Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago

Podiatric Medicine Residency

Who we are

Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago offers an excellent and rewarding Podiatric Medicine and Surgery-36 (PM&S-36) Residency Program. From its founding in 1988 to 2010, we trained 34 podiatry residents.

Our mission is to educate podiatrists to become well-trained health care professionals — both medically and surgically. The ultimate goal of the program is to graduate competent, ethical and compassionate podiatric physicians and surgeons who practice evidence-based medicine — and are prepared for tomorrow's challenges in this field.

Why choose us?

Here are the top seven reasons to choose the Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago Podiatric Medicine Residency:

A strong, all-encompassing, comprehensive package for the residency experience

Residents have the ability to access and follow patients in an office and hospital setting. In addition, residents will have the unique opportunity of following up with their surgical patients throughout the duration of the peri-operative period. As a result, residents will become confident, capable and comfortable at assessing and managing future patients in the OR setting, as well as after surgery.

A vibrant, diverse urban population

The immense patient volume in the clinic provides residents with firsthand, “real-life” experience in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. Clinical training will prepare residents to treat and manage a multitude of pathologies from simple to complex in patients of all ages — from pediatric to geriatric.

Be an active participant on day one

This might include working in the clinic or hospital. You won't be standing on the side lines observing — you will have an active role on the team.

No need for travel

All facets of training occur at Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago, so no travel required.

Solid preparation for the future

With the diversity of the patient population and pathologies, residents receive a solid foundation and concrete "real-life" experiences to become competent and confident podiatrists.

Supportive faculty across all specialties and administration

Our top-notch faculty members (podiatrists, physicians and surgeons) have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with students. All attending staff and hospital administration are fully committed to providing an environment that enhances the residency experience.

A state-of-the-art facility and the latest technology

Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago is an award-winning facility in the Wicker Park community on the near northwest side — a diverse, trendy part of the city with a wealth of great restaurants, entertainment, parks and public transportation. Our medical center features two campus locations, within minutes of each other:


  • Saint Mary Campus offers a full range of comprehensive services — from cardiology and emergency care to obstetrics and primary care
  • Saint Elizabeth Campus provides patient care in select specialties, such as outpatient surgery and behavioral health.