University Health Lakewood Medical Center
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Introduction
University Health is an academic medical center caring for the people of the Kansas City Metro. The podiatry program is well rounded with great exposure to foot and ankle pathology. The mix of surgery and clinic ensures residents training necessary to become successful podiatric surgeons and physicians.Residency Director
David
Millward
8164048138
david.millward@uhkc.org
Clerkship Director
David
Millward
8164048138
david.millward@uhkc.org
Program Contact
Tiffany
Miller
816-404-9597
Tiffany.Miller@uhkc.org
7900 Lee's Summit Road
Kansas City, MO 64139
USA
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Attending Physicians
David Millward DPM
Podiatry Surgery
Stephen Palmer DPM
Podiatry Surgery
Dylan Grau DPM
Podiatry Surgery
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
The Podiatry Residency program has a strong emphasis in becoming a well rounded podiatric physician and surgeon. It emphasizes becoming confident in both clinical and surgical skills. With a busy resident run clinic the residents are able to see the patients from the initial encounter, to the work up for surgery, to performing the surgery, to the post op care.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Family Practice
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Pediatrics
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
Students will learn and participate in caring for patients in both clinical and surgical settings. They will get some hands on opportunities while they rotate with university health lakewood podiatry.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Clerkship Fee: 0
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Minimum Rank: no
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Housing Recommendations
Contact program for housingParticipating Months
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
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January 2027
February 2027
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April 2027
May 2027
Residency Overview
Residents will obtain a full range of training/experience from Resident Clinics, Private Practice Rotations, Wound Care, Forefoot Surgery, Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery and Trauma. Excellent Resident Clinic allowing residents to begin learning diagnostic techniques, implement treatment plans and get hands-on experience with a wide array of foot and ankle conditions. Good trauma exposure and resident clinic numbers.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 3
Annual Stipends
1st year: $58,000
2nd year: $60,000
3rd year: $62,000
4th year: 0
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
University Health Truman Medical Center, Creekwood Surgery Center, St. Mary's Surgery Center, St. Luke's Northland Hospital, St. Joseph Foot Clinic, Comprehensive Foot Care, Briarcliff surgery center,Other Benefits Provided
Contact ProgramResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: 0
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Minimum Rank: no
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Applicant Requirements:
none
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: Yes
Staff DPMs Count: 4
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Community and Family Medicine, General Dentistry, Sports Medicine Fellowship, Geriatric Fellowship, Family Medicine Surgical OB Fellowship