Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Introduction
The Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rear Foot Ankle Surgery (PMSR/RRA) Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of the more than 1000 Vanderbilt GME Residency Programs and is accredited through the Council for Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). During the course of the PMSR/RRA training program at Vanderbilt, the resident will become integrated into the medical community and learn to work with other professionals in the medical field. The resident will understand general medical, lower extremity biomechanics, surgical principles as well as foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. The program will provide educational experiences for a podiatry resident to become proficient in general surgical and medical principles as well as develop an in depth understanding of podiatric surgery of the foot, including advanced rear foot and ankle surgery and trauma. The PMSR/RRA resident will be proficient in diagnosing and treating diseases of the lower extremity with emphasis on foot and ankle surgery and biomechanics.Residency Director
Adam
Hicks
6159362455
adam.b.hicks@vumc.org
Clerkship Director
Adam
Hicks
6159362455
vanderbiltpodiatry@vumc.org
Program Contact
Marla
Johnson
615-815-5701
marla.johnson@vumc.org
1215 21st Avenue South
Suite 4200 MCE South Tower
Nashville, TN 37232
USA
Attending Physicians
Adam Hicks, DPM (Program Director) (VUMC)
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Dawn Masternick, DPM (VUMC)
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Ingie El-Khashab, DPM (VUMC)
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
David Trenner, DPM (VUMC)
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Kirby Hudson Deeter, DPM (VUMC)
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Richard Sieber, DPM (VA)
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
John Tilley, DPM (VA)
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Marc Garfield, DPM (VA)
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Craig Murad, DPM (VA)
Podiatry
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
Elective and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery; wound care and limb preservation.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Burn Surgery
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pediatrics
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Clerkship Overview
All applicants meeting requirements are considered for clerkship positions. Positions are offered by the number of openings in our schedule each month. CORE rotations must submit application documents in the system. During rounds you may contact the program via email only @ vanderbiltpodiatry@vumc.org. Your email will be responded to within 48 hours.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Background Check
Background Check Cost: Approximately $50
Liability Insurance
COVID Vaccination
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: student must pay for background check
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: Above midpoint
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
A personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, class ranking and transcript, CV and photo as well as you must meet all requirements of GME office for house staff. Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.
Housing Recommendations
Students are on their own to find housing.
Participating Months
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
Residency Overview
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a Level 1 not-for-profit Joint Commission accredited 1741 bed hospital. Vanderbilt is the only Level-1 trauma center designated by the American College of Surgeons serving both adult and children in middle Tennessee. The residency curriculum is structured into four- week block formats with 22 months on Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at both VUMC and the Nashville Veterans Administration Medical Center. Didactic training includes resident participation in cadaver labs, lectures, conferences, journal club, board review and research.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2022
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 1
Annual Stipends
1st year: $72,450
2nd year: $74,986
3rd year: $77,611
4th year: 0
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Uniforms
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Nashville VA Medical CenterOther Benefits Provided
https://www.vumc.org/gme/sites/default/files/public_files/pdf_updates/Benefits%20Outline%20for%20Recruits%202023.pdfResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: None
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: Above midpoint
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Applicant Requirements:
A personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, class ranking and transcript, CV and photo as well as you must meet all requirements of GME office for house staff. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: TN DPM Academic License
Staff DPMs Count: 9
NBPME Part III Required by July 1
Other qualifications
NBPE Part III
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
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