2,000+ surgical cases annually

Residents graduate with exceptional operative experience, logging more than 2,000 surgical procedures, well above the CPME Minimum Activity Volume (MAV) requirements.

Comprehensive surgical exposure

Outstanding surgeons are developed through both volume and complexity. Residents participate in advanced reconstructive procedures, complex revision surgery, diabetic limb preservation, trauma, sports medicine, and cutting-edge techniques, including 3D-printed total ankle arthroplasty.

By graduation, residents have experience managing the full spectrum of foot and ankle pathology.

Mentorship that lasts a lifetime

For more than 50 years, our faculty has remained committed to a tradition of mentorship, education, and clinical excellence. Many are graduates of the program themselves, choosing to stay in Colorado to teach, mentor, and invest in the next generation of foot and ankle surgeons.

Residents benefit from close relationships with experienced clinicians who are deeply committed to their professional and personal success.

A powerful alumni network

Established by graduates of our residency program, the Highlands Foot & Ankle Institute based in Denver connects current residents with an extensive network of accomplished alumni across the country.

This lifelong professional community provides mentorship, career guidance, research collaboration, and lasting professional relationships well beyond residency.

Serve beyond the operating room

Through Essential Strides, a nonprofit founded by program alumni, residents have the opportunity to provide foot and ankle care to underserved communities in Peru.

Participating third-year residents experience firsthand the impact of humanitarian medicine while broadening their clinical skills in resource-limited settings.

A culture of academic excellence

Clinical excellence begins with exceptional education. Residents participate in a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes:

• Weekly Journal clubs
• Resident-led lectures
• Cadaver laboratories
• Arthroscopy workshops
• Radiology conferences
• Board preparation
• Research presentations
• Attending panel discussions

Our rigorous educational environment promotes critical thinking, lifelong learning, and evidence-based practice.

Comprehensive clinical training

Residents rotate through a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and specialty settings, gaining experience in every aspect of podiatric medicine and surgery.

This diverse clinical exposure prepares graduates to confidently manage routine care, complex reconstruction, trauma, diabetic limb preservation, and multidisciplinary patient management. 

Progressive Clinical and Surgical Training

The Saint Joseph Hospital Podiatry Residency is designed to develop confident, technically skilled, and compassionate foot and ankle surgeons. Through progressive clinical responsibility, exceptional surgical volume, rigorous academics, and multidisciplinary collaboration, residents graduate prepared for success in private practice, hospital-based care, limb preservation, reconstruction, and fellowship training.

Every aspect of the curriculum is intentionally structured to build clinical judgment, surgical expertise, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Resident Rotations

PGY-1 | Building the Foundation

The first year establishes the medical and surgical fundamentals required for successful residency training. Residents develop broad clinical knowledge while building technical skills through increasing exposure to podiatric medicine and surgery. 

Rotations

• Anesthesia
• Behavioral Medicine
• General Surgery
• Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Medical Imaging
• Pathology
• Wound Care
• Podiatric Medicine & Surgery  

PGY-2 | Expanding Surgical Expertise

Second-year residents assume greater operative responsibility while managing increasingly complex pathology. Rotations emphasize multidisciplinary care, reconstructive surgery, vascular disease, and limb preservation.

Rotations

• Emergency Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Rheumatology
• Vascular Surgery
• Limb Salvage
• Clinical Rotation
• Podiatric Medicine & Surgery  

PGY-3 | Preparing for Independent Practice

During the final year, residents function with a high degree of autonomy while refining advanced surgical techniques, supervising junior residents, and preparing for independent clinical practice.

Rotations

• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Clinical Rotation
• Podiatric Medicine & Surgery 

Become part of our next residency class 

We seek highly motivated students who demonstrate academic excellence, professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to becoming exceptional foot and ankle surgeons.

The Saint Joseph Hospital Podiatry Residency Program participates in the Centralized Residency Interview Process (CRIP) and the National Matching Service (NMS).

Applicants should meet the following qualifications: 

• Top 25% of podiatry class
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
• Successful completion of NBPME requirements by July 1 of the PGY-1 year
• Authorization to work in the United States 

Please note: This program does not sponsor employment visas.

Experience our program firsthand

Our clerkship program provides prospective residents with an immersive experience into the culture, expectations, and educational philosophy of Saint Joseph Hospital.

Visiting students work directly with faculty and residents while participating in both inpatient and outpatient care, surgical procedures, conferences, and academic activities. 

During your rotation, you will:

• Assist in operative cases
• Participate in clinics
• Attend didactic lectures
• Join journal clubs
• Participate in cadaver laboratories
• Present an educational topic
• Experience the collaborative culture of our residency  

Our clerkships allow applicants to evaluate whether our program is the right fit—and allow our faculty to get to know you beyond your application. 

Clerkship requirements

Applicants should:

• Apply through DPMClerkship
• Rank within the top 25% of their class
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2
• Submit a CV and official transcript
• Meet all background screening and immunization requirements
• Maintain school-provided malpractice and workers' compensation coverage
• Have reliable transportation  

Please note: This program does not sponsor employment visas.

Competitive compensation and benefits 

We believe residents should be supported both professionally and personally throughout training.

Residents receive a competitive salary together with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, wellness, education, and professional growth.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation and leave
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• Educational resources and professional development
• Wellness resources 

Annual Resident Salary

• PGY1: $76,303
• PGY2: $78,809
• PGY3: $82,026 

For complete benefit details, please contact the residency office.