| Education |
| 1979 - 1983: |
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (formerly Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine)
Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
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| 1975 - 1979: |
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Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics,
Clark University
Worcester, MA 01610 |
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| Honors |
| 1983: |
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Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (formerly Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine)
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| 1981: |
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The William J. Stickel Annual Award for Research and Papers in Podiatry "The Evaluation of Natural Substances in the Treatment of Adjuvant Arthritis." |
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| Post Doctoral Training |
| 1983 - 1984 |
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First Year Resident in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery St. Joseph's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Director: I. P. Forman, D.P.M.
Including: Medical, Anesthesia, General, and Vascular Surgery rotations as well as Podiatric Medicine and Podiatric Surgical rotations. |
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| 1984 - 1985 |
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Second Year Resident in Surgery of the Foot and Leg. St. Joseph's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Director: J. M. Buckholz, D.P.M. in conjunction with the Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine.
Including: Plastic - Reconstructive and Vascular Surgery rotations: AO-ASIF Instructional Courses and Workshops; Emergency Room rotation and service. |
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| 1985 - 1986 |
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Third Year Resident in Reconstructive Traumatologic Surgery of the Foot and Leg. St. Joseph's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
Director: J. M. Buckholz, D.P.M. in conjunction with the Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine.
Including: Emergency Room Service and First Call for Traumatology of the Foot and Ankle; Orthopedic Pathology Course - Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.
A-O Fellowship at St. Elizabethan Hospital, Ravensburg, West Germany, under the auspices of Karl Stuehmer, M.D |
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| Hospital Affiliations |
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| 11-86 - Present: |
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Active Staff - Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Podiatric Surgery Section Chief (2004 - 2008)
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA |
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| 11-86 - Present: |
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Courtesy Staff - Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital,
Fairfax, VA |
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| Academic Appointments |
| 1990-2002: |
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Assistant Clinical Professor of Health Care Sciences
George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. |
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| 1987-Present: |
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Residency Training Committee
(Chairman: 07/03 - present)
INOVA Fairfax Hospital Podiatric Residency Program
Fairfax, VA
VCU College of Medicine - Sponsoring Institution
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| 2004-2005: |
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Clinical Faculty Associate
Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
At Rosalind Franklin University
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| Professional Licensure |
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| Florida (1984) |
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PO-001624 |
| Maryland (1988) |
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1008 |
| Massachusetts (1983) |
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1686 |
| Pennsylvania (1983) |
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SC002643-L |
| Virginia (1986) |
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0103-000731 |
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| Affiliations |
| Member: |
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American Podiatric Medical Association
Virginia Podiatric Medical Association (Executive Board: 1990 - 1993)
Northern Virginia Podiatric Medical Association
(President - 1990-1993; Secretary - 1987-1989) |
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| Board Certification |
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Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery (08-1989)
Fellow, American College of Foot Surgeons (10-1989)
Diplomate, American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (08-1991)
Fellow, American College of Podiatric Medical Review (06-1991) |
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| Extracurricular Activities |
| 2002 - Present: |
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Patient Safety Oversight Committee
INOVA Fairfax Hospital - Falls Church, VA |
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| 1996 - Present: |
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Reviewer - Editorial Board
Diabetes Care, Journal of the American Diabetes Association |
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| 1992 - 2002: |
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Medical Quality Improvement Committee
INOVA Fairfax Hospital - Falls Church, VA
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| 1988 - Present: |
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Quality Assurance/Utilization Review Coordinator
Department of Orthopedic Surgery/Podiatric Surgery Section
INOVA Fairfax Hospital - Falls Church, VA |
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| 1990 - 2001: |
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Editorial Board - Contributing Editor
Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Williams & Wilkins - Baltimore, MD |
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| 1989 - 1995: |
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Podiatric Medical Advisory Committee
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of the National Capital Area,
Washington, DC |
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| 1989 - Present: |
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Medical Advisory Board - Podiatric Representative
INOVA Diabetes Center of Virginia
INOVA Fairfax Hospital - Falls Church, VA |
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| 1989 - 1997: |
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Board of Editorial Consultants
Podiatry Today Magazine, Rockville, MD. |
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| Publications |
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Saffran, B.: "Pathophysiology of Pain", Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: July 2008: 25,3. ed Saunders, Phila. PA
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Saffran B.: "Forefoot Surgery", 2008 Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed: Data Trace Publishing Brooklandale, MD
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Saffran B.: "Forefoot Surgery", 2007 Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed: Data Trace Publishing Brooklandale, MD |
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Saffran B.: "Forefoot Surgery", 2006 Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed: Data Trace Publishing Brooklandale, MD |
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Saffran, B.: "Forefoot Surgery", 2005 Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed: Data Trace Publishing Brooklandale, MD |
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Saffran, B.: "Radiology", 2004 Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed: Data Trace Publishing Brooklandale, MD |
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Saffran, B.: "Radiology", 2003 Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed: Stephen J. Kominsky, Mosby, St Louis, MO 2001 |
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Saffran, B.: "Radiology", 2002 Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed: Stephen J. Kominsky, Mosby, St Louis, MO 2001 |
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Saffran, B.: "Vascular Disease",pp. 1-18; 2001 Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed: Stephen J. Kominsky, Mosby, St Louis, MO 2001
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Saffran, B.: "Vascular Disease",pp. 1-10; 2000 Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed: Stephen J. Kominsky, Mosby, St Louis, MO 2000.
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Hurley, M. and Saffran, B.: Subcutaneous Phaeohyphomycosis - Overview and Case Report. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 36:230, 1997
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Saffran, B.: "Diabetic Foot Considerations", pp. 53 - 78; 1996 Year Book of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed. Stephen J. Kominsky, Mosby, St. Louis, MO, 1996. |
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Saffran, B. : "Interesting Case Reports", pp. 235 - 62; 1995 Year Book of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed. Stephen J. Kominsky, Mosby, St. Louis, MO, 1995.
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Saffran, B.: "Tumors", pp. 333-46; 1994 Year Book of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: ed. Stephen J. Kominsky, Mosby, St. Louis, MO, 1995. |
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Saffran, B. and Silvani, S.: "Review of Interesting Cases", pp. 322 - 336; 1993 Year Book of Podiatric and Surgery: ed. Stephen J. Kominsky, Mosby, St. Louis, MO, 1993.
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DeFronzo, D., and Saffran, B.: A Unique Presentation of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in the Foot. Journal of Foot Surgery, 31:3, 1992. |
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Saffran, B,, and Scheiner, D.: Moonshine Induced Gout. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 76:275, 1986. |
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Hanley, D., Solomon, W., Saffran, B., Davis, R.: The Evaluation Of Natural Substances in the Treatment of Adjuvant Arthritis. Journal of the American Podiatry Association, 72:275, 1982. |
