title: History of residency selection issues in podiatric medicine.
abstract: Issues related to residency interview and selection processes have concerned the podiatric medical profession for nearly 20 years. This article presents a chronology and summary of efforts undertaken to address these problems, including a discussion of legal ramifications of residency approval requirements related to establishment of a uniform notification date and participation in a resident-matching service.
authors.affiliation: Council on Podiatric Medical Education, Bethesda, MD 20814-1698, USA.
authors.forename: E U
authors.initials: EU
authors.lastname: Dorcey
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Tinkleman
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D007397:Internship, Nonmedical / Q000266:history* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011032:Podiatry / Q000193:education / Q000266:history* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States