MCR Health, Inc. and Lake Erie College of Medicine Florida
Introduction
MCR Health, in partnership with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Podiatric Medicine (LECOM SPM), offers a new Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency program in Bradenton, Florida. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), MCR Health offers residents a diverse clinical experience serving a broad patient population in both community and hospital settings. This three-year residency provides comprehensive training in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery, diabetic limb preservation, and interdisciplinary care. Through hands-on mentorship, innovative education, and a strong commitment to community health, the program prepares residents to become skilled, compassionate, and service-driven podiatric physicians.Residency Director
Chrisbel Dafeamekpor, DPM
Program Director
Clerkship Director
Chrisbel Dafeamekpor, DPM
Program Director
Program Contact
Sharon Hong
Director of GME
Public Contact Information
Attending Physicians
Chrisbel Dafeamekpor, DPM
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbel-dafeamekpor-dpm-facfas-a5abab16/
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Andy Chi, DPM
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Matthew Dougherty, DPM
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-dougherty-899961112/
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Mohammad Abuamaish, DPM
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Program Overview
Program Emphasis
The program emphasizes comprehensive, community-based training focused on surgical proficiency, diabetic limb preservation, and interdisciplinary care. Residents gain diverse experience within an FQHC, developing the skills, compassion, and professionalism needed to serve patients in both hospital and outpatient settings.
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Family Practice
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pain Management
Pathology Lab
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
The MCR Health/LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine Clerkship provides an all-encompassing rotation designed to expose students to the full scope of podiatric medicine. Students gain hands-on experience in the podiatry clinic, wound care clinic, and surgical settings, actively participating in patient evaluation, treatment planning, and procedural care. The rotation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical decision-making, and compassionate patient-centered care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Background Check
Background Check Type: 0
Background Check Cost: 0
Drug Test Submitted By Student
Liability Insurance
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: 0
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
None
Housing Recommendations
VRBO, Airbnb
Participating Months
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
The MCR Health/LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine Residency is a 36-month program offering extensive training in elective forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Residents gain high-volume experience in foot trauma, diabetic limb salvage, and reconstructive procedures utilizing both internal and external fixation techniques. The curriculum includes additional medical and surgical rotations in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Anesthesiology, Radiology, and Pathology. Residents receive comprehensive clinical training in hospital patient management and outpatient care, preparing them for excellence in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery.
Residency Manual
Download the residency manualResidency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 3
Annual Stipends
1st year: $62,000
2nd year: $64,000
3rd year: $66,000
4th year:
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Manatee Memorial Hospital Spectrum Plastic SurgeryOther Benefits Provided
Paid HolidaysResidency Application Requirements
Application Fee: 0
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: N/A
Licence Required For First Year: Florida Podiatric Resident License
Staff DPMs Count: 5
Other qualifications
ACLS