VA New Jersey Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System offers a one month Clerkship Program in podiatric medicine & surgery, four to five weeks in duration, based on the National Clerkship Calendar.  Hundreds of students have participated in the clerkship program which was established in the 1980's.

Podiatry students work closely with our podiatry attendings and residents, participating in all aspects of patient care.  Experiences during the clerkship include podiatry clinic, podiatric surgery, inpatient rounds, podiatry grand rounds and journal club.  The podiatry clinic boasts large, clean, spacious treatment rooms, each with a computer for computerized medical records and digital x-rays and internet access.  The newly renovated operating room is state-of-the-art.

The clerkship program is located in the New York metropolitan area and is convenient to many places of interest.  Travel times are only 30 minutes to New York City, 45 minutes to the Jersey Shore, 90 minutes to Philadelphia, 4 hours to Boston and 4½ hours to Washington D.C.

The following links provide additional information about our program:

Podiatric Clerkship Program Flyer
Description: Provides basic information about the clerkship program including application information, rotation dates and options, program details, and contact information.
Clerkship Program Flyer

Frequently Asked Questions
Description:  Answers to common questions from students contemplating participation in the clerkship program.  Most questions pertain to the clerkship program as it relates to our residency application and selection process.
Clerkship - Frequently Asked Questions