound Care and Vascular Surgery teams
  • Standard rotations and additional opportunities with OSF Saint Anthony teams in Trauma & Burn Surgery, Wound Clinic and more
  • Resident lounges in every setting

Research Opportunities

As one of our residents, you’ll have a wide range of opportunities for research, including:

  • Presenting at OSF Saint Anthony and Ministrywide Grand Rounds
  • Attending the Annual ASPS Surgical Conference as a third-year resident

Life in Rockford, Illinois

Known as the “City of Gardens” and the “Forest City,” Rockford is situated on the banks of the beautiful Rock River in northern Illinois. It combines the strength of a small, accessible city with the convenience of being just 90 minutes from Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison.

The Rockford region offers an array of fantastic and affordable lifestyle choices that include recreation, dining, the arts and entertainment. Highlights include:

  • Top-notch museums, parks, golf courses, rivers, water parks and ice rinks
  • Indoor and outdoor performance arenas and theaters
  • Innovative and vibrant restaurants and shopping
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