Lawrence B. Harkless
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Lawrence B. Harkless, DPM FACFAS, is Founding Dean
and Professor of Podiatric Medicine
and Surgery
at the College of Podiatric Medicine
, Western University of Health Sciences
, Pomona
, California
, USA. He is a retired Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and former Louis T. Bogy Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA).
, Dr. Lawrence B. Harkless did his undergraduate work at The University of North Texas
and is a graduate of the California School of Podiatric Medicine
in San Francisco where he was a member of the honor society. He completed his internship at UTHSCSA and his residency in Podiatric Surgery
at Atlanta Hospital and Medical Center in Atlanta, GA.
His most significant contribution has been his leadership and passion in integrating podiatric medicine in an academic Health Science Center earning the respect and admiration of his physician colleagues. He was the division Chair and Residency Program Director at UTHSCSA. Over the course of his 30-year career, he has trained more than 1,000 students, 176 residents and 15 fellows
, solidifying his status as one of the profession's best educators. Harkless also operated his own private practice, The Alamo Foot Clinic Inc.,
He has chaired the Medical Faculty Assembly, and served as Director of the Podiatric Residency Training Program at (UTHSCSA). He has educated thousands of students, residents, physicians, and health care providers about the complexities of diabetic foot complications and the importance of preventative foot care for people with diabetes. Dr Harkless pioneered the TEAM Approach to Diabetic Foot Care when he developed the nationally and internationally known seminar, “The Diabetic Foot - A Multidisciplinary Approach” in 1985 which has educated over 7,000 health care providers.
Dr. Harkless, an ACFAS
fellow, is a founding member and the 1st chair of the American Diabetes Association
(ADA) Council on Foot Care and past member of the ADA Board of Directors. He is also past-president of the National Podiatric Medical Association and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Harkless is a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies of Practice.
Dr. Harkless is co-author of the book, "Foot and Ankle Secrets", which has become a staple among podiatric residents and students. He also developed the University of Texas Diabetic Wound Classification together with David G. Armstrong
.
Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference with the Distinguished Achievement Award in Diabetic Limb Salvage. In 2001, the American Diabetes Association
(ADA), the nations largest and leading voluntary health organization in the fight against diabetes, awarded Dr. Harkless the Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award. Hailed as "the father of diabetic foot care", he is recognized nationally and internationally for his scientific and scholarly contributions serving on editorial boards, scientific advisory panels, for most of the major pharmaceutical companies and government (United States Department of Health and Human Services
, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
). He has served on scientific review panels for National Institutes of Health
(NIH) and ADA. Moreover, he has edited textbooks and has published more than 130 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. He was a member of the Texas Diabetes Council from 1995 to 2007 and was appointed by then Governor, George Bush
, and appoint Chair by Governor Rick Perry
in 2001, serving through June 2007.
Dr. Harkless is the recipient of the APMA's Distinguished Service Citation, which is the highest honor given by the profession; the President's Excellence Award in Teaching, given to him by UTHSCSA (1998), the Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Fame by Podiatry
Management Magazine (2002), and a place on the Wall of Honor at the Texas Diabetes Institute (2003).
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
and Professor of Podiatric Medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
and Surgery
Surgery
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance.An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical...
at the College of Podiatric Medicine
College of Podiatric Medicine
The College of Podiatric Medicine at Western University is a podiatric medical school based in Pomona, California. It is one of nine podiatric medical schools in the United States. The school was founded in 2009 with a inaugural class of 38 students....
, Western University of Health Sciences
Western University of Health Sciences
Western University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private, graduate school for the health professions. The university campus includes 11 major buildings on in downtown Pomona, California....
, Pomona
Pomona
Pomona was a goddess of fruitful abundance in ancient Roman religion and myth. Her name comes from the Latin word pomum, "fruit," specifically orchard fruit. She was said to be a wood nymph and a part of the Numia, guardian spirits who watch over people, places, or homes...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA. He is a retired Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and former Louis T. Bogy Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA).
Biography
A native TexanTexan
Texan normally refers to someone who originated from, or who lives in, the state of Texas in the United States of America.Texan may also refer to:-Aircraft:* T-6 Texan, WWII era training plane...
