Program Overview

Podiatric Surgery Program

The Podiatric Surgery program at Temple University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the principles and techniques of podiatric surgery.

Course Descriptions

The program includes a range of courses that cover various aspects of podiatric surgery, including:

• PDSR P250: Principles of Podiatric Surgery I (2.8 Credit Hours) This course introduces students to the principles of podiatric surgery, including charting and informed consent, wound healing, and technical aspects of surgery.
• PDSR P252: Principles of Podiatric Surgery II (2.5 Credit Hours) This course deals with soft tissue and osseous pathology affecting the toes and lesser metatarsus, and emphasizes reconstructive surgical procedures.
• PDSR P253: O R Protocol (1 Credit Hour)
• PDSR P257: Podiatric Surgical Skills (2.4 Credit Hours) This laboratory course offers hands-on experience in performing surgical procedures upon a cadaver.
• PDSR P352: Princ First Ray Surgery (2.6 Credit Hours) This course covers the etiology, clinical, and x-ray criteria for the correction of hallux valgus deformity and related conditions.
• PDSR P353: Reconstruct Surgery Foot & Leg (2.6 Credit Hours)
• PDSR P355: Podiatric Surgical Skills (2 Credit Hours) This laboratory course offers hands-on experience in performing surgical procedures upon a cadaver.
• PDSR P356: Anesthesia (2.5 Credit Hours)
• PDSR P383: Surgery Clinic (10 Credit Hours)
• PDSR P473: Summer Surgery Clinic (1.8 Credit Hours)
• PDSR P505: Cadaver Surgery (2.5 Credit Hours)
• PDSR P506: First Ray Surgery (2 Credit Hours)
• PDSR P507: Dig Met Surg Review (1 Credit Hour)

Registration Restrictions

Certain courses have registration restrictions, including:

• Class Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Second Year Podiatry.
• Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Podiatric Medicine.

Repeatability

None of the courses in the Podiatric Surgery program may be repeated for additional credits.