Ep. 229 - Duane Ehredt, Jr., DPM, FACFAS - Dean, LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Duane Ehredt, Jr. to the podcast!   Dr. Ehredt is the Dean of the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his bachelor's degree in human biology from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA.  While studying at Juniata, Dr. Ehredt earned All-American honors while playing NCAA Division III football. He then earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with honors from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2011.  Dr. Ehredt completed a Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency with the added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Ehredt is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery as well as the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.  Dr. Ehredt's interests lie in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Limb Salvage, and Research. Hospital affiliations include LECOM Medical Center and Corry Memorial Hospital. In addition to his administrative/academic duties, Dr. Ehredt is a surgical faculty member for the LECOM Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PMSR/RRA) Program. Additionally, Dr. Ehredt is a commissioned officer in the United States Navy Reserve. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander and serves with NMRTC Portsmouth as part of the Bancroft Hall Medical Department at the US Naval Academy. He is also a certified Tactical Combat Casualty Care instructor and is part of the US Navy Reserve's exportable training cadre. A wonderful discussion,  Enjoy!