Podiatric Residents - Classes of 2026, 2027 & 2028
With over 20 years of excellence, Saint Joseph’s PMSR/RRA Residency offers comprehensive training in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery through a diverse team of skilled surgeons. Residents gain hands-on experience in a high-volume outpatient clinic and graduate eligible for triple board certification in forefoot, rearfoot/ankle, and orthopedic/medicine specialties.
Class of 2026
Priya Thakkar, DPM
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Undergrad: BA in Neuroscience from the University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical School: Scholl College of Podiatric
Bio: I am an avid cook and baker and enjoy spending time with my loved ones and traveling.
Class of 2027
Sophie Meier, DPM
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Undergrad: BA in Biology from Indiana University Purdue University
Medical School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Bio: In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors, running, camping, hiking, and spending time with my family.
Christopher Overton, DPM
Samuel Merritt University – College of Podiatric Medicine
Undergrad: BS in Psychology from the University of California, Davis
Medical School: Samuel Merritt University – College of Podiatric Medicine
Bio: Outside of medicine, I like to stay active by working out in the gym or cycling with my wife.
Class of 2028
Sara Asher, DPM
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Undergrad: Wartburg College – Waverly, IA
Medical School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Bio: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my cat, playing pickleball, doing Pilates, and experimenting with making café-style drinks at home. I'm always up for tasting new foods and exploring new places—travel is one of my favorite ways to recharge and get inspired.
Austin Hollingsworth, DPM
Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
Undergrad: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine
Bio: When I'm not working, I enjoy activities like hockey, 4-wheeling, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and off-road racing. I also enjoy spending quality time with my wife watching movies, but nothing beats coming home to my kids, chasing them around, wreslting or building forts before bedtime.