At its annual meeting in Boston in November, the American Public Health Association (APHA) announced the publication of a new textbook, Public Health and Podiatric Medicine, Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition. Dr. Chet Evans, vice president for medical affairs and dean of the School of Podiatric Medicine at the Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences, authored a chapter on “Public Health Educational Considerations” discussing the important role that podiatric medical education plays in the public health arena. Dr. Evans discusses the history of podiatric medicine in public health and the educational opportunities that exist for podiatric medical students and graduate DPMs. With twenty plus years experience in medical education, podiatric medicine, and public health, he has served as chair of the podiatric section for the APHA.
According to the American Public Health Association, this new 2nd edition has been developed as a text for practitioners, students, and individuals in both the podiatric and public health professions. It is intended to serve as a model for the future, so that the public can be assured of their foot health and, as society ages, patients can retain their mobility, minimize complications related to chronic diseases, and retain their health and vigor late in life. This presentation has been authored by a group of professionals with a long history of involvement in the professions of podiatric medicine and in public health. It blends maturity, experience, vitality, and seasoning to reflect the best of podiatric public health. The health care delivery system is ever changing. There is a need to focus concern in the future quality of podiatric medical care, the delivery of care, and availability of podiatric care for generations to come.
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