معرفی
Pratibha Patel serves as Associate Dean for Clerkship & Residency Placement and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and Applied Biomechanics at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science's Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, she integrates clinical expertise with academic leadership.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Chemistry with History minor from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency at Rush University Medical Center/Rush Oak Park Hospital
Her clinical and academic focus spans biomechanical applications in podiatric surgery, surgical techniques, and structured clinical reasoning development. She emphasizes translational approaches connecting foundational science to clinical decision-making through courses like Essentials of Clinical Reasoning.
Professional Recognition:
Dr. Patel maintains active clinical engagement through prior 12-year private practice while directing clerkship/residency placements. Her teaching since 2013 encompasses podiatric and medical students across core surgical and clinical reasoning curricula, reflecting commitment to interprofessional clinical education.
