Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, MPH [email protected]
BIRTHDATE: July 25, 1975
BIRTHPLACE: Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
CITIZENSHIP: USA
BUSINESS ADDRESS: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
3333 Green Bay Rd.
North Chicago, IL 60064
Telephone: (847) 578-8449
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
UNDERGRADUATE
1993-1997 University of Pittsburgh Bachelor of Science Neuroscience and
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1997, Summa Cum Laude History & Philosophy
of Science
GRADUATE
1997-2001 Wm M Scholl College of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medicine
Podiatric Medicine at 2001, Summa Cum Laude
Rosalind Franklin Univ. Class Salutatorian
of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, Illinois
2004-2007 University of Illinois Master of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics
at Chicago (UIC)
Chicago, Illinois
POST-GRADUATE
2001-2002 Department of Veterans Resident Ronald Sage, DPM
Affairs/Hines and Loyola Podiatric Orthopedics Lawrence Lavery, DPM, MPH
Univ. Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
2002-2004 Advocate Illinois Masonic Resident Martin Yorath, DPM
Medical Center (AIMMC) Podiatric Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
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APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS
1993-1997 Department of Behavioral Medicine and Anxiety Research Associate
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Rolf G. Jacob, MD
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1994-1997 Schizophrenia Treatment and Research Center Research Associate
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Rohan Ganguli, MD
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1998 Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology Summer Research Fellow
Rush Medical College James M. Kerns, PhD
Chicago, Illinois
2004-Present Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Attending Staff & Assistant
Training Program (w/ RRA Credentialing) Director (2019-Present)
AIMMC/Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
2004-2013 Advocate Health Centers/AMG Private Practice
Sykes, Halsted/Blackhawk, Irving & Western
Chicago, Illinois
2004-2008 Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Visiting Lecturer
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, Illinois
2008-2012 Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Assistant Professor
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science of Medicine & Radiology
North Chicago, Illinois
2008-Present Scholl Foot & Ankle Center Attending Staff
Rosalind Franklin University Health System/Clinics
North Chicago, Illinois
2010-Present Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research Clinical Associate
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, Illinois
2012-Present Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Associate Professor
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science of Medicine & Radiology
North Chicago, Illinois (Tenure Track)
2012-2017 Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science IRB Chair
North Chicago, Illinois
2013-Present Weil Foot & Ankle Institute Director of Research
Des Plaines and Chicago, Illinois and Clinical Associate
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CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Board Certified, Foot Surgery by ABFAS (2007, recert. 2017)
Board Certified, Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery by ABFAS (2008, recert. 2018)
Licensed Podiatric Physician, Illinois No. 016-005126
ACLS/BLS Certified by the American Heart Association
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES
1998 Durlacher National Podiatric Honor Society
2001-Present Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
2001-Present American Podiatric Medical Association
2004-2007 Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
2007-2008 American Diabetes Association
2007-Present American Public Health Association
2007-Present Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
2007-Present Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
2011-2013 Fellow, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
HONORS/DISTINCTIONS
1994 Phi Eta Sigma
1996 Alumni Merit Award University of Pittsburgh
1997 Program Graduation Honors in History & Philosophy of Science University of Pittsburgh
1997 Summa Cum Laude Graduation Honors University of Pittsburgh
1998 Scholl Distinguished Scholar Award Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
1998 Scott Griffith, D.P.M. Memorial Scholarship Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh
1999 Northlake Podiatry Educational Award Scholl College Endowed Scholarship
2000 Frank Martino, D.P.M. Memorial Scholarship Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh
2001 Proficiency in Scholarship Award Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
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2001 Summa Cum Laude Graduation Honors Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
2016 Lawrence R. Medoff Award For outstanding contributions to Research. Teaching and Clinical Care
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
2017 John and Janet Carson Award for Advocacy in Podiatric Public Health Presented by Podiatric Health Section of APHA at APHA Annual Meeting in New Orleans,
LA, November 2017
RESEARCH AWARDS
2000 First Place Honors, “Gold Award” National Podiatric Medical Student’s Research Symposium, Miami, FL
2002 Third Place Honors, “Bronze Award” 5
th Annual National Post-Graduate Research Symposium, Chicago, IL
2007 First Place Honors, “Gold Award” 10
th Annual National Post-Graduate Research Symposium, Chicago, IL
2011 Honorable Mention (top 6 out of 48 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2011 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2011 First Place Honors, “Gold Award” 14
th Annual International Post-Graduate Research Symposium, Chicago, IL
2011 Second Place Honors (out of 48 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2011 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2012 First Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2012 APMA Meeting, small study/case series, Washington, DC
2013 Third Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2013 APMA Meeting, large study/case series, Las Vegas, NV
2014 First Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2014 APMA Meeting, small study/case series, Honolulu, HI
2014 Second Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2014 APMA Meeting, large study/case series, Honolulu, HI
2014 Third Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2014 APMA Meeting, large study/case series, Honolulu, HI
2015 Honorable Mention (top 6 out of 50 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2015 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Phoenix, AZ
2015 Third Place Honors, Outstanding Oral Abstract Presentation 2015 APMA Meeting, Orlando, FL
2015 Second Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2015 APMA Meeting, small study/case series, Orlando, FL
2015 First Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2015 APMA Meeting, large study/case series, Orlando, FL
2016 Honorable Mention (top 6 out of 62 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2016 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Austin, TX
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2016 Second Place Honors, Outstanding Oral Abstract Presentation 2016 APMA Meeting, Philadelphia, PA [E Klein Presenter]
2016 Second Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2016 APMA Meeting, Resident Category, Philadelphia, PA [K Arbuckle Presenter]
2016 Outstanding APHA Podiatric Health Section (PHS) Student Poster
and Arthur B. Helfand, DPM Award Winner
2016 APMA Meeting, Philadelphia, PA [Shirley Chen, BS Presenter]
2017 First Place Honors (out of >60 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2017 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Las Vegas, NV [B Waverly Presenter]
2017 Honorable Mention (top 7 out of >60 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2017 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Las Vegas, NV [R Albright Presenter]
2017 Second Place Honors, Scientific Poster Category 2017 ACFAS ASC Poster Competition, Las Vegas, NV
2017 First Place Honors, Outstanding Oral Abstract Presentation 2017 APMA Meeting, Nashville, TN [E Klein Presenter]
2017 Third Place Honors, Outstanding Oral Abstract Presentation 2017 APMA Meeting, Nashville, TN [J Randich Presenter]
2017 First Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2017 APMA Meeting, Large Case Series Category, Nashville, TN [D Evans Presenter]
2017 Second Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2017 APMA Meeting, Large Case Series Category, Nashville, TN [E Klein Presenter]
2018 First Place Honors (out of 59 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2018 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Nashville, TN [R Robinson Presenter]
2018 Second Place Honors (out of 59 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2018 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Nashville, TN [R Albright Presenter]
2018 Third Place Honors (out of 59 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2018 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Nashville, TN [S Haller Presenter]
2018 Honorable Mention (top 7 out of 59 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2018 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, Nashville, TN [M Matthews Presenter]
2018 First Place Honors, Outstanding Oral Abstract Presentation 2018 APMA Meeting, Washington, DC [R Albright Presenter]
2018 Second Place Honors, Outstanding Oral Abstract Presentation 2018 APMA Meeting, Washington, DC [M Matthews Presenter]
2018 First Place Honors, Outstanding Poster 2018 APMA Meeting, Washington, DC, Resident Category [R Albright Presenter]
2019 First Place Honors (out of 70 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2019 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, New Orleans, LA [R Albright Presenter]
2019 Third Place Honors (out of 70 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2019 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, New Orleans, LA [E Klein Presenter]
2019 Honorable Mention (top 7 out of 70 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2019 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, New Orleans, LA [M Matthews Presenter]
2019 Honorable Mention (top 7 out of 70 nationally submitted manuscripts) 2019 ACFAS ASC Manuscript Competition, New Orleans, LA [E Klein Presenter]
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PUBLICATIONS (Peer-Reviewed)
Kerns JM, Shott S, Brubaker L, Sakamoto K, Benson JT, Fleischer AE, & Coleman ME. Effects of IGF-I
gene therapy on the injured rat pudendal nerve. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 14:2-7, 2003.
Fleischer AE, Didyk AA, Woods JB, Burns SE, Wrobel JS, & Armstrong DG. Combined Clinical and
Laboratory Testing Improves Diagnostic Accuracy for Osteomyelitis in the Diabetic Foot. J Foot Ankle
Surg, 48:39-46, 2009.
