Welcome
Welcome to the HealthAlliance Hospital Podiatric Residency Program. Our program is built on developing well-rounded podiatric physicians through consistent clinical and surgical exposure, responsibility, and hands-on experience.
Training is centered on understanding the full scope of podiatric medicine and surgery, with an emphasis on clinical judgment, technical development, and thoughtful decision-making.
As a smaller, close-knit program, there is a strong emphasis on direct mentorship and one-on-one training. Residents work closely with attending physicians in both clinical and surgical settings, allowing for continuous feedback, progressive responsibility, and individualized growth over time.
Residents are actively involved in patient care early in training and are expected to take ownership of their role within the team. This environment promotes independence, accountability, and the ability to think through complex problems, including understanding when operative intervention is appropriate and when it is not.
We are a program that continues to evolve, with ongoing efforts to strengthen structure, expand training opportunities, and improve the overall resident experience. We value individuals who are motivated, accountable, and committed to developing their skills within the full scope of the profession.
Overview
The HealthAlliance Hospital Podiatric Residency Program is a three-year PMSR/RRA program located in the Hudson Valley of New York. The program is designed to provide comprehensive training in podiatric medicine and surgery through a combination of clinical experience, surgical exposure, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Residents train across multiple institutions and practice environments, including hospital-based care, private practice, and ambulatory surgical centers. This structure allows for exposure to diverse patient populations and a wide spectrum of pathology.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the AACPM Centralized Application Service (CASPR/CRIP). For additional information or specific inquiries, please contact:
Daniel Longo, DPM
[email protected]
Faculty
- Michael Keller, DPM
Program Director - Daniel Longo, DPM
Assistant Program Director; Onsite Clinical Director, HealthAlliance Hospital
- Brian Reade, DPM
Onsite Clinical Director, St. Luke’s Cornwall - Douglas Tumen, DPM
- John Schwerdt, DPM
- Adam Soyer, DO
Orthopedic Surgery - Javier Tellagorry, MD
Vascular Surgery - Joseph Fulton, MD
Vascular Surgery - Thomas Hagerty, MD
Plastic Surgery - Jamal Mahdavian, MD
General Surgery
Current Residents
- Sania Safdar, DPM
- Miles Soyer, DPM
- Iqra Safarish, DPM
- Adam Brown, DPM
Salary and Benefits
Resident salary and benefits are provided in accordance with institutional standards and are subject to periodic review. Current details are available through AACPM/CASPR or upon request.