In a field that’s constantly evolving, staying current is not just an option—it's essential. Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program ensures that you stay at the forefront of podiatric medicine and trends, with expert-led workshops, cutting-edge research presentations, and annual seminars dedicated to the professional development of exceptional podiatrist and healthcare professionals. Among the CME courses we offer are two seminars given each year.
Annual Contemporary Approaches Seminar
Contemporary Approaches provides a meaningful update for practitioners in the fields of diabetes, wound management, and limb salvage. This event is a one-day, in-person continuing education seminar for podiatric and other medical specialists with a focus on lower extremity pathology. For over 20 years, this course has covered everything from conservative care to surgical intervention, discussing new innovations in how our health delivery system is improving outcomes to our patient populations. The seminar is given in memory of Louis Anthony Alchermes, DPM.
About Louis Anthony Alchermes, DPM
Louis Anthony Alchermes, DPM, was the first Chief of the Podiatry Section at the previously named Community Hospital at Glen Cove (now Northwell Health). A 1935 graduate of NYCPM (then called the First Institute of Podiatry), Dr. Alchermes was an energetic pioneer and advocate for interdisciplinary educational seminars between podiatric medicine/surgery and allopathic medicine.
In 1952, he was a charter member in the founding of the American Podiatry Council, whose focus was the dissemination of scientific studies in the field of podiatry.
Richard O. Schuster DPM Memorial Biomechanics Seminar
Our annual biomechanics seminar is a professional podiatric event that combines the best of the West and East Coasts Biotechnical theories. These lectures are spread over two full days (one in person, one online) and discuss new concepts in research, biomechanical principles, gait analysis, and clinical interpretations on multiple foot and lower leg deformities and how they affect the patients we treat daily.
About Richard O. Schuster, DPM
Richard O Schuster, DPM was a pioneer in podiatric biomechanical research and foot orthotics prescription. He was a graduate of NYCPM in 1937 (then called First Institute of Podiatry) and served the College as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics, Acting Dean and President of NYCPM, member of the Board of Trustees, and later, as a visiting professor.
Dr. Schuster was widely published in both the professional and lay literature, frequently writing for Runner’s World magazine. In 1970, Runner’s World listed Dr. Schuster’s orthotics as #4 among the 25 most significant developments in running in the previous quarter-century of running. He served as President of the American College of Foot Orthopedists and The American Society of Podiatric Medicine. Dr Schuster was a diplomate and former President of the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedists.
Upcoming CME Events
Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or explore emerging trends, our upcoming CME events offer unparalleled opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in the dynamic and evolving world of podiatry.
The NY College of Podiatric Medicine is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