Fleischer AE, Wrobel JS, Leonards A, Berg S, Evans DP, Baron RL, & Armstrong DG. Post-treatment
leukocytosis predicts an unfavorable clinical response in patients with moderate to severe diabetic foot
infections. J Foot Ankle Surg,50:541-546, 2011.
Baker JR, Patel SN, Teichman AJ, Bochat SES, Fleischer AE, & Knight J. Bivalved fiberglass cast
compared with plaster splint immobilization for initial management of ankle fracture-dislocations: a
treatment algorithm. Foot Ankle Spec, 5:160-167, 2012.
Najafi B, Khan T, Fleischer A, & Wrobel J. The impact of footwear and walking distance on gait stability in
diabetes patients with peripheral neuropathy. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc, 103(3):165-173, 2013.
Crews RT, Yalla S, Fleischer AE, & Wu SC. A growing troubling triad: diabetes, aging and falls. J Aging
Res, v.2013:1-6, 2013.
Klein EE, Weil Sr. LS, Weil Jr. LS, & Fleischer AE. Body mass index and Achilles tendonitis – a ten year
retrospective analysis. Foot Ankle Spec, 6(4):276-282, 2013.
Kelly C, Fleischer A, Yalla S, Grewal G, Albright R, Berns D, Crews R, & Najafi B. Fear of falling is
prevalent among older adults with diabetes mellitus but unrelated to level of neuropathy. J Am Podiatr Med
Assoc, 103(6):480-488, 2013.
Sadra S, Fleischer A, Klein E, Grewal G, Knight J, Weil Sr. LS, Weil Jr. LS, & Najafi B. Hallux valgus
surgery may produce early improvements in balance control: Results of a cross-sectional pilot study. J Am
Podiatr Med Assoc, 103(6):489-497, 2013.
Fleischer AE, Yorath MC, Joseph RM, Baron A, Nordquist T, Moore BJ, Robinson RCO, & Reilly CH.
Impact of podiatry resident experience level in hallux valgus surgery on postoperative outcomes. J Surg Res,
189(2):262-267, 2014.
Feuerstein CA, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Klein EE, Fleischer A & Argerakis NG. Static versus dynamic
musculoskeletal ultrasound for detection of plantar plate pathology. Foot Ankle Spec, 7(4):259-265, 2014.
Klein EE, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Bowen M & Fleischer AE. Positive drawer test combined with
radiographic transverse plane malalignment of the third metatarsophalangeal joint suggests high grade tear of
the second metatarsophalangeal joint plantar plate. Foot Ankle Spec, 7(6):466-470, 2014.
Yalla SV, Crews RT, Fleischer AE, Grewal G, Ortiz J, & Najafi B. An immediate effect of custom-made
ankle foot orthoses on postural stability in older adults. Clin Biomech, 29(10):1081-1088, 2014.
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Wrobel JS, Fleischer AE, Crews RT, Jarrett B, & Najafi B. A randomized controlled trial of custom foot
orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a return to spontaneous physical activity. J Am Podiatr Med
Assoc 105(4):281-294, 2015.
Fleischer AE, Albright RH, Crews RT, Kelil T, & Wrobel JS. Prognostic value of diagnostic ultrasound in
patients with plantar fasciitis. J Ultrasound Med, 34(10):1729-35, 2015.
Fleischer AE, Abicht BP, Baker JR, Boffeli TJ, Jupiter DC, & Schade VL. American College of Foot and
Ankle Surgeons’ Clinical Consensus Statement: Risk, prevention, and diagnosis of venous thromboembolism
disease in foot and ankle surgery and injuries requiring immobilization. J Foot Ankle Surg,54:497-507, 2015.
Feuerstein C, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Klein EE, Argerakis N, & Fleischer AE. Joint manipulation under
anesthesia for arthrofibrosis after hallux valgus surgery. J Foot Ankle Surg, 55:76-80, 2016.
Wrobel JS, Fleischer AE, Matzkin-Bridger J, Fascione JM, Crews RT, Bruning N, & Jarrett BD. Physical
examination variables predict response to conservative treatment of non-chronic plantar fasciitis: Secondary
analysis of a randomized placebo controlled footwear study. PM R, 8(5):436-44, 2016.
Fleischer AE, Klein EE, Ahmed M, Shah S, Catena F, Weil LS Sr, & Weil L Jr. Association of abnormal
metatarsal parabola with second metatarsophalangeal joint plantar plate pathology. Foot Ankle Int,
38(3):289-297, 2016.
Fleischer AE, Coyne R, Klein EE, Baker J, Weil LS Sr. & Weil L Jr. Forefoot adduction is a risk factor for
Jones fracture. J Foot Ankle Surg, 56(5):917-921, 2017.
Robinson R, Wirt C, Barbosa C, Chen S, Joseph RM & Fleischer AE. Cost-effectiveness of routine low
molecular weight heparin DVT prophylaxis following foot and ankle surgery. J Foot Ankle Surg, 57(3):543-
551, 2018.
Albright RH, Waverly B, Klein E, Weil L Jr., Weil LS Sr & Fleischer AE. Percutaneous Kirschner wire
versus commercial implant for hammertoe repair: a cost-effectiveness analysis. J Foot Ankle Surg,
57(2):332-338, 2018.
Albright RH, Haller S, Klein E, Weil L Jr., Weil LS Sr, & Fleischer AE. Cost-effectiveness analysis of
primary arthrodesis versus open reduction internal fixation for primarily ligamentous Lisfranc injuries. J Foot
Ankle Surg, 57(2):325-331, 2018.
Schneider HP, Baca J, Carpenter B, Dayton P, Fleischer AE & Sachs BD. American College of Foot and
Ankle Surgeons’ Clinical Consensus Statement: Diagnosis and treatment of adult acquired infracalcaneal
heel pain. J Foot Ankle Surg, 57(2):370-381, 2018.
Fleischer AE, Hshieh S, Crews RT, Waverly BJ, Jones JM, Klein EE, Weil Jr L & Weil Sr LS. The
association between second metatarsal length and forefoot loading under the second metatarsophalangeal
joint. Foot Ankle Int, 39(5):560-567, 2018.
Fleischer AE. Cost-effectiveness analysis and the foot and ankle surgeon. J Foot Ankle Surg, 57(2):215,
2018.
Fleischer A. APMA partners with ABIM foundation’s Choosing Wisely campaign. J Am Podiatr Med
Assoc, 108(1):81, 2018.
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Schneider HP, Baca J, Carpenter B, Dayton P, Fleischer AE & Sachs BD. Authors’ reply to letter to the
Editor re: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ Clinical Consensus Statement: Diagnosis and
treatment of adult acquired infracalcaneal heel pain. J Foot Ankle Surg, 57(5):1052-1053, 2018.
Matthews M, Klein E, Youssef A, Weil L Jr, Sorensen M, Weil LS Sr & Fleischer AE. Correlation of
radiographic measurements with patient-centered outcomes in hallux valgus surgery. Foot Ankle Int,
39(12):1416-1422, 2018.
Joseph R, Robinson R, Fleischer A, Jaffe L, Joseph A, Baker I, Truong J, Nouvong A, Parsley NL, &
Becker JH. Interprofessionalism: A cornerstone of innovation and medical education at Scholl College of
Podiatric Medicine. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc, 108(6):560-563, 2018.
Matthews M, Klein E, Acciani A, Sorensen M, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS & Fleischer A. Correlation of
preoperative radiographic severity with disability and symptom severity in hallux valgus. Foot Ankle Int,
40(8):923-928, 2019.
Other Publications:
Ganguli R, Brar JS, Kathiresan SM, Vemulapalli HK, Fleischer A, & Onarato M. Memory task
performance in patients with schizophrenia and matched healthy controls. Biol Psychiatry 41:85S, 1997.
Ganguli R, Brar JS, Kathiresan SM, Vemulapalli HK, Fleischer A, & Onarato M. Effects of cortisol
infusion on cognitive functions in schizophrenic patients and healthy controls. Biol Psychiatry 41:85S-86S,
1997.
Kerns J, Brubaker L, Benson JT, Shott S, Fleischer AE, & Coleman ME. IGF-I treatment of rat pudendal
motor units following crush injury. Soc Neurosci Abstr 25:1533, 1999.
Fleischer AE & Kerns JM. On the therapeutic potential for insulin-like growth factor and other
neurotrophic factors in diabetic motor neuropathy. First Ray 19:11-22, 1999.
