Research in Podiatry?

[Arijos0222]

How much research can an Attending Podiatric Physician do? I really think I would like research, and I feel that I would want to advance healthcare in a way where boundaries are broken. Do attendings do clinical trials? Do they perform lab research?

I like Podiatry, however I think that I will lean more towards the M.D/D.O. route if Podiatry isn't research conductive.

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[Sig Savant]

Dr. Armstrong has 429 publications on pub med. Pub Med

Dr. Landsman is another DPM PhD Pub Med

If you are interested, the field is wide open for research. You are much more likely to become a well known researcher in podiatry vs MD/DO because the field is much smaller.

 

[hematosis]

How much research can an Attending Podiatric Physician do? I really think I would like research, and I feel that I would want to advance healthcare in a way where boundaries are broken. Do attendings do clinical trials? Do they perform lab research?

I like Podiatry, however I think that I will lean more towards the M.D/D.O. route if Podiatry isn't research conductive.

There is various research oppertunities depending on your preference. I've always enjoying wet lab research so i jumped on a wound care opportunity. Our group designed various tripeptides that had potential to inhibit MMP.

There is also clinical research opportunity. We've been working on trying to get various forms of cryopreserved human fibroblast FDA approved for treatment of non DFU's.

There is ample opportunities to do research in other areas such as biomechanics, surgery, vascular medicine, podiatric sports medicine, diabetic limb preservation, podopediatrics, and neuropathy prevention.
One of our faculty members works with asics to design running shoes.

 

[Arijos0222]

Scholl's CLEAR lab was started by Dr. Armstrong and is now currently led by Dr. Stephanie Wu who is big on diabetic wound care.

http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/scholl/CLEAR.aspx

My study involved balance control utilizing body wearable technology. This is more of a biomechanical topic. I have fellow classmates who did studies involving surgery, biochemistry, wound care, etc.

Any topic (Surgical, biomechanical, pharmacological, biochemical, etc) that involves the lower extremity is fair game when it comes to podiatric medical research.

There is and has been a HUGE push in podiatry in getting students involved with research. The more quality research this profession creates the better. It's also an outstanding way to distinguish yourself from your fellow classmates when on clerkships. I've been asked about my research by some of the residents at the current program I am at. I even had a friendly debate about my research with the director of the program...during a surgery. Obviously it's a great way to draw attention to yourself and your accomplishments.

How much research can a DPM (no ph.d) do?

How feasible would it be for me to graduate from pod school and residency and get an academic position teaching residents, doing research, while still doing clinical work?

Does a Ph.D force you to do more research rather than clinical work as a DPM?

 

[buBBa15]

How much research can a DPM (no ph.d) do?

How feasible would it be for me to graduate from pod school and residency and get an academic position teaching residents, doing research, while still doing clinical work?

Does a Ph.D force you to do more research rather than clinical work as a DPM?

I would think that a PhD would definitely direct u to doing more research over clinical work, hence the essence of a PhD. Going into an academic position can be rewarding if that is what u are looking towards. some Pods would rather deal with patients all day which makes possible to boost income whereas others take pleasure from instructing the next generation of doctors at the expense of lavish income.

as far as limited research as a Pod, i highly doubt it. In fact, when i attending my interview at NYCPM, i learned about the vast array of research they conducted. besides the foot, they are researching conditions and afflictions of the spine, brain, lymphatic system among plenty others as well.

 

[Arijos0222]

I would think that a PhD would definitely direct u to doing more research over clinical work, hence the essence of a PhD. Going into an academic position can be rewarding if that is what u are looking towards. some Pods would rather deal with patients all day which makes possible to boost income whereas others take pleasure from instructing the next generation of doctors at the expense of lavish income.

as far as limited research as a Pod, i highly doubt it. In fact, when i attending my interview at NYCPM, i learned about the vast array of research they conducted. besides the foot, they are researching conditions and afflictions of the spine, brain, lymphatic system among plenty others as well.

The spine? Brain? Why?

 

[buBBa15]

The spine? Brain? Why?

Couldn't tell u. During the tour they mentioned it and I tried to stop and read the posters but the tour group kept moving.

 

[josebiwasabi]

The spine? Brain? Why?

perhaps things that affect the CNS may affect the lower extremity. also, one of our part-time faculty members is an MD/PhD neurologist at columbia and he actively participates in research at our school.

also, like every pod school, we do full cadaveric dissections so we conduct research on anatomic locations other than just the foot and ankle. if you have it, why wouldn't you use it for research?

 

[feet2017]

The spine? Brain? Why?

When I interviewed at DMU, I was told many of the pod students are allowed to participate in research outside of podiatry. The tour guide was girl that had a strong interest in biochem and was doing some type of research with a non-DPM professor.

 

[zdlamkin8195]

Several issues in the spine/brain can show symptoms in the lower extremities and there is a lot of money in both spine/brain so I'm sure it's some kind of research that shows podiatry can help patients in some form or fashion...

 

[Sig Savant]

That spine research was presented at conferences filled with MD/DO/PhD, and published in orthopedic journals. There is always a lot of talk of parity, what better way than to publish research on other parts of the body and present it at conferences for all to see.