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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 82, Issue 11 569-572, Copyright © 1992 by American Podiatric Medical Association

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Postgraduate podiatric medical educational resources in the Department of Veterans Affairs

RA Sage
Podiatry Section, Hines VA Hospital, Maywood, IL.

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.




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