Gragasin-Saviano L, Napolitano C, Creech S, & Fleischer A. Intermetatarsal head distance as a predictor
of conservative management for morton’s neuroma. Loyola University Chicago, Orthopaedic Journal 11:
2002.
Fleischer AE. Commentary for “Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in the elderly”. Pilotto et al. Surg
Oncol 2009 Dec. 17 (in press). Foot and Ankle Quarterly 21(1):22-24, 2010.
Fleischer AE. Commentary for “Antimicrobial susceptibility testing: a primer for clinicians”. Kuper et al.
Pharmacotherapy 29:1326-43, 2009. Foot and Ankle Quarterly 21(1):15-17, 2010.
Baron RL, Fleischer AE, Dux K, & Basile P. Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma with Multiple Skeletal
Metastasis to the Lower Extremities: A Rare Case Presentation. Foot and Ankle Quarterly 21(2):57-62, 2010.
Fleischer AE. Commentary for “Does this patient with diabetes have osteomyelitis of the lower extremity?”.
Butalia et al. JAMA 299:806-13, 2008. Foot and Ankle Quarterly 21(2):90-92, 2010.
Fleischer AE. Commentary for “Normal variants and diseases of the peroneal tendons and superior peroneal
retinaculum: MR imaging features”. Wang et al. Radiographics 25:587-602, 2005. Foot and Ankle
Quarterly 21(2):75-78, 2010.
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Evans DP, Fleischer A, & Skratsky M. Current insights on imaging techniques for diagnosing in
infection. Podiatry Today, 24:36-42, 2011.
Fleischer AE, Evans DP. “Chapter 7: Sonography of Anterior Ankle and Dorsal Foot Pathology”, In
Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Foot and Ankle, eds. J. Tassone and S. Barrett. Data Trace Publishing
Company, 2013.
Fleischer AE. Commentary for “In-office distal Symes lesser toe amputation: a safe, reliable, and cost-
effective treatment of diabetes-related tip of toe ulcers complicated by osteomyleitis”. Boffeli et al. J Foot
Ankle Surg 53:720-726, 2014. Foot and Ankle Quarterly 28(3):158-61, 2017.
Malay DS, Cook E, Cook J, Downey MS, Fleischer AE, Hyer CF, Joseph WS, Meyr AJ, Rosenblum B,
Saxena A. Letter to the Editor re: Surgeon type and outcomes after inpatient ankle arthrodesis and total ankle
arthroplasty by Chan JJ et al. published online (eLetters) in J Bone Joint Surg, March 2019. Available at:
https://download-lww-
com.proxy.cc.uic.edu/wolterskluwer_vitalstream_com/PermaLink/JBJSEL/A/JBJSEL_101_2_2019_04_03_
CHAN_1701555-el01_SDC1.pdf
Podcast/Media/Webinar:
Fleischer AE, Schweinberger M, Cook K, Baker J, & Joseph R. How to write a grant proposal. ACFAS
Podcast: 10PC125, Moderator: PJ Kim. February 24, 2010, Las Vegas, NV.
Accessible at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/acfas-elearning/id335584123
Fleischer AE, Stienstra J, Cook K, Ford L, Steinberg J. Integrating scholarly programs into residency
training. ACFAS Podcast 11PC135, Moderator: PJ Kim. February 25, 2010, Las Vegas, NV.
Accessible at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/acfas-elearning/id335584123
Fleischer AE. Post-treatment leukocytosis predicts an unfavorable clinical response in patients with
moderate to severe diabetic foot infections. J Foot Ankle Surg,50:541-546, 2011/audio file accompaniment
to published manuscript.
Fleischer AE. CAN-TV interview. IPMA/Feet Forward episode regarding Midwest Podiatry Conference on
April 25, 2012. Available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK9r17gJQ3Y
Crews RT, Fleischer AE, & Wu SC. Webinar. The diabetic foot ulcer: Prevention, treatment, and patient
impact. December 3, 2014. Available at: http://www.diabeteseducator.org/ProfessionalResources/pcor/
Christina JR, Cook JJ, & Fleischer AE. Webinar. Falls prevention and PQRS. February 26, 2015. Available
at: http://www.apma.org/education/content.cfm?ItemNumber=1101&navItemNumber=567
Klipfel L & Fleischer AE. Essential Wound Care for People with Diabetes. Article appeared in Media
Planet (online version of USA Today section) on 3/31/16. Available at:
http://www.futureofhealthcarenews.com/patient-safety/essential-wound-care-for-people-with-diabetes
Fleischer AE & DeHeer P. Does Your Research Need an Institutional Review Board? APMA News,
September/October 2016, pg. S4.
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PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Poster and Manuscript Presentations:
Fleischer A, Kerns J, Brubaker L, Benson JT, Shott S, & Coleman ME. Effects of local IGF-I gene transfer
therapy on peripheral motoneuron recovery in rat. Oral presentation at the National Podiatric Medical
Student’s Research Symposium (American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Conference) in
Miami, FL, February 12, 2000. Awarded 1st Place.
Fleischer A, Saviano L, Napolitano C, & Creech S. Intermetatarsal head distance as a predictor of
conservative management for morton’s neuroma. Oral presentation at the 5th Annual National Post-Graduate
Research Symposium (Midwest Podiatry Conference) in Chicago, IL, March 9, 2002. Awarded 3rd
Place.
Fleischer AE, Didyk AA, Woods J, Westbrook S, Kaleta JL, Wrobel J, & Armstrong DG. Combining
clinical and laboratory testing to detect osteomyelitis in non-toxic diabetics with foot ulceration and
infection. Poster presentation at the 65th Annual American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific
Conference in Orlando, FL, March 15, 2007.
Fleischer AE, Baron R, Scholl D, Evans D, Strugielski C, Scholl A, & Salcher C. Plain film analysis of bone
density within the foot: Normal values. Poster presentation at the 65th Annual American College of Foot and
Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference in Orlando, FL, February 15, 2007. Oral presentation at the 10th
Annual National Post-Graduate Research Symposium (Midwest Podiatry Conf.) in Chicago, IL, March 31,
2007. Awarded 1st
Place.
Fleischer AE, Didyk AA, Woods JB, Burns SE, Wrobel JS, & Armstrong DG. C-reactive protein is a
sensitive and accurate biomarker in acute diabetic forefoot osteomyelitis. Poster presentation at APMA’s
2008 Annual Scientific Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 25, 2008.
Fleischer AE, Wrobel JS, Leonards A, Berg S, Evans DP, Baron RL & Armstrong DG. Persistent
leukocytosis following definitive treatment of moderate to severe diabetic foot infections predicts poor short-
term clinical outcomes. Oral manuscript presentation at APMA’s 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting in
Toronto, Ontario, July 31, 2009.
Fleischer AE, Dickey SE, Allanson ME, Minder J, Evans DP, & Yorath MC. Meta-analytic review of
ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing tendon tears of the foot and ankle. Oral
manuscript presentation at ACFAS’s 2011 Annual Scientific Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 10,
2011. Awarded “Honorable Mention”. Oral presentation at the 14th Annual International Post-Graduate
Research Symposium (Midwest Podiatry Conf.) in Chicago, IL March 5, 2011. Awarded 1st Place.
Fleischer AE, Wrobel JS, Leonards A, Berg S, Evans DP, Baron RL, & Armstrong DG. Post-treatment
leukocytosis predicts an unfavorable clinical response in patients with moderate to severe diabetic foot
infections. Oral manuscript presentation at ACFAS’s 2011 Annual Scientific Conference in Fort Lauderdale,
FL, March 10, 2011. Awarded 2nd
Place.
Fleischer AE, Dickey SE, Allanson ME, Minder J, Evans DP, & Yorath MC. Meta-analytic review of
ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing tendon tears of the foot and ankle. Poster
presentation at AIMMC 2011 Research Symposium, May 10, 2011, Chicago, IL.
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Fleischer AE, Allanson ME, & Wrobel JS. Serum inflammatory markers in diabetic osteomyelitis: a meta-
analytic review. Poster presentation at AIMMC 2011 Research Symposium, May 10, 2011, Chicago, IL.
Awarded 2nd
Place.
Fleischer AE, Yorath MC, Evans DE, Skratsky M, & Joseph R. Student competence in clinical radiology is
a strong predictive correlate of podiatric student residency placement. Poster presentation at 'Creating a
Culture of Educational Excellence' Symposium held at Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL on
August 16, 2012. Poster presentation also at ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas, NV,
February 11, 2013.
