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Podiatry Associate Opportunity – Kitsap Peninsula, WA

Share This PostLocation: Kitsap County, Washington State Practice Type: Private Practice Position: Full-Time Associate with Partnership/Ownership Potential Contact: Apply HereA well-established private podiatric practice located in Kitsap County, Washington is...

Celebrating Excellence: Alex Martinez, DMU-CPMS Graduate

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of Alex Martinez, a distinguished graduate of the DMU-CPMS program, whose dedication and passion have set a new standard of excellence in foot and ankle surgery.Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine...

24th Annual Alumni Reception

24th Annual Alumni ReceptionThe 24th Annual Alumni Reception at the ACFAS Scientific Conference in Tampa, Florida was an incredible success, surpassing all expectations with our highest attendance to date! We were genuinely thrilled to witness such a tremendous...

December 2023 Newsletter

WPFAS NewsletterWelcome to our first biannual newsletter! Our goal is to provide updates twice a year, in June and December. Our objective is to keep you informed about the latest happenings within our alumni association, the West Penn Foot and Ankle Society...

Fundraising Campaign

support the society2023 Fundraising CampaignThe West Penn Foot and Ankle Society (WPFAS) is seeking financial support. Our mission and vision has remained the same over the years. We need our past graduates to consider making a donation to the Society.about usOur...

10th Annual Alumni Seminar

The West Penn Foot & Ankle Society had another great Alumni Seminar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this year! We would like to extend a special thank you to our key note speaker, Justin Fleming, DPM.  We would also like to thank our board members and Debbie Hoffman...

Society News

24th Annual Alumni Reception

24th Annual Alumni Reception

24th Annual Alumni ReceptionThe 24th Annual Alumni Reception at the ACFAS Scientific Conference in Tampa, Florida was an incredible success, surpassing all...

In Memory of Paul J. Shromoff, DPM

Paul J. Shromoff, DPM Paul Jason Shromoff, 55, of Goose Creek, South Carolina passed away on October 15, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1967 in Two Harbors,...

Fundraising Campaign

support the society2023 Fundraising CampaignThe West Penn Foot and Ankle Society (WPFAS) is seeking financial support. Our mission and vision has remained the...

March 2022 Program Briefing

Our goal for this inaugural Program Briefing is to centralize communication and share the latest news and activities taking place within the West Penn...

Residency Program

First-Annual AHN Research Retreat

When:  Friday, October 27th, 2023Where:  George J. Magovern, MD Conference Center Auditorium Allegheny General Hospital 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA...

August 2023 Program Briefing

WHAT'S NEWOur 1st year residents are off to a great start! Embrace this pivotal moment as you navigate the transition into the month of August....

September 2022 Program Briefing

Our goal for this inaugural Program Briefing is to centralize communication and share the latest news and activities taking place within the West Penn...

Annual College Fair Events

Annual College Fair Events

We would like to thank everyone who made this years Annual College Fair Events possible - our Alumni, Faculty and Residents who volunteered their time helping...

March 2022 Program Briefing

Our goal for this inaugural Program Briefing is to centralize communication and share the latest news and activities taking place within the West Penn...

Resident Wellness Day

Resident Wellness Day

Dr. Alan Catanzariti and our residents had a great time “Raising The Jolly Roger” at the Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park celebrating Resident Wellness...

Alumni Receptions

24th Annual Alumni Reception

24th Annual Alumni Reception

24th Annual Alumni ReceptionThe 24th Annual Alumni Reception at the ACFAS Scientific Conference in Tampa, Florida was an incredible success, surpassing all...

23rd Annual Alumni Reception

We had a great turnout at the 23rd Annual West Penn Hospital Alumni Reception in Los Angeles, California this year! A special thank you to our alumni who made...

22nd Annual Alumni Reception

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the West Penn Foot & Ankle Society and made this year’s Alumni Reception a huge success! It was great to see...

Alumni Seminars

10th Annual Alumni Seminar

The West Penn Foot & Ankle Society had another great Alumni Seminar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this year! We would like to extend a special thank you to...

Careers & Fellowships

The Foot & Ankle Reconstruction Georgia

The Foot and Ankle Reconstruction of Georgia is currently seeking a skilled podiatric surgeon with a passion for reconstructive procedures. This position is...

Drs. Sorenson and Peterson Fellowship

Dr. Matt Sorenson and Dr. Kyle Peterson are starting a new fellowship in August 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. This fellowship entails handling 22-30 cases per...

Ankle and Foot Care

Western Pennsylvania Area

Seeking a full time associate. Competitive salary and benefits.

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Resident Spotlight

Geethu Kurian, DPM

Graduating Class of 2026BIO My name is Geethu Kurian. I was born in Chicago, Illinois where my parents immigrated to from India in the 1980s. When I was two...

Austin Gutting, DPM

Graduating Class of 2026BIO My name is Austin Gutting. I was born and raised in Findlay, Ohio. I received my undergraduate education from a small school in...

Michael Huther, DPM

Graduating Class of 2026BIO My name is Michael Huther, and I was born and raised in Jasper, Indiana. While in high school I started my first job in healthcare...

Madison Burandt, DPM

Graduating Class of 2026BIO My name is Maddy Burandt. I am from Mankato, Minnesota. I completed my undergraduate education at Minnesota State University...

Jacob Gross, DPM

Graduated Jacob Gross, DPM, is set to graduate the West Penn Hospital Foot & Ankle Residency Program in 2023. I come from a family of blue-collar workers...

Vincent Vacketta, DPM

Vincent Vacketta, DPM

Graduated Dr. Vacketta graduated in 2022Fellowship Attending the fellowship Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center Fellowship with Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS,...

Steven Georgian, DPM

Graduated Dr. Georgian graduated in 2022Fellowship Employed at Foot & Ankle Specialist of George Regional Hospital, Lucedale, Mississippi.My name is...

Kimberly Lockridge, DPM

Kimberly Lockridge, DPM

Graduated Dr. Lockridge graduated in 2022Fellowship Attending the fellowship at Foot & Ankle Institute Fellowship with Sandra R. Raynor, DPM, FACFAS in...

Jacob Jones, DPM

Jacob Jones, DPM

Graduated Dr. Jones graduated in 2022Fellowship Attending the fellowship at American Foundation of Lower Extremity Surgery and Research Fellowship with J....

Resident Research

Textbook Chapters and Periodicals

Medial Column Stabilization, Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, (July 1991) Guest Editor for Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Rearfoot Surgery, (May 1991) First Metatarsocuneiform...

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Non Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Elective Surgery in the Diabetic Foot, Podiatry Times, (Fall 1998)  Current Concepts in Flatfoot Surgery, Podiatry Today, (October 2003)  A Guide to Treating Crush Injuries, Podiatry Today, (March...

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Epidermolysis Bullosa: A case presentation and review of the literature, The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, (May 1984) Peroneus Longus Tendon Lengthening, The Journal of Foot...

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