, Dr. Lawrence B. Harkless did his undergraduate work at The University of North Texas
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
and is a graduate of the California School of Podiatric Medicine
California School of Podiatric Medicine
California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University is a podiatric medical school based in Oakland, California. It is one of nine podiatric medical schools in the United States. The school was originally founded in 1914 as the California School of Chiropody and was located in San...
in San Francisco where he was a member of the honor society. He completed his internship at UTHSCSA and his residency in Podiatric Surgery
Surgery
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance.An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical...
at Atlanta Hospital and Medical Center in Atlanta, GA.
His most significant contribution has been his leadership and passion in integrating podiatric medicine in an academic Health Science Center earning the respect and admiration of his physician colleagues. He was the division Chair and Residency Program Director at UTHSCSA. Over the course of his 30-year career, he has trained more than 1,000 students, 176 residents and 15 fellows
Fellowship (medicine)
A fellowship is the period of medical training in the United States and Canada that a physician may undertake after completing a specialty training program . During this time , the physician is known as a fellow...
, solidifying his status as one of the profession's best educators. Harkless also operated his own private practice, The Alamo Foot Clinic Inc.,
He has chaired the Medical Faculty Assembly, and served as Director of the Podiatric Residency Training Program at (UTHSCSA). He has educated thousands of students, residents, physicians, and health care providers about the complexities of diabetic foot complications and the importance of preventative foot care for people with diabetes. Dr Harkless pioneered the TEAM Approach to Diabetic Foot Care when he developed the nationally and internationally known seminar, “The Diabetic Foot - A Multidisciplinary Approach” in 1985 which has educated over 7,000 health care providers.
Dr. Harkless, an ACFAS
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is a professional medical society of foot and ankle surgeons in the USA.-Background:...
fellow, is a founding member and the 1st chair of the American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes, and to help those affected by diabetes...
(ADA) Council on Foot Care and past member of the ADA Board of Directors. He is also past-president of the National Podiatric Medical Association and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Harkless is a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies of Practice.
Dr. Harkless is co-author of the book, "Foot and Ankle Secrets", which has become a staple among podiatric residents and students. He also developed the University of Texas Diabetic Wound Classification together with David G. Armstrong
David G. Armstrong
David G. Armstrong is an American podiatric surgeon and researcher most widely known for his work in amputation prevention, the diabetic foot, and wound healing. He and his frequent collaborators, Lawrence A. Lavery and Andrew J.M. Boulton, have together produced many key works in the taxonomy,...
.
Awards
In 2010, Dr. Harkless received the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award known as the John Boswick Award and Lectureship given by the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) and Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC). Additionally, in 2008 he was honored at the GeorgetownGeorgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference with the Distinguished Achievement Award in Diabetic Limb Salvage. In 2001, the American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes, and to help those affected by diabetes...
(ADA), the nations largest and leading voluntary health organization in the fight against diabetes, awarded Dr. Harkless the Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award. Hailed as "the father of diabetic foot care", he is recognized nationally and internationally for his scientific and scholarly contributions serving on editorial boards, scientific advisory panels, for most of the major pharmaceutical companies and government (United States Department of Health and Human Services
United States Department of Health and Human Services
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is a Cabinet department of the United States government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America"...
, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services headquartered in Druid Hills, unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, in Greater Atlanta...
). He has served on scientific review panels for National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health are an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and are the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-related research. Its science and engineering counterpart is the National Science Foundation...
(NIH) and ADA. Moreover, he has edited textbooks and has published more than 130 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. He was a member of the Texas Diabetes Council from 1995 to 2007 and was appointed by then Governor, George Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
, and appoint Chair by Governor Rick Perry
Rick Perry
James Richard "Rick" Perry is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, Perry was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full...
in 2001, serving through June 2007.
Dr. Harkless is the recipient of the APMA's Distinguished Service Citation, which is the highest honor given by the profession; the President's Excellence Award in Teaching, given to him by UTHSCSA (1998), the Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Fame by Podiatry
Podiatry
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. The term podiatry came into use first in the early 20th century United States, where it now denotes a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine , a specialist who is qualified by their...
Management Magazine (2002), and a place on the Wall of Honor at the Texas Diabetes Institute (2003).