Fleischer AE, Albright R, Asfaw T, Andrews M, Crews RT, & Wrobel JS. Sonographic predictors of
treatment response in patients receiving mechanical support for plantar fasciitis. Poster presentation at
APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC, August 17, 2012. Awarded 1st Place (small
study/case series category).
Matzkin-Bridger J, Fleischer AE, Crews RT, Jarrett BD, Fascione J, & Wrobel JS. Exam findings associated
with a successful response using supportive therapy for plantar fasciitis. Poster presentation at APMA
Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC, August 17, 2012 (J Bridger Presenter).
Sadra SS, Fleischer AE, Klein EE, Grewal GS, Knight JM, Weil Sr LS, Weil Jr LS, & Najafi B. Can hallux
valgus deformity correction reduce risk of falling?: Effect of bunion surgery on balance control in older
adults. Poster presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC, August 17, 2012.
Awarded 3rd Place (student/resident category, SS Sadra Presenter).
Klein EE, Weil Jr LS, Weil Sr LS, Fleischer AE & Knight JM. Body mass index, plantar fasciitis, and
surgical intervention: A 10 year retrospective analysis. Oral presentation at APMA Annual Scientific
Meeting in Washington, DC, August 16, 2012. Awarded 2nd Place (EE Klein Presenter)
Fleischer AE, Baron A, Nordquist T, Robinson R, Reilly C, Yorath MC, & Joseph R. Impact of resident
experience level in hallux valgus surgery on postoperative outcomes. Poster presentation at ACFAS Annual
Scientific Conference in Las Vegas, NV, February 11, 2013 and APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Las
Vegas, NV, July 23, 2013.
Fleischer AE, Baron R, Scholl D, Evans D, Strugielski C, Scholl A, & Salcher C. Age-appropriate bone
density on foot X-rays is best evaluated by the 2nd
metatarsal index Poster presentation at the APMA Annual
Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, July 23, 2013. Awarded 3rd Place (large study/case series category).
Wrobel JS, Fleischer AE, Crews R, Jarrett B, & Najafi B. A randomized controlled trial of custom foot
orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a return to spontaneous physical activity. Oral presentation at
the APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, July 22, 2013. Awarded 2nd Place (J Wrobel
Presenter)
Albright R, Fleischer A, Kelly C, Yalla S, Grewal G, Moore B, Berns D, Crews R, & Najafi B. Impact of
peripheral neuropathy severity on gait stability in patients with diabetes mellitus: Is vibration perception
threshold a useful surrogate for fall risk? Poster presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Las
Vegas, NV, July 23, 2013.
Fleischer AE, Allanson ME, Trevadi A, & Wrobel JS. Serum inflammatory markers in diabetic
osteomyelitis: a meta-analytic review. Oral presentation at the 17th Annual International Post-Graduate
Research Symposium (Midwest Podiatry Conf.) in Chicago, IL April 6, 2014. Awarded 1st Place (A Trevadi
Presenter).
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Wrobel JS, Fleischer AE, Matzkin-Bridger J, Jarrett B, Fascione J, Crews RT & Bruning N. Do
biomechanical exam variables predict response to conservative treatment of non-chronic plantar fasciitis?
Poster presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Honolulu, HI, July 26, 2014. Awarded 3rd
Place
(large case study/series category).
Klein EE, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Bowen M & Fleischer AE. Pain reduction and restoration of foot function
can be achieved after Scarf bunionectomy and maintained long term: results of a cross sectional analysis.
Poster presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Honolulu, HI, July 26, 2014. Awarded 2nd
Place
(large case study/series category).
Klein EE, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Bowen M, Fleischer AE, Hare D & Kramer N. The clinical outcomes of
the dorsal approach Weil metatarsal osteotomy with plantar plate repair. Poster presentation at APMA
Annual Scientific Meeting in Honolulu, HI, July 26, 2014. Awarded 1st Place (small case study/series
category).
Ahmed R, Rother J, Albright RH, Yalla SV, Stevens K & Fleischer AE. Offloading footwear’s effects on
gait and balance in healthy and diabetic volunteers with peripheral neuropathy. Poster presentation at APMA
Annual Scientific Meeting in Honolulu, HI, July 26, 2014.
Fleischer AE, Albright RH, Asfaw T, Crews RC, & Wrobel JS. Advanced heel pain therapies may be
indicated in the presence of biconvexity. Oral manuscript presentation at ACFAS’s 2015 Annual Scientific
Conference in Phoenix, AZ, February 19, 2015.
Bowen MF, Klein EE, Gradisek BP, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, & Fleischer AE. Surgical repair of forefoot
metatarsalgia via the Weil metatarsal osteotomy or the Weil metatarsal osteotomy with dorsal approach
plantar plate repair: results of a cross-sectional analysis. Oral manuscript presentation at ACFAS’s 2015
Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ, February 20, 2015. Oral presentation also at American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2015 Annual
Meeting in Las Vegas, NV. (MF Bowen Presenter) Poster presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting
in Orlando, FL, July 24, 2015. Awarded 1st Place (large case study/series category).
Klein EE, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Bowen MF, Shienkop M, & Fleischer AE. Metatarsus adductus is a risk
factor for less satisfactory outcomes in hallux valgus surgery. Oral presentation at American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2013 Annual Meeting in
New Orleans, LA. Oral manuscript presentation also at ACFAS’s 2015 Annual Scientific Conference in
Phoenix, AZ, February 20, 2015. Awarded “Honorable Mention”. (EE Klein Presenter)
Klein EE, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Bowen MF, & Fleischer AE. High patient-reported outcomes are achieved
after scarf bunionectomy and maintained long term: results from a cross-sectional analysis. Oral manuscript
presentation at ACFAS’s 2015 Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ, February 20, 2015. (EE Klein
Presenter). Poster presentation also at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, FL, July 24, 2015.
Awarded 1st Place (large study/case series category).
Fleischer AE, Coyne R, Klein EE, Baker JR, Hassan M, Irfan Z, Weil Jr L, & Weil Sr LS. Forefoot
adduction is a risk factor for Jones fracture. Oral manuscript presentation at ACFAS’s 2015 Annual
Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ, February 20, 2015.
Feuerstein CA, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Klein EE, Fleischer AE, & Argerakis N. Joint manipulation for
arthrofibrosis following hallux valgus surgery. Poster presentation at ACFAS’s 2015 Annual Scientific
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Conference in Phoenix, AZ, February 20, 2015. Poster presentation also at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting
in Orlando, FL, July 24, 2015. Awarded 2nd
Place (small case study/series category).
Klein EE, Gradisek B, Bowen M, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, & Fleischer AE. Is extra corporeal shockwave
therapy more cost effective than fasciotomy for treating chronic plantar fasciitis: a preliminary analysis.
Poster presentation at ACFAS’s 2015 Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ, February 20, 2015. Oral
presentation also at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic
Surgeons (AAOS) 2015 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, NV. (EE Klein Presenter)
Fleischer AE, Klein EE, Ahmad M, Shah S, Catena F, Weil Jr L, & Weil Sr LS. Abnormal metatarsal
parabola is associated with progressive 2nd
metatarsophalangeal joint plantar plate injury. Poster presentation
at ACFAS’s 2015 Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ, February 20, 2015. Oral presentation also at
the 18th Annual International Post-Graduate Research Symposium (Midwest Podiatry Conf.) in Chicago, IL
March 7, 2015 (A Amidi Presenter).
Klein EE, Bowen MF, Gradisek BP, Weil Jr L, Fleischer AE. Diagnosis and early outcomes of tarsal tunnel
in long standing neurogenic heel pain. Oral abstract presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in
Orlando, FL, July 24, 2015. Awarded 3rd
Place. (EE Klein Presenter)
Fleischer AE, Klein EE, Ahmad M, Shah S, Catena F, Weil Jr. L, & Weil Sr LS. Long second metatarsals
are associated with progressive 2nd
metatarsophalangeal joint plantar plate tears. Oral presentation at
ACFAS’s 2016 Annual Scientific Conference in Austin, TX, February 12, 2016. Awarded “Honorable
Mention”. Oral presentation also at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of
Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2016 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.
Fleischer AE, Joseph RM, DeHeer PA, Randall R, Adelakun O, Olivier M, Grebenyuk F, & Francius A.
Early results of a US-based telehealth program to improve diabetic foot outcomes in Haiti. Poster
presentation at ACFAS’s 2016 Annual Scientific Conference in Austin, TX, February 12, 2016.
