West Penn Hospital
Foot and Ankle Residency Training Program
The Foot Ankle Surgical Training Program at West Penn Hospital offers a wide range of clinical and research opportunities, including – extensive inpatient and outpatient training experience, research opportunities, peer teaching, career development and more.
How We Started
Dr. Robert Mendicino, DPM, FACFAS was instrumental in founding the residency program at West Penn Hospital in 1997. Before the residency program transferred over to West Penn Hospital, the residents from the Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh completed their medical and surgical rotations there. If not for Dr. Mendicino’s hard work and dedication to the students, residents and training program, the residency at West Penn Hospital and the West Penn Foot and Ankle Society would not be where it is today.
CPME
Accreditation
PGY-3
Program Length
4
Residents Per Year
Since 1996…
The West Penn Foot & Ankle Society has focused on developing future leaders, stimulating research, supporting education, and cultivating innovation in the field of foot and ankle surgery.
The mission of the program is to foster understanding and creativity with respect to all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. This is provided through interactions with faculty and peers and is supported with a full-service educationally conducive environment in the clinics, at the bedside, in the operating room, and with research.
Leadership
Meet the Board
The WPFAS and Residency Program leadership is comprised of the most highly regarded foot and ankle surgeons in the country. They provide superior leadership that results in the resident’s success throughout their time in the training program and beyond.
Residency Program Director
Dr. Alan Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS is the Program Director for the West Penn Hospital Foot & Ankle Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle surgery and has been involved with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons throughout his career. Dr. Catanzariti’s research has been published in many peer-reviewed journals, and he often lectures at conferences and seminars on foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Catanzariti is highly regarded by his students, residents and fellow colleagues. Under his leadership, the residency program has become one of the best in the nation.
Daniel Shadrick, DPM, FACFAS
President
Brian Neerings, DPM, FACFAS
Secretary/Treasurer
Matthew Hentges, DPM, FACFAS
Board Member
Erica Evans, DPM, FACFAS
Board Member
Jordan Grossman, DPM, FACFAS
Past President
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Why Choose Our Program?
Our residents are highly sought after and pursued for fellowship training and employment after graduation. Contact us to learn more about the foot and ankle surgical training program at West Penn Hospital today.
WPFAS PROVIDES
Educational Opportunities
Our surgical, clinical, and research programs are coordinated to provide a personalized training experience. You must register each time to receive the case materials and CME contact hours.
Radiology Rounds
Virtual radiology rounds for residents to present 2-3 cases, followed by questions, comments, and suggestions. Join us from 5:30 – 6:30 AM EST. Earn one (1) CME credit.
Journal Club
Discuss pending or recently published foot and ankle related literature by the residents. Register for upcoming virtual and in-person Journal Club meetings today.
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Resident Spotlight
Welcoming the arrival of our new PGY-1 residents. As we extend our heartfelt greetings to these individuals, we embrace their integration into the close-knit WPFAS family.
Madison Burandt, DPM
Michael Huther, DPM
Austin Gutting, DPM
Geethu Kurian, DPM
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Scott Alter, DPM Lecture Series
Lectures are free for Alumni, Fellows, Residents and Students. Register for upcoming Scott Alter, DPM Memorial Lectures today.
fellowships
Recent Graduates
Wishing our recent graduates the best of luck! We are incredibly proud of their achievements and know that they will make a positive impact in the field of foot and ankle surgery.
Scott Schleunes, DPM
Redding, California
Attending the Northern California Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship with Jason Nowak, DPM, FACFAS.
Michael Savisky, DPM
Pleasanton, California
Attending the Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists, Foot & Ankle Reconstruction Fellowship with Shannon M. Rush, DPM.
Kavin Lombardi, DPM
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Attending the American Foundation of Lower Extremity Surgery and Research Fellowship with J. Joseph Anderson, DPM, FACFAS.
John Marshall, DPM
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Attending the Pennsylvania Intensive Lower-Extremity Fellowship with Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS.
PGY-1
Madison Burandt, DPM
Michael Huther, DPM
Austin Gutting, DPM
Geethu Kurian, DPM
PGY-2
Jacob Gross, DPM
Isaac Kline, DPM
Arina Litarov, DPM
PGY-3
Jonathan Nigro, DPM
Mary Brandt, DPM
Matthew Diamond, DPM
Emily Lobos, DPM
Resident Research
Access the latest research, opinion and educational content in foot and ankle surgery.
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