Master podiatric medicine and surgery and treat patients with a holistic approach in our Podiatry Residency.
New name, same mission
We are proud to announce that Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) is now Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. While our name has changed, our commitment to building a healthier community remains the same. Through our nationally recognized Graduate Medical Education programs, we continue to provide comprehensive, community-based training across multiple hospitals and clinics. This integration with ODU enhances our research and collaboration opportunities, further empowering us to address healthcare disparities and advance medical education.
What sets us apart?
Our residents are competent and caring podiatrists who help patients stay active and on their feet.
Trainees gain experience in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the lower extremity. Podiatry residents also become experts in preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative assessment and management in several areas of podiatric surgery.
Accreditation
EVMS Family and Community Medicine has earned Level 3 accreditation as a Patient-Centered Medical Home from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Where You'll Train
(CHKD) is the only freestanding children's hospital in Virginia. With 206 beds, it is the regional pediatric referral center for coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The hospital is home to the area's largest and most advanced neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, as well as the state's only acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Our program is one of few podiatry residencies in the nation that conduct rounds in a pediatric hospital. Podiatry residents master surgical skills and practice pediatric podiatry at this facility.
our residency's primary training site, was established in 1987. Located in Virginia Beach, this practice provides comprehensive patient care with specialties including pediatric podiatry, reconstructive podiatry, sports-related podiatry, diabetic limb salvage and general medicine of the foot and ankle. Our facility offers in-office orthotics, radiographs, diagnostic ultrasounds, vascular studies and surgical procedures.
Sentara's Ambulatory Care Clinic provides uncompensated medical care to uninsured or underinsured Norfolk residents. The Ambulatory Care Clinic is a follow-up option for patients recently discharged from Sentara hospitals and emergency facilities. The clinic offers lab services, X-rays, EKGs, specialty clinics and medication assistance programs, which are available to help patients get prescription medications free or at a reduced cost. Trainees rotate in the clinic and work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver continuity care and maintain patient relations.
is a 250-bed acute care facility specializing in orthopedic, cardiac, advanced imaging, obstetrical, gynecological and breast care services. Sentara Leigh Hospital offers a contemporary care environment for general medical/surgical and ambulatory services. The medical center includes the 48-bed Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Leigh, one of Sentara's multiple specialized orthopedic care facilities.
is home to the area's only Level I trauma center and burn trauma unit, the region's premier heart program and the primary teaching hospital for our school. Its active cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, sleep medicine, epilepsy and oncology programs, as well as its heart, lung, kidney and pancreas transplant programs, make Sentara Norfolk General an ideal place for residents to perform their rounds.
is a 160-bed acute care hospital that serves southern Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and northeastern North Carolina. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in partnership with Bon Secours Virginia, brings quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, award-winning patient safety initiatives, advanced technology and a patient-centered approach to care for patients. A Magnet medical center with more than 100 physicians and services offered, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides its communities with comprehensive healthcare.
is a 276-bed acute care facility offering specialized, tertiary services and the region's only Level III trauma center. It houses the Sentara Heart Center and Sleep Center and provides specialty care in orthopedics, neurosurgery and thoracic and colorectal surgery. Podiatry residents are put on trauma call at this facility during their training.
(CHKD) is the only freestanding children's hospital in Virginia. With 206 beds, it is the regional pediatric referral center for coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The hospital is home to the area's largest and most advanced neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, as well as the state's only acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Our program is one of few podiatry residencies in the nation that conduct rounds in a pediatric hospital. Podiatry residents master surgical skills and practice pediatric podiatry at this facility.
our residency's primary training site, was established in 1987. Located in Virginia Beach, this practice provides comprehensive patient care with specialties including pediatric podiatry, reconstructive podiatry, sports-related podiatry, diabetic limb salvage and general medicine of the foot and ankle. Our facility offers in-office orthotics, radiographs, diagnostic ultrasounds, vascular studies and surgical procedures.
Sentara's Ambulatory Care Clinic provides uncompensated medical care to uninsured or underinsured Norfolk residents. The Ambulatory Care Clinic is a follow-up option for patients recently discharged from Sentara hospitals and emergency facilities. The clinic offers lab services, X-rays, EKGs, specialty clinics and medication assistance programs, which are available to help patients get prescription medications free or at a reduced cost. Trainees rotate in the clinic and work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver continuity care and maintain patient relations.
is a 250-bed acute care facility specializing in orthopedic, cardiac, advanced imaging, obstetrical, gynecological and breast care services. Sentara Leigh Hospital offers a contemporary care environment for general medical/surgical and ambulatory services. The medical center includes the 48-bed Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Leigh, one of Sentara's multiple specialized orthopedic care facilities.
is home to the area's only Level I trauma center and burn trauma unit, the region's premier heart program and the primary teaching hospital for our school. Its active cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, sleep medicine, epilepsy and oncology programs, as well as its heart, lung, kidney and pancreas transplant programs, make Sentara Norfolk General an ideal place for residents to perform their rounds.
is a 160-bed acute care hospital that serves southern Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and northeastern North Carolina. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in partnership with Bon Secours Virginia, brings quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, award-winning patient safety initiatives, advanced technology and a patient-centered approach to care for patients. A Magnet medical center with more than 100 physicians and services offered, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides its communities with comprehensive healthcare.
is a 276-bed acute care facility offering specialized, tertiary services and the region's only Level III trauma center. It houses the Sentara Heart Center and Sleep Center and provides specialty care in orthopedics, neurosurgery and thoracic and colorectal surgery. Podiatry residents are put on trauma call at this facility during their training.
See yourself in Hampton Roads
The Hampton Roads region that we serve is a vibrant community with 1.7 million residents scattered across nine cities and five counties in southeastern coastal Virginia.
Miles of waterfront, historical and cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation areas, lively nightlife, seasonal festivals and family-friendly entertainment make it clear that there's something for everyone here in Hampton Roads.
We know life happens, and we want you to be covered when it does. That's why we offer competitive benefits packages for our residents and fellows.
A supportive environment
Work-life balance is important during your residency, and we are committed to supporting our residents throughout their time with us. Through the Wellness Works program, our residents and fellows receive the same wellness resources as our faculty and staff.
In addition, our Resident Wellness program for residents and fellows gives you access to support groups, after-hours counseling services, running clubs, leadership coaching and more.