Francius A, Fleischer A, DeHeer P, Grebenyuk FR, Robinson R, Randall R, Adelakun O, Coster J & Joseph
R. Early results of a US-based telehealth program to improve diabetic foot outcomes in Haiti. Oral
presentation at the APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, July 15, 2016. (A Francius Presenter)
Arbuckle K, Fleischer AE, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Baca J, Klein E, & Patel N. Simultaneous bilateral vs
unilateral scarf bunionectomy in older adults. Poster presentation at ACFAS’s 2016 Annual Scientific
Conference in Austin, TX, February 12, 2016. Poster presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in
Philadelphia, July 14, 2016. Awarded 2nd
Place. Oral manuscript presentation at ACFAS’s 2017 Annual
Scientific Conference in Las Vegas, NV, March 1, 2017. (K Arbuckle Presenter)
Fleischer AE, Wirt C, Klein EE, Patel N, Albright R, Greenley R, Weil Jr L, & Weil Sr LS. Do
biopsychosocial patient attributes affect our outcomes in hallux valgus surgery?: preliminary results. Poster
presentation at ACFAS’s 2016 Annual Scientific Conference in Austin, TX, February 12, 2016. Oral
presentation at the 19th Annual International Post-Graduate Research Symposium (Midwest Podiatry Conf.)
in Chicago, IL April 2, 2016. Awarded 1st Place (R Albright Presenter).
Klein EE, Weil Jr L, Baker JR, Fleischer AE, Baca J, & Arbuckle K. Intermediate term clinical and patient
perceived outcomes of the dorsal approach plantar plate repair. Poster presentation at ACFAS’s 2016
Annual Scientific Conference in Austin, TX, February 12, 2016. Oral presentation also at American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2016 Annual
Meeting in Orlando, FL. (EE Klein Presenter) Oral presentation also at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in
Philadelphia, July 15, 2016. Awarded 2nd
Place (E Klein Presenter)
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Klein EE, Weil Jr L, Fleischer AE, Baca J, & Arbuckle K. Recalcitrant heel pain of neurogenic origin:
clinical presentation and neurophysiologic diagnosis in 108 patients. Poster presentation at ACFAS’s 2016
Annual Scientific Conference in Austin, TX, February 12, 2016. Oral presentation at ACFAS’s 2017 Annual
Scientific Conference in Las Vegas, NV, March 1, 2017. (E Klein Presenter)
Fleischer AE, Wirt C, Robinson R, Barbosa C, Amidi A, Chen S, & Joseph RM. Is routine use of VTED
chemical prophylaxis ever warranted in foot and ankle surgery?: results of a cost-effectiveness analysis.
Poster presentation at ACFAS’s 2016 Annual Scientific Conference in Austin, TX, February 12, 2016. Oral
presentation also at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic
Surgeons (AAOS) 2016 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. Oral presentation also at the 19th Annual
International Post-Graduate Research Symposium (Midwest Podiatry Conf.) in Chicago, IL April 2, 2016.
Awarded 3rd
Place (A Amidi Presenter).
Chen S, Robinson R, Wirt C, Barbosa C, Amidi A, Joseph RM & Fleischer AE. Cost-effectiveness of
Routine Low Molecular Weight Heparin DVT Prophylaxis Following Select Foot and Ankle Surgeries.
Poster presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, July 14, 2016. Arthur B. Helfand,
DPM Award Winner: Outstanding APHA Podiatric Health Section (PHS) Student Poster. (S Chen Presenter)
Jaffe L, Dosi S, Albright R, Baker JR, Joseph RM, & Fleischer AE. Survey of ACFAS member opinion
regarding use of DVT prophylaxis in foot and ankle surgery. Poster presentation at ACFAS’s 2016 Annual
Scientific Conference in Austin, TX, February 12, 2016. Oral presentation also at 144th Annual American
Public Health Association meeting in Denver, CO, November 2, 2016 (S Dosi Presenter).
Waverly BJ, Hshieh S, Crews RT, Jones JM, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS Klein E & Fleischer AE. Does Second
Metatarsal Length Correlate with Plantar Pressure Measurements Beneath the Second Metatarsophalangeal
Joint During Walking? Oral presentation at 2017 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference Manuscript
Competition, Las Vegas, NV, February 27, 2017. Awarded 1st Place (B Waverly Presenter). Oral
presentation also at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic
Surgeons (AAOS) 2018 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, March 7, 2018, (A Fleischer Presenter).
Albright RA, Hassan M, Randich J, O’Keefe RO, Klein EE, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS & Fleischer AE. Risk
Factors for Suboptimal Outcomes after Hammertoe Surgery. Oral presentation at 2017 ACFAS Annual
Scientific Conference Manuscript Competition, Las Vegas, NV, February 27, 2017. Awarded Honorable
Mention (R Albright Presenter). Oral presentation also at American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2017 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA,
March 16, 2017, (A Fleischer Presenter). Oral presentation also at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in
Nashville, TN, July 13, 2017. Awarded 3rd
Place, (J Randich Presenter).
Fleischer A, Amidi A, Kelly M, Herwick S, Evans D & Yorath M. Look Before You Cut: Risk Factors for
Skeletal Osteoporosis on Foot X-rays. Poster presentation at 2017 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference,
Las Vegas, NV, February 27, 2017. Awarded 2nd
Place in Scientific Category. Poster presentation at APMA
Annual Scientific Meeting in Nashville, TN, July 13, 2017. Awarded 1st Place Large Case Study/Series, (D
Evans Presenter). Oral presentation also at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American
Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2018 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, March 7, 2018,
(A Fleischer Presenter).
Haller SE, Klein EE, Weil Jr L & Fleischer AE. Midterm Follow Up of Tri-Planar Rearfoot Correction
Using the Modified Calcaneal Scarf Technique for Pediatric Flat Foot Deformity. Poster presentation at 2017
ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Las Vegas, NV, February 27, 2017.
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Klein EE, Weil Jr L, Sheinkop M, Fleischer A & Coughlin M. Diagnosis, Imaging, Management and
Outcomes of 2nd
Metatarsophalangeal Joint Plantar Plate Tears. Scientific Exhibit presented at American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2017 Annual
Meeting in San Diego, CA, March 16, 2017.
Klein EE, Haller SE, Waverly B, Weil Jr. L & Fleischer AE. Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Diabetic Foot
Ulcerations: Could this Technique Alter Topical Wound Treatment? Oral presentation at APMA Annual
Scientific Meeting in Nashville, TN, July 13, 2017. Awarded 1st Place (E Klein Presenter).
Klein EE, Haller SE, Waverly B, Weil Jr. L & Fleischer AE. Onychodystrophy and Onychomycosis: A
Molecular Diagnostic Perspective. Poster presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Nashville, TN,
July 13, 2017. Awarded 2nd
Place Large Case Study/Series, (E Klein Presenter).
Robinson R, Wirt C, Barbosa C, Chen S, Amidi A, Joseph RM & Fleischer AE. Cost-effectiveness of
Routine Low Molecular Weight Heparin DVT Prophylaxis Following Select Foot and Ankle Surgeries. Oral
presentation at 2018 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference Manuscript Competition, Nashville, TN, March
22, 2018. Awarded 1st Place (R Robinson Presenter).
Albright RH, Waverly B, Klein E, Weil L Jr., Weil LS Sr & Fleischer AE. Percutaneous Kirschner wire
versus commercial implant for hammertoe repair: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Oral presentation at 2018
ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference Manuscript Competition, Nashville, TN, March 23, 2018. Awarded
2nd
Place (R Albright Presenter). Oral presentation also at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington,
DC, July 13, 2018. Awarded 1st Place (R Albright Presenter).
Albright RH, Haller S, Klein E, Weil L Jr., Weil LS Sr, & Fleischer AE. Cost-effectiveness analysis of
primary arthrodesis versus open reduction internal fixation for primarily ligamentous Lisfranc injuries. Oral
presentation at 2018 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference Manuscript Competition, Nashville, TN, March
23, 2018. Awarded 3rd
Place (S Haller Presenter). Presented also at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in
Washington, DC, July 13, 2018. Awarded 1st Place in Resident/Fellow Poster Category (R Albright
Presenter).
