Curriculum Vitae - Carl J. Cortese, B.S., D.P.M., F.A.C.F.S.

      

  
Carl J. Cortese, B.S., D.P.M., F.A.C.F.S.

Carl J. Cortese, B.S., D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Director and owner of Dr. Cortese Foot and Ankle Clinic Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (Board Certified)
Diplomate of the National Board of Podiatry Examiners
Member of the Podiatry Surgical Staff at: 
     BroMenn Hospital, Normal, IL   
     Eureka Hospital, Eureka, IL 
     OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL
     John Warner Hospital, Clinton, IL 
     Eastland Surgical Center, Bloomington. IL   
     Hopedale Medical Complex, Hopedale, IL
PROFESSIONAL:
*  Member and Former Chairman of Illinois Podiatry Examining
   Committee of Illinois (Illinois Department of Professional
   Regulation)
*   Podiatric Consultant, Bureau of Medical Quality Assurance, State
    of Illinois
*   President of the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards 1998-1999
President Elect of the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards 1997-1998
Treasurer of the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards 1996-1997
Director of Certified Preceptorship Program 1986 to Present
National Delegate of the American Podiatric Medical Society 1986 to Present
Served on National Board of Podiatric Medical Exams Review Committee 1994
President Illinois Podiatry Medical Association 1986-87
Former Secretary and Chairman of Illinois Podiatry Examining Committee of Illinois (Illinois Department of Professional Regulation)
Member American Podiatric Medical Association
Member of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Society
Member of the International Society of Laser Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Foot Surgeons
Board Member of American Diabetic Association, Corn Belt Branch
Assistant Professor at Illinois State University, Department of Health Sciences (dance and athletics)
Director of Sports Medicine and Running Clinic in Bloomington/ Normal Illinois
Podiatric Consultant to Americana Nursing Home
Former Consultant to McKnight Publishing

EDUCATION:

Completion of Residency Program, Hopedale Medical Complex 1971-1972
Graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1970
Received Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University 1966 Teaneck New Jersey
Student Man of the Year by Fellow Students 1970
National Liaison Chairman for American Podiatric Medical Student Association 1969
Founder American Podiatric Medical Student Association National Preceptorship Program 1968-1969

PERSONAL and COMMUNITY:

Father of 3 boys
Former Member of Bloomington/Normal Jaycees
Member of Illinois State Friends of the Arts Board
Founder and Past President of Italian Culture Society
Founder of Bernie Eichen Memorial Fund at Illinois State University
Former Ambassador of Bloomington/Normal Chamber of Commerce
Former President of the Montessori School Board

PUBLICATIONS:

"To Pronate or Not To Pronate, That is the Question"; Illinois Runner,  
Oct. 1994

"Infections"; Complications in Foot Surgery, Prevention and Management. American College of Foot Surgeons, The Williams & Wilkins 
Company, 1976