Welcome to Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Ellie Wydeven, B.S.
Coordinator, Continuing Education and Clinical Experiences Room: L.619 Phone (847) 578-8410 Fax (847) 775-6521 Email: ellie.wydeven@rosalindfranklin.edu
The Office of Continuing Education was created to develop programs to meet the continuing education needs of the podiatric physician. As part of an academic institution with a focus on interprofessional education, the office is able to offer programs to other healthcare practitioners who also encounter foot and ankle conditions.
The focus of these programs is to increase knowledge and competence of podiatric physicians and other health professionals through lectures and workshops in order to address evidence-based medicine and practice gaps in the treatment of lower extremity disorders.
Services include:
· Provide and develop continuing education opportunities for faculty and alumni
· Provide grand rounds sessions for students, residents and faculty
· Facilitate partnerships between Scholl College programs and internal and external collaborators on continuing education programs in research or clinical areas
· Develop and promote lectures and workshops that are sponsored by student organizations and clubs
Scholl College is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
Advanced Wound Care: Centennial Showcase Course
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. As part of the activities, the Centennial Showcase Course will be held October 19-20, 2012, at the Key Lime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, Gurnee, Illinois. This two-day, approximately 14-15 CE-hour program will focus on wound care.
Grand Rounds Sessions
Scholl College hosts Grand Rounds lectures that are available for one (1) CE contact hour per lecture. These sessions are at no charge.
A session entitled “New Tools and Directions in Diabetic Foot Biomechanics” will be presented by Metin Yavuz, DEng, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Sciences, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine; Principle Investigator, Biomechanics Laboratory, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, Ohio, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, HSB 2.700. Lunch will be provided by the Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR).
The lecture, “The Implications, Identification, and Treatment of Functional Hallux Limitus” will be presented by James Clough, DPM, President of Cluffy Biomedical; and co-owner, Foot and Ankle Clinic of Montana, Great Falls, Montana, on Thursday, May 17, 2012 in the Health Sciences Building, Room 1.702. at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by the Department of Podiatric Surgery and Applied Biomechanics.
A Step Ahead: The 35th Annual Mid-Winter Seminar
Scholl College will offer its 35th Annual Mid-Winter Seminar on January 25-26, 2013 at the Westin Hotel, Chicago. The Mid-Winter Seminar is an IPMSA student-organized program with proceeds from the 13-14 CE hour course going toward student scholarships and student activities. The focus of the program will be on sports medicine, special populations, surgery, and new technology. Additional information will be forthcoming.
History Taking and Physical Examination Course - TBD
Revised 4/4/12