Matthews MR, Klein EE, Youssef A, Weil Jr. L, Weil Sr. L, & Fleischer AE. Radiographic parameters are
poorly associated with patient-centered outcomes in hallux valgus surgery. Oral presentation at 2018 ACFAS
Annual Scientific Conference Manuscript Competition, Nashville, TN, March 23, 2018. Awarded Honorable
Mention (M Matthews Presenter). Oral presentation at APMA Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington,
DC, July 13, 2018. Awarded 2nd
Place (M Matthews Presenter). Oral presentation also at American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2019 Annual Meeting in
Las Vegas, NV, March 12, 2019 (M Matthews Presenter).
Albright RH, Fleischer AE, Wukich DK, Joseph RM, & Armstrong DG. Charcot reconstruction versus
transtibial amputation versus bracing in patients with non-plantigrade Charcot foot arthropathy: A cost-
effectiveness analysis. Oral presentation at 2019 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference Manuscript
Competition, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 14, 2019. Awarded 1st Place (R Albright Presenter).
Matthews MR, Klein EE, Acciani A, Weil Jr. L, Weil Sr. L, & Fleischer AE. Radiographic deformity is not
well correlated with disability or symptom severity in patients seeking operative correction for hallux valgus
deformity. Oral presentation at 2019 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference Manuscript Competition, New
Orleans, LA, Feb. 14, 2019. Awarded Honorable Mention (M Matthews Presenter).
Klein EE, Sakow C, Christopoulos I, Butz C, Weil Jr. L, Weil Sr. L, & Fleischer AE. Early post-operative
physical therapy is associated with improved recovery after hallux valgus surgery. Oral presentation at 2019
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ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference Manuscript Competition, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 14, 2019. Awarded
3rd
Place (E Klein Presenter).
Klein EE, Wirt C, Greenley R, Weil Jr. L, Weil Sr. L, & Fleischer AE. Patient personality, aggression, and
biopsychosocial profile in bunion surgery outcomes. Oral presentation at 2019 ACFAS Annual Scientific
Conference Manuscript Competition, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 14, 2019. Awarded Honorable Mention (E
Klein Presenter).
Shane NS, Singha J, Doshi S, Sorensen MD, Weil Jr. L, Weil Sr. L, & Fleischer AE. Is there any added
value of the Akin osteotomy in hallux valgus corrective surgery?: An analysis of patient-centered outcomes
in 92 subjects. Oral presentation at 2019 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference Manuscript Competition,
New Orleans, LA, Feb. 14, 2019. (N Shane Presenter). Oral presentation also at American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2019 Annual Meeting in Las
Vegas, NV, March 12, 2019 (J Singha Presenter).
Fleischer AE, Klein EE, Bowen M, McConn T, Sheinkop MB, & Weil Jr. L. Comparison of combined Weil
metatarsal osteotomy and direct plantar plate repair versus Weil metatarsal osteotomy alone for forefoot
metatarsalgia. Oral presentation also at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Association
of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2019 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, March 12, 2019 (A Fleischer
Presenter).
Invited Lectures at National and Local Symposia:
Fleischer AE. Ultrasound Imaging: Office Applications. Lecture given at the Illinois Podiatric Medical
Association 2008 Annual Meeting in Lisle, IL. September 26, 2008.
Fleischer AE. Serum Biomarkers: From Early Detection to Early Discharge. Lecture given at the Scholl
College Showcase Program: Limb Salvage and Diabetes in North Chicago, IL. May 2, 2009.
Fleischer AE. Ultrasound-Guided Injections. Lecture given at the Illinois Podiatric Medical
Association 2009 Annual Meeting in Rosemont, IL. September 12, 2009.
Fleischer AE. Practical Integration of EBM in a Busy Practice. Lecture given at the 68th Annual American
College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 25, 2010.
Fleischer AE. How Evidence-Based Medicine Affects Private Practice and The Bottom Line. Lecture given
the Annual Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) Fall Seminar in Skokie, IL, November 10, 2010.
Fleischer AE. Use and Abuse of Diagnostic Ultrasound in the Forefoot. Lecture given at the 33rd
Annual
Midwinter Seminar in Chicago, IL, January 21, 2011.
Fleischer AE. MRI Pearls in Diabetic Foot Syndrome. Lecture given at the Scholl College Showcase
Program: Diabetic Wound Healing in North Chicago, IL, April 30, 2011.
Fleischer AE. Arthrodesis versus Hemi-implant Arthroplasty for End Stage Hallux Rigidus. Lecture given at
the American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC, August 16,
2012.
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Fleischer AE. Normal Values of Regional Bone Density within the Foot for Community Dwelling
Caucasian Women in the US. Lecture given at the 140th Annual American Public Health Association meeting
in San Francisco, CA, October 30, 2012.
Fleischer AE. Optimizing Heel Pain Outcomes with the Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound. Lecture given at the
35th Annual Midwinter Seminar in Chicago, IL, January 26, 2013.
Fleischer AE. Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: Anatomic versus Nonanatomic Repair. Lecture given at the
American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, July 22, 2013.
Fleischer AE. Patient Selection with Subtalar Joint Arthroereisis. Lecture given at the 36th Annual
Midwinter Seminar in Chicago, IL, February 8, 2014.
Fleischer AE. Closed Conservative Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures. Lecture given at the 36th
Annual Midwinter Seminar in Chicago, IL, February 8, 2014.
Fleischer AE. Scientific Research—How to get that Study Funded. Lecture given at the 72nd
Annual
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference in Orlando, FL, March 1, 2014.
Wrobel JS & Fleischer AE. The APMA-Funded Plantar Fasciitis Study. Lecture given at the American
Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting in Honolulu, HI, July 25, 2014.
Fleischer AE. Diagnostic Ultrasound for Heel Pain? Lecture given at the American Podiatric Medical
Association Annual Scientific Meeting in Honolulu, HI, July 26, 2014.
Fleischer AE. What Can Podiatrists Do to Prevent Falls? Lecture given at the American Podiatric Medical
Association Annual Scientific Meeting in Honolulu, HI, July 26, 2014.
Fleischer AE. Taking the STEADI program to the Community: Our Experience with a Mobile Falls
Prevention Program. Lecture given at the 142nd
Annual American Public Health Association meeting in New
Orleans, LA, November 11, 2014.
Fleischer AE. How to get that Study Funded. Lecture given at the Midwest Podiatry Conference in Chicago,
IL, March 7, 2015.
Fleischer AE. Psychological Issues and Foot Injuries. Lecture given at the 100th Illinois Podiatric Medical
Association annual meeting in Lincolnshire, IL, October 10, 2015.
Chen S and Fleischer AE. Early Effects of Hallux Valgus Surgery on Balance and Gait in Middle Aged and
Older Adults. Lecture given at the 143rd
Annual American Public Health Association meeting in Chicago, IL,
November 3, 2015.
Wirt C and Fleischer AE. Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Pharmacologic DVT Prophylaxis following Select
Foot and Ankle Surgeries. Lecture given at the 143rd
Annual American Public Health Association meeting in
Chicago, IL, November 3, 2015.
Patel N and Fleischer AE. Typical Biopsychosocial Profile of Patients Seeking Operative Treatment for
Symptomatic Hallux Valgus Deformity. Lecture given at the 143rd
Annual American Public Health
Association meeting in Chicago, IL, November 3, 2015.
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DeHeer P, Randall R, and Fleischer AE. Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing Rates Before and After Implementation
of a Diabetic Foot Program in Haiti. Lecture given at the 143rd
Annual American Public Health Association
meeting in Chicago, IL, November 3, 2015.
Fleischer AE. DVT Chemical Prophylaxis in Foot and Ankle Surgery: Where are we now? Lecture given at
the 38th Annual Midwinter Seminar in North Chicago, IL, January 30, 2016.
Fleischer AE. Ultrasound Refresher. Lecture given at the 38th Annual Midwinter Seminar in North Chicago,
IL, January 30, 2016.
Fleischer AE. Ultrasound Review. Workshop provided to 20 attendees at the 38th Annual Midwinter
Seminar in North Chicago, IL, January 30, 2016.
Fleischer AE. Getting the Most Out of Your Quality Measures through Falls Prevention. Lecture given at the
39th Annual Midwinter Seminar in North Chicago, IL, January 20, 2017.
Fleischer AE. Hands-on practice: Using Ultrasound to Locate Anatomical Landmarks Used for Injections.
Lecture given at the 39th Annual Midwinter Seminar in North Chicago, IL, January 21, 2017.
Fleischer AE. Is routine use of VTED chemical prophylaxis ever warranted in foot and ankle surgery?:
results of a cost-effectiveness analysis. Lecture given at Midwest Podiatry Conference in Chicago, IL, April
27, 2017.
