Step by Step: The Future of Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Techniques

Saturday, January 24, 2026

8* Continuing Education Credit Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm CST - Virtual

$150

*Continuing education credit hours are based on the lecture time and attendance. Scholl College reserves the right to make changes to the program as necessitated by illness, emergency, or virtual connections issues which may reduce the amount of approved continuing education credit hours. 

The Illinois Podiatric Medical Students' Association (IPMSA) has been an organizer of podiatric continuing education since 1978. Now in its 48th year, the annual Midwinter Seminar will be held virtually for the sixth consecutive time in January 2026. This seminar provides crucial funding for student activities and scholarships at Scholl College, with 100% of the proceeds directly supporting the IPMSA.  

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine has approved this activity for a maximum of 8* continuing education contact hours.

*Continuing education credit hours are determined by the lecture time and confirmed attendance.Scholl College reserves the right to modify the program due to illness, emergency, or virtual connections issues, which may result in a reduction of approved continuing education credit hours. 

47th Annual Midwinter Confirmed Speakers

Please note that the lecture schedule is subject to change up until the seminar takes place.

Dr. Lawrence Fallat — Exploring Applications of 3D Implants in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Dr. Brian Schmidt — Perspectives on Glycemic Control for Diabetic Foot Surgery

Dr. Scott Carrington — Ankle Cartilage Restoration

Dr. Zeeshan Husain — A Minimally Invasive Approach to Select Rearfoot Pathology

Dr. David G. Armstrong — Limb Preservation Surgery: Your WIfI Settings

Dr. Patrick DeHeer — To Be Announced

Dr. Danielle Butto — Is First MTPJ Fusion Superior for Bunion Correction

Dr. Kristine Hoffman — Nails and Nutrition, What We Know Now

Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez-Collazo — Transverse Bone Transport

Dr. John Steinberg — Do All Amputations Need Tendon Balancing

Dr. Anthony Tickner — Role of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in Treating Hard to Heal DFUs

Dr. Priya Parthasarathy — Thoughts on the Trajectory of ESWT in Podiatry

Dr. Lauren Schnack — Saphenous and Superficial Peroneal Nerve Variations: What We Found

Dr. Michael Micheodoulou — A Novel Modified Adjunct Procedure for Patients With Diabetic Foot Infection and Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia

Dr. Edwin Harris — Equinus Deformity