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Nancy L. Parsley, DPM, MHPE, serves as Provost and Associate Professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science within the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, holding faculty appointment in the Department of Podiatric Surgery and Applied Biomechanics. Her administrative leadership includes tenure as Dean of the Scholl College (2011-2019), Associate Provost of Interprofessional Strategy (2015), and Vice President for Academic Affairs (2017).
Her educational credentials comprise:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Summa Cum Laude, Mundelein College
- Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine, Cum Laude, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- Podiatric Surgical Residency, Northern Virginia Podiatric Residency Program with specialized training in Lower Extremity Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center
- Master of Health Professions Education, University of Illinois at Chicago (thesis: 'Podiatric Medical Students' Perceptions of Professionalism in the Clinic Setting: A Qualitative Analysis')
Dr. Parsley's research centers on medical education theory with emphasis on professionalism development in clinical training environments, extending to health policy formulation and interprofessional education frameworks. Her work bridges academic medicine with practical healthcare system applications through leadership in accreditation bodies and professional associations.
Her distinguished recognitions include:
- Best Thesis Award (2011) for her qualitative analysis of professionalism perceptions
- Concurrent Scholl College Alumnus of the Year and Presidential Honor (2003)
- Repeated inclusion in Top 100 Most Influential Podiatrists listings (most recently 2017)
- Honorable mention for Podiatry Management Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Parsley has directed national policy initiatives as Director of Health Policy and Practice for the American Podiatric Medical Association, chaired the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Board (2015-2017), and maintains active membership in both American and Illinois Podiatric Medical Associations. Her administrative career demonstrates sustained impact on podiatric medical education standards and interprofessional healthcare training models.
