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Dean and Vice President for Academic AffairsProfessor, SurgeryNew York College of Podiatric MedicineAssistant Professor of Surgery, School of MedicineNew York Medical College - School of Medicine

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Dr. Michael Trepal, a native New Yorker, is a nationally and internationally respected podiatric medical and surgical educator, and administrator. He is an active podiatric surgeon and has served the College and profession in many capacities. In addition to his appointments at NYCPM and NYMC, he is the Section Chief for Podiatry at NYCHHC Metropolitan Hospital.

Education

  • BS in Biology, City University of New York Queens College
  • DPM, Summa Cum Laude, New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Surgical Residency, New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals

Certifications

  • Diplomate, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Professional Service

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Formally American Board of Podiatric Surgery)

  • Oral Examiner 1986-2014
  • Member Examinations Committee (Written Sub Committee) 1987-1990
  • Member Examinations Committee (Oral Sub Committee) 1990-1992
  • Member Examinations Committee (Chairman Oral Sub Committee) 1992-1996
  • Examination Committee Chairperson 1996-1998             
  • Member Board of Directors, Elected to Three Year Term 1994-1997
  • Secretary - Treasurer 1996 -1997
  • Member Case Review Committee 2018-Present

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

  • Preferred Practice Guidelines Committee, Core Committee 1992-1997
  • Chairman Sub Committee on Digital and Tailors Bunion  1992-1994
  • Chairman Sub Committee on Lesser Metatarsalgia and Heel Pain 1994-1996
  • Visiting Surgeon Committee 1994-1996
  • Faculty Advisor to New York Student Chapter  1992-1995, 1996-present
  • Clinical Research/Fellowship Grant Committee 1997-1998
  • Journal Peer Reviewer 2000-present
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee –Member 2005-2006
  • Judge of Poster Exhibits. Annual Meeting 2009, Washington, D.C.

American Podiatric Medical Association

  • Member 1981-present
  • Liaison Committee on Podiatric Medical Education and Practice 1989-1990, 1995-2006
  • Scientific Affairs Committee 1991
  • Member Education Committee 2006-2007

Council on Podiatric Medical Education

  • Residency reviewer 1989-2005
  • Accreditation Committee 2003-2008, 2009-Present
  • Member at Large 2009-Present
  • Vice Chair 2015-2017
  • Chair 2017- 2019

New York State Podiatric Medical Association

  • Member 1981-present
  • Scientific Affairs Committee 1987-1993, 2000-2001
  • Scientific Chairman for Annual Clinical Conference 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993
  • Peer Review Committee 1986-1994
  • Education Committee 1997- 2000

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine

  • Member 1985-1993, 2004-Present
  • Council of Faculties 1985-1987
  • Council of Deans 2004-Present
  • Board of Directors 2004-Present
  • Chair, Board of Directors 2010-2013

National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

  • Member Surgical Test Committee 1984-1993

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

  • Consultant Evaluator 1996

Committees: NY College of Podiatric Medicine

  • Curriculum 1983-present, Chair 1993-present
  • Accreditation 1985, 1988, 1992, 1994, 2004
  • Student Performance and Promotions, 1983-1987, 1993-present
  • Medical Board 1993-1996
  • Operating Room (Chair) 1983-1993
  • Quality Assurance 1989-1994
  • Presidential Search 1990-1991

Committees: Metropolitan Hospital Center

  • Operating Room Committee 1993-Present

Memberships and Affiliations

  • New York Academy of Medicine, Fellow 1999-present
  • American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine, Member 1985-1993, 2004-Present
  • Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Member of Provider Appeals Committee 2003-2010
  • Cigna Healthcare, Member Physician advisory Committee 2011-Present