Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency Detail
Three-year CPME-approved residency program
Overview
The University of Louisville School of Medicine’s Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with the added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (PMSR/RRA) is a thirty-six (36) month program in which the resident receives training in both basic and advanced types of podiatric medicine and surgical procedures. It is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).
The residency provides the podiatric medical college graduate with the didactic instruction and clinical experience necessary to achieve competence in the full scope of advanced podiatric foot and ankle surgery and medicine. To this end, our residents participate in a variety of medical and surgical rotations designed to broaden and strengthen their capabilities as health practitioners and to clarify their role in comprehensive health care delivery systems.
Our mission is: “To develop highly qualified, residency trained, Podiatric physicians and surgeons. For residents to achieve proficiency as clinicians, surgeons, researchers, educators, managers, and humanitarians.”
Program Details
Application and Interview Process
Application Procedure
The UofL Podiatric Residency application matches through the Central Application System for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR)
Stipends & Benefits
| Post Graduate Level | Annual | Monthly |
| Post Graduate Level 1 | $63,723.67 | $5,310.31 |
| Post Graduate Level 2 | $66,105.08 | $ 5,508.76 |
| Post Graduate Level 3 | $68,239.5 | $ 5,686.63 |
| Post Graduate Level 4 | $71,322.28 | $ 5,943.52 |
| Post Graduate Level 5 | $74,779.06 | $ 6,231.59 |
| Post Graduate Level 6 | $78,154.28 | $ 6,512.86 |
| Post Graduate Level 7 | $81,405.99 | $ 6,783.83 |
| Post Graduate Level 8 | $85,733.08 | $ 7,144.42 |
As employees, residents are eligible for the UofL's benefits plan. The university offers a variety of benefits to help support your physical and mental health. University of Louisville offers health plans through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Read more on Human Resource's website.
MetLife is UofL's dental provider. There are two options for dental insurance, the basic plan and the enhanced plan, which includes adult orthodontia. Read more on Human Resource's website.
MetLife Group Life Insurance administers the University of Louisville's life insurance benefit. Life insurance helps protect your family's standard of living, avoids leaving debt behind and provides security for years to come. Read more on Human Resource's website.