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Erin Eve Klein

Dr. Zacharia Facaros, Podiatric Surgeon

E-mail: eek@weil4feet.com

Office Locations:
Des Plaines
Wednesday, Thursday

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute
(847) 390-7666
Email : info@weil4feet.com
Website : www.weil4feet.com

General Information:

Post-graduate Training:

2008 – present

Northport Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center
PM&S 36 Residency Training Program
Northport, New York

Post-graduate Education

2004 – 2008

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
North Chicago, Illinois

Post Secondary Education

2002 - 2004

Miami University
Master of Science in Exercise and Health Studies
Oxford, Ohio

1998 - 2002

Miami University
Bachelor of Science in Health and Sports Studies
Oxford, Ohio

Academic Appointments

2003 – 2004

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio

Other Employment

2004 – 2008

Foot and Ankle Institute
Medical Assistant
Responsibilities include taking x-rays, changing dressings, assisting during small procedures and assisting to manage patients.
Oak Lawn, Illinois

Patents

1. The CLEAR Cleat ®, docket number112461-043 Finalized on 30 September 2006

Certification and Licensure

6/2009 NBPME Part III Exam – Passing Score
3/2008 NBPME Part II Exam – Passing Score
7/2006 NBPME Exam Part I – Passing Score

Scholarships

2007 Dr. Alfreda Sluzewski Scholarship Recipient
2007 BioPro Student Scholar Award Recipient
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting
2006 APMA Student Scholarship Award Recipient
2006 Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient
2004 Dr William M Scholl College Merit Award Recipient
2003 Miami University – Graduate Assistantship

Honors and Awards

2008 Swanson Independent Research Scholar Award
2007 Oral Abstract Presentation – 2nd Place
American Podiatric Medical Association National Conference
The CLEAR Cleat: A Preliminary Kinematic Analysis
2006 Summer Research Poster Session – 1st Place
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
CLEAR Cleat: A Preliminary Kinematic Analysis
2006 Poster Presentation by a Resident or Student – 2nd Place
The CLEAR Cleat Project
American Podiatric Medicine Association National Conference
2006 2nd Place, Oral Presentations by Medical Students
The CLEAR Cleat Project
Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum
2006 Swanson Scholar – The CLEAR Cleat Project, Continued
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
2005 The CLEAR Cleat Project
Scholl Summer Research Fellow Poster Session – 1st Place
2005 Summer Research Fellow – The CLEAR Cleat Project
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
2005 National Post Graduate Research Symposium – Gold Award
Biomechanics and Medicine Category
2002 Miami University Synchronized Skating Team
Most Spirited Skater
2002 United States Collegiate Synchronized Skating Team Champions
2002 Academic Award Citation
Miami University Athletic Department
2002 Miami University
President’s Service Award
2001 United States Collegiate Synchronized Skating Team Champions
2001 National Intercollegiate Team Championships
National Junior Ladies Gold Medalist
2000 United States Collegiate Synchronized Skating Team Champions
2000 National Intercollegiate Team Championships
National Novice Ladies Gold Medalist
1999 United States Collegiate Precision Skating Team Silver Medalist
1998 Who’s Who in American High School Students

Teaching

Classroom/Laboratory

2005 – 2006 Lower Extremity Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, Illinois
2005 – 2006 Basic Biomedical Science Tutor
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, Illinois
2003 – 2004 Motor Learning and Control Laboratory
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
2003 – 2004 Exercise and Health Laboratory
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio

Instructional Development

2008 - present Northport DVA PM&S 36 Residency Training Program
Recreated and implemented an academic syllabus aimed to prepare residents for the ABPS written and oral forefoot & rearfoot board examinations.
2003 – 2004 Exercise and Health Laboratory
My responsibilities lead me to create and implement a laboratory curriculum that is still being used today.
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio

Publications, Presentations and Research Projects

Publications

7/2008 CLEAR Cleat: A Proof of Concept Trial of an aerobic activity facilitator to reduce plantar forefoot pressures and their potential in those with foot ulcers. Erin Klein, Ryan Crews, Stephanie Wu, James Wrobel, David G Armstrong Journal of the Podiatric Medical Association Volume 98; Number 4. July/August 2008. 261-267.

