DVA - Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System and Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc., Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics
Clerkship Program Contact
Hummira Abawi
703-342-8763
hummira.abawi@va.gov
Residency Program Coordinator
Terra Thomas
4106057000
terra.thomas2@va.gov
Public Contact Information
hummira.abawi@va.gov
7033428763
10 N Greene Street (5A-119A)
Baltimore, MD 21201
USA
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Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Foot and Ankle Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adults, Limb Salvage Reconstruction, Wound care, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Pediatric Congenital Foot and Ankle Deformity, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
Students will have the opportunity for hands-on clinical training alongside residents in the inpatient, outpatient, and surgical management of lower extremity patients. This includes elective outpatient surgical management, wound care, and complex reconstructive surgery.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Drug Test Submitted By Student
Fingerprinting At Hospital
COVID Vaccination
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: 0
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Rank: top 50
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Participating Months
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027
August 2027
September 2027
October 2027
November 2027
December 2027
January 2028
February 2028
March 2028
April 2028
May 2028
Residency Overview
PMSR-RR/A [36 month] residency. Rotations are Baltimore VA, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, University of Maryland Medical System, Washington DC VA, and Adventist Hospital.� Emphasis is on the complete care of a wide range of patients in a variety of facilities. Our program emphasizes hands-on training. Special emphasis includes pediatric congenital foot and ankle correction, minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, diabetic limb salvage and limb preservation surgery. Successful candidates should be interested in well rounded, technologically advanced training that will prepare them for successful practice in a variety of health care settings and board certification. Our ideal candidate continually improves themselves academically and technically; is self motivated; capable of working independently to achieve a goal and work as part of a team to achieve group goals.
Residency Manual
Download the residency manualResidency Information
Residency Start Date: June 28, 2027
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 4
Annual Stipends
1st year: 65645
2nd year: 68455
3rd year: 71492
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics; DC VA Medical Center; University of Maryland Medical Center; Shock Trauma Center, Midtown, Capital Regional, Laurel Medical Center, Adventist Hospital White Oak, Martinsburg, WVA VA Medical Center; Ft Meade Army Medical Center; Walter Reed National Military, Ambulatory Surgery CentersResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: 0
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Rank: top 50
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: Limited License
Staff DPMs Count: 30
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
Additional Residency Programs
General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Medicine, Vascular Surgery, Psychology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Surgery