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Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center

751 West Market Street

Attn: Chris Landin

Lima, OH 45801

CASPR # 0468

CRIP Section 2

Rescue Fund Insured: yes

COTH Member: yes

Entry Level Positions: n/a

Type

# Approved

# Filling

Director

Shawn C. Ward DPM

Phone: 419-226-9403

Program E-mail: celandin@mercy.com

Program Web Site: www.mercy.com/podiatryresidency

Hospital Description

Accreditation: JCAHO

Offers podiatry clerkship: no

Staff DPMs: 9

Affiliated Institutions:

Blanchard Valley, Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Township Memorial, Kindred Hospital, Lima Memorial, Mercer Health, Van Wert Co Hospital, Wilson Memorial

Other Residency Programs:

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy

Clinical Experiences

Anesthesiology: yes

Behavioral Science: yes

Dermatology: yes

Diabetic Wound Care: yes

Emergency Room: yes

Family Practice: yes

Internal Medicine: yes

Infectious Disease: yes

Neurology: yes

Orthopedics: yes

Office Rotations: yes

Outpatient Clinic: yes

Pathology/Lab: yes

Pediatrics: no

Plastic Surgery: yes

Podiatry: yes

Podiatry (Surgery): yes

Radiology: yes

Rehabilitation: yes

Rheumatology: yes

Surgery: yes

Trauma: yes

Vascular Surgery: yes

Other Clinical Experiences: n/a

Program Emphasis: n/a

Didactic Program

Grand Rounds: yes

Book Club: yes

Journal Club: yes

Research: yes

Lecture Series: yes

Resident Benefits

Stipends

First Year: $58000

Second Year: $60000

Third Year: $62000

Fourth Year: n/a

CME Allowance: yes

Health Insurance: yes

Malpractice Insuarance: yes

Housing: no

Meals: no

Sick Leave: yes

Uniforms: yes

Vacation: yes

Other Resident Benefits:

Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance coverage (provided through Catholic Health Partners Self-Insurance Fund)
Medical, Dental, and Prescription coverage (plans require minimal monthly contributions and co-pay)
Disability Core Coverage for short and long-term disability
Life/Accidental Death/Dismemberment Core Coverage
Family leave, Medical leave, Maternity/Paternity leave
Worker’s Compensation
On Call Annual Meal Stipend
Employee Assistance Program |LifeMatters Program | Caring for Colleagues
Occupational Health Services
Rita’s Fitness Center
Free Parking
Lab Coat (ordered by program)
Cell Phone Stipend ($250)
Virtual Library
In service/In training exams
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, ATLS Certification/Recertification through BSMH, as required by program
Board preparation course/materials
Resident Poster (one poster/resident)
Resident Business/Appointment Cards
Direct Payroll Deposit

Applicant Requirements

Mail additional fees and required documents not included in your CASPR application and any non-electronic document to this address: 751 West Market Street Attn: Chris Landin Lima, OH 458014667

NBPME Part III: Yes

Program Application Fee: $0

Refundable: n/a

Payable to:

n/a

Clerkship Required: no

State Licensure: Training

ACLS: yes

CPR: yes

Minimum GPA: 2.9

Minimum Rank: top 50% of class

Other Applicant Requirements:

To schedule Site Visit, contact Chris Landin at (419) 226-9403 or celandin@mercy.com

Available Resources

Sample Contract: Contact Program

Benefit Package: Contact Program

Curriculum: Contact Program

Program Overview

Program extremely strong in reconstructive rearfoot ankle surgery with circular external fixators. High surgical case load. Level II Trauma Center. Advanced clinical experience of foot and ankle pathology, recognition, and management. Ample foot and ankle reconstruction surgeries. Wound care inpatient and clinical settings. At “home” atmosphere with caring faculty, residents, and staff.