Presentations

4/2011 The Fetid Foot & Necrotizing Fasciitis – An Interdisciplinary Approach
Erin Klein, Jason Rosenthal, Peter Mancuso
Interdisciplinary Hospitalist Grand Rounds
Southside Hospital
Bay Shore, New York
3/2011 Lis Franc Fracture/Dislocations – Diagnosis & Management
Erin Klein & Peter Mancuso
Podiatry Department Grand Rounds
Southside Hospital
Bay Shore, New York
3/2011 Necrotizing Fasciitis in the Emergency Room: The Importance of Family Medicine in the Interdisciplinary Care Team
Erin Klein, Jason Rosenthal & Peter Mancuso
Family Medicine Department Grand Rounds
Southside Hospital
Bay Shore, New York
3/2011 Effective Interviewing Strategies for the Scramble
Erin Klein
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
North Chicago, Illinois
3/2011 Surviving Externships, Interviews & Residency
Erin Klein & Ira Kraus
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
New York, New York
12/2010 Principles of Circular External Fixation
Erin Klein, Jamelah Lemon & Peter Mancuso
Podiatry Department Grand Rounds
Southside Hospital
Bay Shore, New York
12/2010 Lis Franc Fracture/Dislocations
Erin Klein, Richard Boccio, Craig Radnay
New York Metro Area Grand Rounds
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
New York, New York
6/2010 Ankle Trauma Case Studies
Erin Klein
Grand Rounds Lecture to NYCPM Students
Foot Clinics of New York
New York, New York
5/2010 Pediatric Surgical Case Studies
Erin Klein
Grand Rounds Lecture to NYCPM Students
Foot Clinics of New York
New York, New York
4/2010 When off weight bearing isn’t an option – creative solutions to offloading the ulcerated foot
Erin Klein & Peter Mancuso
Podiatry Department Grand Rounds
Southside Hospital
Bay Shore, New York
10/2009 Necrotizing Fasciitis – A Case Presentation
Erin Klein, Cathy Feuerstein, Owen McCrudden
Grand Rounds Lecture
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
North Chicago, Illinois
2/2009 The Charcot Foot
Erin Klein
Grand Rounds Lecture to the PM&R Department/Residents
Northport DVA Medical Center
Northport, New York
8/2007 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Preliminary Kinematic Analysis of the Hip and Knee”
Erin Klein, Catherine Feuerstein, Judy Kleman, Ryan Crews, James Wrobel, Stephanie Wu, David Armstrong
Oral Presentation
American Podiatric Medical Association
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3/2007 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Preliminary Kinematic Analysis of the Hip and Knee”
Erin Klein, Catherine Feuerstein, Judy Kleman, Ryan Crews, James Wrobel, Stephanie Wu, David Armstrong
Scholl Student Chapter Poster Presentation
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Orlando, Florida
2/2007 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Preliminary Kinematic Analysis of the Hip and Knee”
Oral Presentation
38th Annual Midwest Biomedical Student Research Forum
Erin Klein, Catherine Feuerstein, Judy Kleman, Ryan Crews, James Wrobel, Stephanie Wu, David Armstrong
Creighton Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska
2/2007 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Second Generation Plantar Pressure Evaluation”
Poster Presentation
38th Annual Midwest Biomedical Student Research Forum
Catherine Feuerstein, Erin Klein, Ryan Crews, James Wrobel, Stephanie Wu, David Armstrong
Creighton Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska
1/2007 “Exercise and the Diabetic Foot: Exciting Advances in the Human Performance Laboratories”
Scholl SNPMA Chapter Grand Rounds
Rosalind Franklin University
North Chicago, IL
10/2006 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Second Generation Plantar Pressure Evaluation”
“The CLEAR Cleat: A Preliminary Kinematic Analysis of the Hip and Knee”
Poster Presentation
RFUMS Summer Research Fellows Fall Poster Session
Erin Klein, Catherine Feuerstein, Ryan Crews, SC Wu, DG Armstrong
Rosalind Franklin University
North Chicago, IL
8/2006 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Facilitator for Exercise in Persons at Risk
for Lower Extremity Amputation?”
Poster Presentation
American Podiatric Medicine Association National Conference
Erin Klein, Ryan Crews, James Wrobel, SC Wu, DG Armstrong
Las Vegas, Nevada
4/2006 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Facilitator for Exercise in Persons at Risk
for Lower Extremity Amputation?”
Oral Presentation
37th Annual National Biomedical Student Research Forum
Erin Klein, Ryan Crews, Stephanie Wu, David Armstrong
University of Texas Medical Center Galveston, Texas
2/2006 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Facilitator for Exercise in Persons at Risk
for Lower Extremity Amputation?”
Oral Presentation
All School Research Consortium
Erin Klein, Ryan Crews, Stephanie Wu, David Armstrong
Rosalind Franklin University North Chicago, Illinois
2/2006 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Facilitator for Exercise in Persons at Risk
for Lower Extremity Amputation?”
Oral Presentation
37th Annual Midwest Biomedical Student Research Forum
Erin Klein, Ryan Crews, Stephanie Wu, David Armstrong
Creighton Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska
11/2006 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Facilitator for Exercise in Persons at Risk
for Lower Extremity Amputation?”
Poster Presentation
Scholl Summer Research Fellows Poster Session
Erin Klein, Ryan Crews, Stephanie Wu, David Armstrong
Rosalind Franklin University
North Chicago, Illinois
10/2006 “The CLEAR Cleat: A Facilitator for Exercise in Persons at Risk
for Lower Extremity Amputation?”
Poster Presentation
Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
Erin Klein, Ryan Crews, Stephanie Wu, David Armstrong
Ball State University Muncie, Indiana
4/2005 “The Effect of Cycling Style on Ankle Angle in College Aged
Cyclists”
Oral Presentation
The National Post Graduate Research Symposium
Midwest Podiatry Conference
Klein, EE; Walsh, MS; Wu, Stephanie
Chicago, Illinois
11/2004 “The Effect of Cycling Style on Physiological Parameters in
College Aged Cyclists.”
Oral Presentation
Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. Klein, EE; Walsh, MS; Cox, RH.
West Lafayette, Indiana,
8/2004 “Changes in Ankle Angle and Muscle Activation During Cycling
to Fatigue.”
Oral Presentation
International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport .
Klein, EE; Walsh, MS.
Ottawa, Canada,
8/2004 “The effect of arms and countermovement on vertical jumping”
Oral Presentation
International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports
Walsh, MS; Klein, EE, Rouse JR.
Ottawa, Canada

