University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine

Introduction

The University of Cincinnati Medical Center-Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency Program with RRA Surgery. This is a program that is highly concentrated in forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, internal and external fixation, diabetic limb salvage, as well as elective podiatric procedures. All at the region's only level one trauma center. UCMC is one of the few University based programs alongside 53 other residency programs with an immersive experience into both collaboration and experience with various other specialities during training. This program also has an affiliation with the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Additionally, there are abundant opportunities for research.
Residency Director
Michael Liette
Clerkship Director
Michael Liette
Program Contact
Chris Brittain
Public Contact Information
lietteml@ucmail.uc.edu
5135580450

https://med.uc.edu/depart/orthopaedic/divisions/podiatric-medicine-and-surgery
231 Albert Sabin Way
ML0212 / Room 2553D
Cincinnati, OH 45267
USA

Attending Physicians

Dr. Michael Liette, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery

Dr. Allison Hamad, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery

Dr. Zachary Washburn, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery

Dr. Suhail Masadeh, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Dr. Jordan Henning, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Dr. Richard Baker, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Dr. William Perry, DPM

Specialties:
Podiatry Surgery

Dr. Tonya Dixon, MD

Specialties:
Orthopedics

Dr. Richard Laughlin, MD

Specialties:
Orthopedics

Program Overview

Program Emphasis

Limb salvage procedures; forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction; elective deformity correction procedures; Orthoplastic training; Level 1 Trauma Center; One of the few University based podiatry programs in the country

Experiences Offered

Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Burn Surgery
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series

Clerkship Overview

The University of Cincinnati Medical Center-Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency Program with RRA Surgery. This is a program that is highly concentrated in forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, internal and external fixation, diabetic limb salvage, as well as elective podiatric procedures. All at the region's only level one trauma center. UCMC is one of the few University based programs alongside 53 other residency programs with an immersive experience into both collaboration and experience with various other specialities during training. This program also has an affiliation with the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Additionally, there are abundant opportunities for research.

Clerkship Information

Clerkship application requirements

Applicant Requirements

Vehicle
Background Check
Drug Test Submitted By Student
Liability Insurance
COVID Vaccination

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: upper 50%
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
none.

Participating Months
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027

Residency Overview

One of the few Podiatric Residency programs in the country which is University based giving the residents an opportunity to interact with the residents from 53 other residency programs. The podiatric residents have the same rights and privileges granted to the other residents within the hospital. Approved by CPME as a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery with a 3 year commitment. Students from all schools are considered equally. Tremendous opportunity for a resident as well as for our profession.

Residency Information

Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026

Available Residencies

PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2

Annual Stipends

1st year: 68141
2nd year: 70387
3rd year: 72530
4th year: 0

Other Benefits

Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation

Affiliated Institutions

West Chester Hospital Cincinnati VA Medical Center

Other Benefits Provided

At CRIP

Residency Application Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: upper 50%
Other Applicant Requirements: N/A

Other Residency Requirements

Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: Ohio Training Certificate
Staff DPMs Count: 7
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine has 53 residency programs and fellowships.