Fleischer AE. MACRA – How is Podiatry Affected? Lecture given at Advance by Podiatry Today
Conference in Chicago, IL, October 15, 2017.
Fleischer AE. Heel Pain Update: ACFAS Clinical Consensus Statement. Lecture given at the 40th Annual
Midwinter Seminar in North Chicago, IL, February 2, 2018.
Fleischer AE. DPM Clinical Training. Lecture given at “Be Our Guest” Career Awareness event held in
conjunction with AACPM at Midwest Podiatry Conference in Chicago, IL, April 21, 2018.
Fleischer AE. Walking the Walk: Gait, Balance, and Movement Disorders Research. Lecture given at
Midwest Podiatry Conference in Chicago, IL, April 21, 2018.
Fleischer AE. Cutting Edge Research Topics in Podiatry and Critical Appraisal of the Literature. Lecture
given at IPMA Annual Meeting in Schaumburg, IL, Sept. 6, 2018.
Fleischer AE. Venous Thromboembolism: Risk, Prevention, and Diagnosis. Lecture given at The Western
Foot and Ankle Conference in Anaheim, CA, June 22, 2019.
Fleischer AE. Diagnosis and Treatment of Infracalcaneal Heel Pain. Lecture given at The Western Foot and
Ankle Conference in Anaheim, CA, June 22, 2019.
Fleischer AE. Diagnostic Ultrasound Workshop provided to 30 attendees at the American Podiatric Medical
Association Annual Scientific Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT, July 12, 2019.
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Teaching
2004-Present Clinical Radiology Clerkship (PRAD 801) and Capstone (PRAD 702)
12-20+ contact hours per week instructing 3rd
& 4th year podiatry students
Focus is on MRI, diagnostic ultrasound, and plain film radiography Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2004-2007 Fundamentals of Podiatric Medicine (PMED 501)
Served as facilitator for the Problem-Based Learning component of this course Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2005-2010 Lower Extremity Anatomy (PBBS 506)
Provide a one to two hour lecture on Introductory Foot & Ankle Radiology Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2005-2009 Principles of Advanced Podiatric Radiology (PRAD 601 & 602)
Provided 2 lecture hours on Pediatric Foot & Ankle Disorders Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2010-Present Principles of Advanced Podiatric Radiology (PRAD 602)
Provide 4 lecture hours on Bone Healing and Pediatric Foot & Ankle Disorders Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2011-Present Principles of Advanced Podiatric Radiology (PRAD 602)
Provide 4 lecture hours on Arthrography, Nuclear Imaging, Diagnostic Ultrasound,
and Computed Tomography Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2006-2009 Principles of Podiatric Radiology (PRAD 601)
Provided a 2 hour lecture on Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of Foot/Ankle Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2009-2011 Understanding and Implementing Clinical Research (PBOD 501 & PAPB 501)
Served as facilitator for the Journal Club component of this course (20 contact hrs) and
provided a 1 hour classroom lecture on Diagnostic Testing Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2012-Present Understanding and Implementing Clinical Research (PAPB 501)
Serve as facilitator for the Journal Club component of this course (20 contact hrs) and
provide three classroom lecture hours on Introductory EBM, Diagnostic Testing and
Likelihood Ratios/NNT Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2009-Present Sports Medicine (PAPB 605)
Serve as group advisor for “research proposal” graded portion of this course Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2013-Present Community Health, Ethics & Professional Responsibility (PMED 709)
Course coordinator for this 26-32 contact hour course
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Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2011-2016 Podiatric Clinical Skills and Reasoning I, II, and II
Work with students developing clinical skills in their 1st-3
rd years of training
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, North Chicago, Illinois
2014-Present Ethics and Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Research (GIGP 508)
Lise Eliot, PhD, course coordinator
Provide 2 hour lecture on Protecting Human Participants and Health Privacy
2006-Present Research Faculty Advisor, Scholl College and Rosalind Franklin University
Desiree Scholl, BS, podiatric med. student (’07), Summer Research Fellow
Alex Scholl, BS, podiatric med. student (’07), Summer Research Fellow
Jason Woods, BS, podiatric med. student(’09), Swanson Independent Scholar & NIH T35
Sarah Burns, BS, podiatric med. student (’09), Summer Research Fellow
Scott Berg, BS, podiatric med. student (’11), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Maureen Allanson, BS, podiatric med. student (’13), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Jessica Minder, BS, podiatric med. student (’13), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Mindy Kvitko, BS, DPT student from University of Dayton, Independent Study
Tehetena Asfaw, BS, RFU med. student (’12), Faculty Advisor, MD w/ Distinction Prog.
Christopher Baptist, BS, podiatric med. student (’13), Swanson Independent Scholar
Thomas Nordquist, BA, podiatric med. student (’14), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Jonathan Matzkin, BS, podiatric med. student (’14), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Saba Sadra, MS, podiatric med. Student (’14), Swanson Independent Scholar
Dana Berns, BS, podiatric med. student (’15), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Adam Baron, BS, podiatric med. student (’15), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Rachel Albright, BS, podiatric med. student (’15), Summer Research Fellow
Kerwin Dunham, BS, podiatric med. student (’16), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Wesley Leong, BS, podiatric med. student (’16), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Craig Wirt, PhD, podiatric med. student (’16), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Rebecca Coyne, BS, podiatric med. student (’17), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Maheen Ahmad, BS, podiatric med. student (’17), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Shirley Chen, BS, podiatric med. student (’18), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Shavang Shah, BS, podiatric med. student (’18), Faculty Research Advisor
Rachelle Randall, BS, podiatric med. student (’18), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Moiz Hassan, MS, podiatric med. student (’19), Summer Research Fellow
Jacob Randich, BS, podiatric med. student (’19), Summer Research Fellow
Rital Shah, BS, podiatric med. student (’19), Summer Research Fellow
Jacob Jones, BS, podiatric med. student (’19), Summer Research Fellow
Shenche Hshieh, PharmD, med. Student (’19), Faculty Research Advisor
John Marshall, BS, podiatric med. student (’20), Summer Research Fellow NIH T35
Angie Youssef, BA, podiatric med. student (’20), Summer Research Fellow
Chloe Sakow, MPH, podiatric med. student (’20), Summer Research Fellow
Alyse Acciana, MPH, podiatric med. student (’21), Summer Research Fellow
Janki Patel, BS, podiatric med. student (’21), Summer Research Fellow, NIH T35
Zackary Clor, BS, podiatric med. student (’22), Summer Research Fellow, NIH T35
Alisha Joshi, BS, podiatric med. student (’22), Summer Research Fellow, NIH T35
Saloni Buch, MS, podiatric med. student (’22), Summer Research Fellow
Neathie Patel, MS, podiatric med. student (’22), Summer Research Fellow
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Research
Grants received:
2007-2009 Fleischer A, Woods J. A comparison of surgical shoes and removable walking boots on the
development of low back pain following elective forefoot surgery: a randomized trial.
(Principal Investigator). Scholl’s Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research
(CLEAR), $1048.59.
2008-Present Faculty, NIH T35 “Summer Research Fellowship Program for Podiatric Medical Students,”
awarded to Scholl’s Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR), T35DK074390-01, Stephanie Wu, DPM, MSc-PI.
2008-2012 Wrobel J, Jarrett B, Fleischer A, MacLean C, Crews R. A randomized controlled trial of
custom foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain. (Co-Investigator 2008-2011 at
3% effort, PI 2011-2012 at 8% effort). American Podiatric Medical Association,
$245,008.00.
2011-2012 Fleischer AE, Robinson R, Nordquist T, Yorath MC. Predictors of patient-based outcomes
following hallux valgus surgery. (Principal Investigator). AIMMC President’s Fund,
$4,035.10.
2011-2013 Fleischer A. Subtalar joint endoprosthesis for flexible flatfoot: patient and provider
determinants of favorable and unfavorable outcomes. (Principal Investigator). American
College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. $90,000.
2012-2013 Crews R, Yalla S, Fleischer A. The effect of customized ankle foot orthoses (AFO) on gait
and balance in older adults. (Co-Investigator at 1% effort). Langer Biomechanics. $33,402.
2012-2015 Sadra SS & Fleischer AE. Effects of hallux valgus surgery on balance control and gait in
older adults. (Principal Investigator) American Podiatric Medical Students Association.
$1,000.
2012-2018 Fleischer AE, Yorath MC, Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Klein EE, Sadra SS & Najafi B. Effects of
hallux valgus surgery on balance, gait and activity level in middle aged and older adults.
