Candidates should have a strong interest in resident and student education and plans to pursue a career in academic podiatric medicine with an emphasis in teaching, basic or clinical research and expanding the scope of podiatric knowledge. All those interested in diabetic foot pathology are afforded the opportunity to participate in an intense, interactive, one-week program in continuing medical education. Held the third week of every month, the primary goal of this program is to expose participants to the medical and surgical management of the diabetic foot in a multidisciplinary clinical setting. All attendees are presented with the opportunity to interact not only with members of the Podiatry service in an academic residency training program setting, but also Vascular Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Radiology and Hyperbaric Medicine Services. All participants attend academic conferences, grand Rounds, Anatomy labs, clinics, didactic lectures, instructional videotapes and journal clubs.
Active participation is encouraged.
Offers 60 CME credits. Understand the etiology and pathogenesis of diabetic foot pathology. Define and understand the importance of the role of patient education in a team approach to the prevention of diabetic foot lesions. Understand the role of vascular assessment in the diabetic patient as it relates to healing potential. Comprehend the mechanics of footwear and offloading in conjunction with the role of prophylactic surgery in the prevention of diabetic foot lesions and amputation.