Research Projects, Present and Past

2005 - present The CLEAR Cleat: A Facilitator for Aerobic Activity in Persons at Risk for Lower Extremity Amputation
In publication process
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Health Science, North Chicago, Illinois
2004-present The effect of non weight bearing physical activity and exercise on
the closure rate in diabetic foot ulcers
In development
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Health Science
North Chicago, Illinois
2003-2004 The biomechanical physiology of college aged cyclists
Master’s Thesis
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio

Research Interests

  1. Using physical activity in diabetic patients to prevent or heal diabetic neuropathic ulcers.
  2. The biomechanical physiology of amateur, competitive and elite cyclists.

Program Development

Website Development

http://www.northport.va.gov/services/podiatry.asp.

Service

Professional Affiliations

2008 – present American Podiatric Medical Association
2008 – present American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
2002 – 2008 American College of Sports Medicine
2004 – 2008 American Podiatric Medical Student’s Association
2004 – 2008 American Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine, Scholl Chapter
2004 – 2008 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Scholl Chapter
2004 – 2008 Illinois Podiatric Medical Student’s Association

Positions Held

2010 – present APMA Young Members Committee
Liaison to the Clinical Practice Advisory Committee
2010 – present Northport DVA PM&S 36 Residency Training Program
Chief Resident
2008 – present Northport DVA PM&S 36 Residency Training Program
Academic Coordinator
2006 – present American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
President Emeritus, Scholl College Student Chapter
2007 – 2008 Dr. William M Scholl Class of 2008
Social Vice-President
2005 – 2006 American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
President, Scholl College Student Chapter
2005 – 2006 Student National Podiatric Medical Association
National Delegate, Scholl Student Chapter
2005 – 2006 Dr. William M Scholl Class of 2008
Treasurer
2001 - 2002 Miami Ice Skating Club
Miami University Collegiate Varsity Team Captain

Volunteer Work

7/2010 APMA National Conference
Moderator; Oral Abstract and Poster Judge
1/2010 New York Clinical Conference – Young Members Tract
Moderator
10/2008 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Podiatry Tent Volunteer
10/2007 Chicago Marathon
Podiatry Tent Volunteer
8/2007 Chicago Triathlon
Medical Tent Volunteer
10/2006 Chicago Marathon
Podiatry Tent Volunteer
8/2006 Chicago Triathlon
Medical Tent Volunteer
8/2006 Special Olympics of Wisconsin State Games
Fit Feet Volunteer
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
10/2005 Chicago Marathon
Podiatry Tent Volunteer
8/2005 Chicago Triathlon
Medical Tent Volunteer
2005 – 2008 Medical Volunteer
Special Olympics of Illinois
2004 – 2005 Allendale Association
Volunteer for 8 – 12 year old boys
10/2004 Chicago Marathon
Podiatry Tent Volunteer
8/2004 Chicago Triathlon
Medical Tent Volunteer

References

Available upon request

Letters of Recommendation

Available upon request

Diabetic Limb Salvage
Podiatric Foot Ankle Surgery
Trauma Management
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