(Principal Investigator). American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. $16,000.
2013-2016 Fleischer A, Kelly M, Herwick S, Cook M. Risk factors for osteoporosis on foot X-rays.
(Principal Investigator) AIMMC President’s Fund, $4,500.00.
2013-2015 Fleischer AE & Kelly M. Risk factors for osteoporosis on foot X-rays. (Principal
Investigator) American Podiatric Medical Students Association. $1,000.
2013-2018 Klein E, Wirt C, Greenley R, Weil Sr LS, Weil Jr L & Fleischer A. Do biopsychosocial
patient attributes influence our outcomes in hallux valgus surgery? (Co-Investigator).
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. $8,800.
2013-2018 Weil Jr L, Weil Sr LS, Hare D, Klein E, Bowen M, Kramer N & Fleischer A. Comparative
analysis of Weil metatarsal osteotomy vs. Weil metatarsal osteotomy in conjunction with
plantar plate repair for forefoot metatarsalgia. (Co-Investigator). American College of Foot
and Ankle Surgeons. $4,400.
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2013-2015 Weil Sr LS, Weil Jr L, Kramer N, Hare D, Bowen M, Klein E & Fleischer A. Phalangeal
osteotomy versus resectional arthroplasty for the correction of flexible hammertoe
deformity. (Co-Investigator). American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. $4,400.
2014-2016 Fleischer A & Wirt C. Do biopsychosocial patient attributes influence our outcomes in
hallux valgus surgery? (Principal Investigator). American Podiatric Medical Students
Association. $1,000.
2014-2015 Fleischer A, Joseph R, Adelakun O, Bardella I, Olivier M & Batteson T. Telemedicine – A
global solution for medical education: An initiative for Haiti and the United States.
(Principal Investigator). DePaul/RFUMS Pilot Grant. $86,821.
2014-2015 Robinson R, Wirt C, Fleischer A, Amidi A & Joseph R. Cost-effectiveness analysis of
pharmacologic DVT prophylaxis following select foot and ankle surgeries. (Co-
Investigator). American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. $20,235.
2016-2018 Fleischer A, Waverly B, Albright R, Klein E, Weil L Jr., & Weil LS Sr. Percutaneous
Kirschner wire versus commercial implant for hammertoe repair: a cost-effectiveness
analysis. (Principal Investigator). American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
$3,888.50.
2016-2018 Klein E, Haller S, Weil L Jr., Weil LS Sr, & Fleischer A. Cost-effectiveness analysis of
primary arthrodesis versus open reduction internal fixation for primarily ligamentous
Lisfranc injuries. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. $3,888.50.
Industry sponsored research:
2012-2013 A phase III, multinational, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, sham-
controlled study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of CureXCell™ as an
adjunct to good wound care measures in treating lower extremity chronic ulcers in adults
with diabetes mellitus. (Sub-Investigator at RFUMS). MacroCure Ltd.
2013-2016 A prospective, randomized, double-blind multicenter study comparing continuous diffusion
of oxygen (CDO) therapy to standard moist wound therapy (MWT) in the treatment of
diabetic foot ulcers. (PI at Weil Foot & Ankle Institute), Electrochemical Oxygen Concepts.
Inc.
2014-2015 Randomized, Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled 2-Arm Trial of Topical PluroGel N for the
Treatment of Patients with Mildly Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcer. (Sub-Investigator at Weil
Foot & Ankle Institute), PluroGen Therapeutics, Inc.
2014-2016 A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label Trial to Assess the Clinical
Effectiveness of DermACELL, Conventional Care Wound Management, and GraftJacket in
Subjects with Chronic Wounds in the Lower Extremities. (Sub-Investigator at RFUMS),
Robert Joseph-site PI, LifeNet Health.
2015-2016 A Phase 2 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose Range Finding
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intramuscular Injection of Human Placenta-
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derived Cells (PDA-002) in Subjects who have Diabetic Foot Ulcer with Peripheral Arterial
Disease. (PI at Weil Foot and Ankle USA), Celgene Corporation.
2015-Present Effectiveness of a novel elastic ankle exoskeleton brace for the treatment of plantar heel
pain. (Principal Investigator), Newman Technologies, Mundelein, IL. $15,500.
2018-Present A Multiple-Dose, Double-Blind, Randomised, Palacebo-Contolled Study to Evaluate the
Efficacy and Safety of Dysport for the Treatment of Pain Associated with Hallux Abducto
Valgus. (PI at Weil Foot and Ankle Institute), Ipsen Innovation.
Service
University:
2008-Present Institutional Review Board Member
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Chair (2012-2017)
2012-Present Scholl Academic Assembly Chair (2013-2019)
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
2011-Present Swanson Scholar Committee Member
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Chair (2012-2015)
2012-Present Faculty Rank, Promotion & Tenure Committee Member
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
2014-Present Compensation Committee Member
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Chair (2017-Present)
2015-Present Assessment Committee Member
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
2008-2013 Quality Assurance/Risk Management Committee Chair (2008-2012)
Rosalind Franklin University Health System/Clinics Member (2012-2013)
2012-2013 Infection Prevention and Control Committee Member
Rosalind Franklin University Health System/Clinics
2012-2013 Medical Informatics Committee Member
Rosalind Franklin University Health System/Clinics
2010-2014 Clinical Advisory Committee Member
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
2010-Present Curriculum Committee Member
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
2011 Admissions Committee Member
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
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2011-2014 Superuser for Athena Electronic Health Record (EHR) Podiatry Lead
Rosalind Franklin University Health System/Clinics
2009-Present Diagnostic Ultrasound Workshop Faculty
(for Durlacher Club, ACFAOM Student Club, and
Practice Management Club-approx. 10 hours per year)
2010-2016 Mock Residency Interview Panel for SCPM Member
(20+ hours each year)
2011-2016 Mentor for Scholl students (n=16) Faculty Mentor
2013-Present RFUMS Public Health Club Founder & Faculty Advisor
2013-2017 Interprofessional Clinic Cooperative Podiatry Faculty Advisor
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Hospital:
2005-2007 Quality Assurance Committee Member
Section of Podiatry, Department of Surgery
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
2011-2014 Subcommittee on Resident/Attending note signing in EHR Member
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Professional:
2008-Present Clinical Medicine & Research ad hoc Reviewer
Marshfield Clinic
2009-Present Southern Medical Journal ad hoc Reviewer
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
2009-Present Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery ad hoc Reviewer
Elsevier
2010-Present Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology ad hoc Reviewer
Diabetes Technology Society
2011-Present Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice ad hoc Reviewer
Elsevier
2012-Present Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics ad hoc Reviewer
Wiley-Blackwell
2013-Present Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association ad hoc Reviewer
American Podiatric Medical Association
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2013-Present Pain Medicine ad hoc Reviewer
Wiley-Blackwell
2015-Present BMC Medicine ad hoc Reviewer
BioMed Central
2011-2013 International Post-Graduate Research Symposium Manuscript Judge
Midwest Podiatry Conference, Chicago, IL
2009-2017 Evidence Based Medicine/Research Committee Member
2018-Present American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
2009-Present NBPME part 2, Test Item Review Faculty Reviewer
Community Health, Jurisprudence, & Research content
Radiology content
August 2009, March 2012, August 2012, Arlington, VA
2009-Present Curriculum Development Committee, COF Member
Community Health, Jurisprudence, & Research Section
2012 Peer Reviewer for Rearfoot/Ankle privileges Peer Reviewer
United Hospital System
Kenosha, WI
2012-Present American Public Health Association-Podiatry Section Sec. Councilor (2012-16)
Gov. Councilor (2018-)
2013-Present Clinical Practice Advisory Committee Member (2013-15)
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Chair (2015-Present)
2014-2015 DVT Prophylaxis Clinical Consensus Statement Panel Chair
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
2015-Present Region 4: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Secretary/Treasurer
2016-Present MACRA Task Force Member
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
2017-2018 Heel Pain Clinical Consensus Statement Panel Member
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
2017-Present Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery Section Editor
Elsevier
Community:
2008-Present Annual Lead America Program Faculty
RFUMS
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2009-Present American Diabetes Association Expo Medical Team Volunteer
5/09, 5/10, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13, 4/14, 4/15, 4/16, 4/17, 4/18
Navy Pier & McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
2010-2013 Annual Kids First, Foot Screening Medical Team Volunteer
RFUMS