The Swedish Hospital Podiatry Residency Program provides a robust and well-rounded training experience grounded in surgical excellence, patient diversity and multidisciplinary care. Residents benefit from comprehensive rotations, hands-on training and a culture of support that sets them up for success in practice and beyond.
The Swedish Hospital Podiatry Residency is a three-year program that prepares graduates of podiatric medical schools for careers in podiatric surgery and comprehensive foot and ankle care. Residents gain intensive surgical experience, continuity of care through clinic settings and exposure to a wide variety of specialties. Our program emphasizes procedural competency, evidence-based decision making and professional growth within a supportive, team-based environment.
Key program strengths include:
- Diverse patient population from urban and underserved communities
- Ample surgical volume and case diversity
- On-site wound care and podiatry continuity clinics
- Collaborative training alongside orthopedics, surgery and medicine
Program structure & curriculum
- Internal medicine
- Emergency medicine
- Neurology
- Anesthesia
- Radiology
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient podiatric medicine and surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Hand surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Podiatric surgery (advanced)
- Infectious disease
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Podiatric surgery and wound care (advanced leadership roles)
- Continuity clinic within orthopedic practice
- Electives based on career goals
- Didactic training includes journal clubs, surgical skills workshops and interdisciplinary case reviews.
Graduates of accredited podiatric medical schools are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit their materials through the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR). Interviews are conducted via the Centralized Residency Interview Program (CRIP) each January.
Application requirements include:
- CASPR application
- Letters of recommendation
- Transcripts and board scores
- Personal statement
Residents train across several key institutions that offer a range of inpatient and outpatient experiences:
- Swedish Hospital – Primary training site and residency home
- Skokie Hospital – Surgical rotations
- Lurie Children’s Club Foot Clinic – Pediatric exposure
- NorthShore Surgical Center – Ambulatory surgical experience
These sites serve urban, suburban and underserved populations, enriching the clinical training with demographic and clinical diversity.
Jason Kalk, DPM – Program Director
- Fadi Isa, DPM Temple
- Saima Sharf, DPM Rosalind Franklin Scholl
- Jordan Hawkins, DPM Kent State
- Melanie Vaisberg, DPM Rosalind Franklin Scholl
- Mehreen Rahim, DPM Rosalind Franklin Scholl
- Syeda Qadri, DPM Rosalind Franklin Scholl
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From hands-on surgical training to dedicated wellness resources, the Swedish Hospital Podiatry Residency is designed to support residents both professionally and personally.
Residents receive a competitive salary aligned with PGY level:
- PGY-1: $74,481
- PGY-2: $79,165
- PGY-3: $81,619
Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a $1,800 annual meal stipend and CME support:
- $1,000 CME allowance in PGY-1 and PGY-2
- $2,000 CME allowance in PGY-3
Residents are eligible for 20 days of paid annual leave and 5 additional CME days. All residents have gym access. The program values work-life balance and fosters a collegial, supportive culture within Swedish Hospital.
Clinical work is centered around the podiatry continuity clinic within the orthopedic office, with access to surgical suites, a wound care center and shared learning spaces. Residents are supported by approachable faculty, hospital staff and program leadership dedicated to their success.
Angela Quintello
Program Coordinator
%20AQuintello [at] schosp.org (AQuintello[at]schosp[dot]org)
(773) 878-8200 ext. 3799
