Volume 8, Number 11, November 2021

First Podiatric Summit in Collaboration with Mt. Sinai Endovascular Symposium Features NYCPM

Jeffrey Cusack, DPM presents at the "Podiatry-Specific Topics for DPMs" portion of the Mount Sinai Peripheral Vascular Symposium. For the first time, the annual Mount Sinai Peripheral Vascular Symposium, held October 16, included a full agenda of “Podiatry-Specific Topics for DPMs,” and faculty from NYCPM comprised most of the expert presenters. Organized by Scientific Co-Chairs Anthony R. Iorio, DPM, MPH and Michael J. Trepal, DPM, FACFAS, the afternoon-long program explored a variety of issues related to podiatric manifestations of vascular disease before a full audience. ... Read more

Keith Crenshaw Named NYCPM Winner of 2022 Michael L. Stone Award On November 13, Michael J. Trepal, DPM, FACFAS, VP of Academic Affairs and Dean, announced that Keith Crenshaw (2022) is the NYCPM winner of the 2022 Michael L. Stone Outstanding Professional Conduct Award, presented by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). The prize was determined by the NYCPM Scholarship Committee, working in conjunction with the Department of Surgery. “It was a most difficult endeavor as they had to choose among many well qualified candidates,” said Dr. Trepal. ... Read more

2021 Schuster Biomechanics Seminar at NYCPM Launches ‘Truth Search’  Presenting in person at the Richard O. Schuster Seminar were (left to right): Drs. Mark Caselli; John McNerney; Richard L. Blake; Samantha Landau; James Losito; Joseph C. D’Amico; Jinsup Song. Not pictured: in-person presenter Dr Howard Dananberg. The ninth annual Richard O. Schuster, DPM Memorial Biomechanics Seminar, was held November 14 at NYCPM. Thirteen specialists from around the globe spoke at this seminar; the 2021 edition was a hybrid event, as was last year’s, combining both in-person and online presenters and attendees. 160 attended the seminar. Most of the distinguished speakers – Stanley Beekman, DPM; Richard L. Blake, DPM; Mark Caselli, DPM; Paul Coffin, DPM; Joseph C. D’Amico, DPM; Howard Dananberg, DPM; Howard H. Hillstrom, PhD; ... Read more

Will Stallings is First Finalist for Inaugural APMA-PICA Scholarship William Stallings (2023) has been named first finalist for the inaugural 2021 APMA-PICA Full-Tuition Scholarship, winning $10,000. One student from each of the nine schools of podiatric medicine was nominated by their school; nominees had demonstrated financial need, academic excellence, community service, research involvement and peer support, according to the APMA press release announcing the winners. Laura J. Pickard, DPM, president of the APMA Educational Foundation was “impressed by the [winners’] ... Read more

Dr. Iorio’s New Appointment is Opportunity for Students Too  Anthony R. Iorio, DPM, MPH has been appointed the Wound Care Director at The Endocrine Associates of West Village (EAWV) in Long Island City, New York. He is and will remain, NYCPM’s Dean of Continuing Education, Chairman of the Department of Community Medicine and a Professor in the Department of Medical Sciences. He is a past president of the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association and is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons The wound care center is part of the first non-hospital American Diabetes Association-approved diabetes center in New York City. ... Read more

NYCPM Receives Endowed Scholarship from The Bako Medical Foundation  NYCPM is one of four schools of podiatric medicine to receive endowed scholarships of $100,000 over four years from The Bako Medical Education Foundation (BMEF), a non-profit organization that seeks to advance diagnostic excellence in the field of podiatry. The scholarship funds provide financial assistance and recognize the top students in pathology courses. To date, NYCPM students who have received funds via this scholarship include: Beshoy Khalil, Steven Silvestro, Ashraf Khafaga and Rumita Gupta. Going forward, students will continue to be selected annually to receive the BMEF scholarship. “BMEF sponsors institutions that seek to train the podiatric medical community on innovations and best-practices in medical diagnostics,” said Suzanne MacCormack, Chair of the Bako Medical Education Foundation. The other three schools are The Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, and Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine.

NYCPM ‘Falls into Health’ with Touro and Other Partners   NYCPM partnered with the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine on October 22 for “Fall into Health,” a community health fair held at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building Plaza on West 125 Street. Approximately 1,000 people came through the fair and about 100 received foot screenings, according to Anthony R. Iorio, DPM, MPH, Chair of the Department of Community Health and Medicine, who organized NYCPM’s team. Diabetes screenings that day included foot screenings, as students from the other participating schools referred visitors to NYCPM, knowing that complications from diabetes involve the feet. Dr. Iorio felt that the event, the first live community screening since the onset of Covid, was a success and looks forward to more.

It’s Always Time to Learn   Michael J. Trepal, DPM, FACFAS, VP for Academic Affairs and Dean, went back to school— Harvard Medical School, to be exact – to attend a course entitled “Principles of Medical Education: Maximizing Your Teaching Skills” in October.

NYCPM Doctor Volunteers at NYC Marathon … On Sunday, November 7, Sharon Barlizo, DPM volunteered at NYC’s 50th Marathon as part of its medical team, which comprised a physical therapist, four EMTs, three nurses, a retired pediatric neurologist and a retired PhD. Dr. Harriet Kang was the team leader. Pictured left to right at the event are Tony Ellis, PT; Dr. Barlizo; Melody Laysa, RN. … And NYCPM Students Volunteer at Atlantic City Marathon NYCPM’s Class of 2023 was well represented at the Atlantic City Marathon on October 17 as volunteers at the event. The students employed bags of ice to ease aching and sore muscles, and aided Michael Sperling, MD in the medical tent. They addressed multiple wounds from falls and muscle cramps and attended to runners who were fatigued and collapsed at the finish line.

Pictured at the event are, left to right: Ashwin Easow, Tony Kerbaj, Michael Sapienza, Dr. Sperling, Shrey Vaishnani, Shannan Balasingham, Dawud Abdur-Rashid, Sarah Afzal, and John Pace.

CLINICAL SURGICAL INSTRUCTOR, FULL-TIME, NYCPM DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY Motivated full-time surgical podiatrist with excellent clinical and academic skills in foot and ankle surgery wanted at NYCPM. Responsibilities: Providing quality patient care, teaching students and residents in the diagnoses and treatments of foot and ankle disorders at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and affiliated NYC Health and Hospital Facilities. Qualifications: DPM degree from accredited college of Podiatric Medicine, NY License, RRA-eligible or certified. Please send CV and cover letter to Mr. Joel Sturm, COO & Vice President for Administration, at JSTURM@NYCPM.EDU