Podiatry, Diabetes and Wound Healing
| Department |
Medicine
|
|---|---|
| Course Number |
MED 374
|
| Course Title | Podiatry, Diabetes and Wound Healing |
| Course Director |
Michael Stempel, DPM
|
| Length (Weeks) |
2 |
| When Offered |
All year |
| Prerequisites |
None |
| Availability Notes | |
| Contact Name |
Dr. Stempel
|
| Contact Phone | |
| Contact Fax | |
| Contact Email |
mstempel@mfa.gwu.edu
|
| Other Contacts |
Allison Swift (202-741-2215) |
| Location |
6th Floor 22nd and I Street Surgery Clinic, Wound Care Center GWUH, Endocrine Clinic 2300 M Street |
| Limit |
1
|
| Report |
Wound Care Center GWUH, Monday 8:00am |
| Evaluation |
Uniform Clinical Evaluation |
| Description |
Clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle concerns, comprehensive evaluation and treatment of diabetic patients including rotations in Endocrinology clinic and the Wound Healing and Limb Preservation Center. Rotation has a focus on evaluation, preventative care and treatment of diabetic foot wounds and complications but will also include a full range of common foot and ankle diagnoses. Participants will work with members of the multidisciplinary team including podiatry, endocrinology diabetes educators and wound care nursing. Rotation is coordinated through the Podiatry division and will include time in the endocrinology clinic as well as the wound care center. There also be the opportunity to spend time in the operating room if desired. Additional faculty: Dr. Rohit Jain, members of the podiatry and endocrine divisions. |
| Additional Notes |