Dr. Reem Sheikh, DPM led the discussion on a 65-year-old female patient with chronic right foot pain, ultimately diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Sheikh outlined her surgical plan, which included a first MPJ arthrodesis and pan metatarsal head resection. The discussion also touched on revision surgeries and the significant impact of patient non-compliance, mental health, and social factors on surgical outcomes.

Luqmaan Ahmed facilitated a panel discussion with Dr. Amir Arif and Dr. Anas Kachlan, who offered advice to incoming residents on topics such as transitioning to residency, navigating religious observances, managing increased responsibilities, dealing with imposter syndrome, preparing for surgical cases, understanding board examinations, and balancing personal life. The panelists emphasized over-preparation, seeking help, continuous learning, adapting to different attending styles, step-by-step surgical planning, mental rehearsal, understanding hospital systems, the importance of in-training exams for ABFAS and ABPM boards, helpfulness, initiative, and communication as key factors for success

Dr. Arwa Akram (Indianapolis, IN) and Dr. Abir Ahmed (Buffalo, NY) are podiatrists and were invited to complete Hajj in 2024. In this public-facing webinar, they discuss how to care for your feet during the pilgrimage, with a Q&A at the end. May Allah invite us all!

Dr. Noman Siddiqui, director of the Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction & Orthoplastics fellowship, presents his program details followed by Q & A.

Dr. Arwa Akram (Indianapolis, IN) and Dr. Abir Ahmed (Buffalo, NY) are podiatrists and were invited to complete Hajj in 2024. In this public-facing webinar, they discuss how to care for your feet during the pilgrimage, with a Q&A at the end. May Allah invite us all!

We highlight the journeys of three inspiring 4th-year podiatry students—Suroor Abbas (Temple University), Eyad Rasoul (Kent State University), and Umair Husain (NYCPM Touro)—who reflected on their four years at their respective schools of Podiatric Medicine! Moderator: Mohammad Junayed Khan

"Ramadan Rotations: Guided by Faith, Fueled by Purpose" presented by Luqmaan Ahmed, MS4 at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Rafay Qureshi and Dr. Uzair Amjad share insights and pearls on how to prepare for residency interviews, followed by Q&A!

Moderator: M Junayed Khan.

Dr. Syed Khader, DPM reflects on his experience as a podiatrist as he started from his humble beginnings as a student and in residency to 20 years later. He touches on several topics including residency selection, work and family live, and running a successful practice.

Moderator: S Ali Ahmed

Dr. Mudasser Javed (Residency Director, Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY) and Dr. Asim Raja (Former Residency Director, Army Medical Center, Ft Bragg, NC) give podiatry students advice on how to select and survive externships, prepare for cases, and be a good residency candidate!

Moderator: S Ali Ahmed