Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Clerkship Program Contact
Marla Johnson
6159362455
vanderbiltpodiatry@vumc.org
Residency Program Coordinator
Marla Johnson
615-815-5701
marla.johnson@vumc.org
Public Contact Information
vanderbiltpodiatry@vumc.org
6159362455
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
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
We have both monthly and CORE clerkships available. We select students during the rounds and do not accept more than a total of 4 students per month (Regular block rotation and CORE). The program offers a diversity in OR locations and experiences as well as clinical and wound care.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Background Check
Background Check Type: standard through our HR department
Background Check Cost: Approximately $50
Liability Insurance
COVID Vaccination
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: 0
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: depends on class size
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
Must complete entire online application including CV.
Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to be considered for a rotation.
Participating Months
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027
August 2027
September 2027
October 2027
November 2027
February 2028
March 2028
April 2028
May 2028
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 13 blocks, 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, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 1
Annual Stipends
1st year: 73899
2nd year: 76486
3rd year: 79163
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
View the VUMC Housestaff Manual for more details at this link: https://www.vumc.org/gme/house-staff-manual.Residency Application Requirements
Application Fee: 0
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: depends on class size
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Payable To: n/a
Other Applicant Requirements:
please submit CV with application
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: Tennessee DPM Academic Training License
Staff DPMs Count: 10
NBPME Part III Required by July 1
Other qualifications
NBPE Part III
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Vanderbilt trains over 1,200 house staff in over 180 residency and fellowship programs.