Postgraduate podiatric medical educational resources in the Department of Veterans Affairs

• Published in: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Vol. 82; no. 11; p. 569
• Main Author: Sage, R A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.1992
• Subjects: Internship and Residency - economics; Podiatry - education; United States; United States Department of Veterans Affairs; United States
• ISSN: 8750-7315
• DOI: 10.7547/87507315-82-11-569

The existing podiatric medical residencies in the Department of Veterans Affairs are reviewed. The suitability of these residencies to fill a potential need for entry level programs is discussed. The financial implications of providing such training are reviewed and a plan for implementation is presented. Ninety-eight rotating podiatric residency positions currently available in Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals are prime candidates to serve as entry level PGY-1 positions. Assurances will need to be given that implementation of the PGY-1 concept must serve the best interests of the veteran patient population, and that funds will need to be allocated to pay faculty salaries and resident stipends. Congressional review of student loan forbearance policies affecting podiatric medical residents is also needed.