Mission Statement
At Tower Health - Phoenixville Hospital PMSR/RRA, we are dedicated to the fostering and preparation of the next generation of foot and ankle specialists. Our residency program follows rigorous clinical, surgical, didactic, and research schedules utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to exceed competencies and produce confident and ethical physicians. We promote excellence in all aspects of foot and ankle care at the bedside, in the office/clinic, and in the operating theater while integrating the latest techniques and technologies.
Our goal is simply to create the finest podiatric physician possible, who is then able to successfully pursue practice and teaching opportunities. One of our core tenets is to improve people's lives through excellence in the science and art of healthcare and healing. We strive to further integrate the profession of podiatric medicine within the medical community and advance the level of foot and ankle care for the public at large.
Leadership
About the Program
This 36-month Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PMSR) at Phoenixville Hospital features a core attending group that excels at Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle (RRA) Surgery, Forefoot Surgery, and Limb Salvage, and takes pride in teaching and friendly staff at the affiliated hospitals. Phoenixville Hospital, affiliated with Tower Health, is located in a beautiful part of Pennsylvania within a 20-mile radius of all our affiliated facilities. This well-rounded program features varied learning opportunities in podiatric medicine and surgery, reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, wound care, biomechanics, and extensive private practice management. Residents work in the offices of Premier PA Orthopedic Center and Premier Chester County Offices.
Primary Program Goals
- To develop competency in podiatry problem solving.
- To develop competency in techniques of podiatry (diagnostic and therapeutic).
- To develop/refine skills for contributing to the advancement of podiatric and related medical literature.
- To develop competency in surgical techniques of the foot and ankle.
Affiliated Facilities
- Phoenixville Hospital
- Pottstown Hospital
- Chester County Hospital
- King of Prussia Surgery Center
- Paoli Surgery Center
- Premier Orthopaedics
- Premier Surgery Center at Exton
Video: A Virtual Tour of Phoenixville Hospital
An overview of Phoenixville Hospital's campus and facilities.
Video: Podiatric Residency
Interview with Program Director Jason Miller, DPM, FACFAS