Michael Trepal, D.P.M., FACFAS, is a nationally and internationally respected podiatric medical and surgical educator and administrator. He is an active podiatric surgeon and has served NYMC and the profession in many capacities. In addition to his appointments at New York College of Podiatric Medicine and NYMC, he is the section chief for podiatry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.
Education
- Residency, Surgery, New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals
- D.P.M., Summa Cum Laude, New York College of Podiatric Medicine
- B.S., Biology, City University of New York, Queens College
Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Professional Service
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Formally American Board of Podiatric Surgery)
- Oral Examiner, 1986-2014
- Member, Examinations Committee (Written Sub Committee), 1987-1990
- Member, Examinations Committee (Oral Sub Committee), 1990-1992
- Member, Examinations Committee (Chairman Oral Sub Committee), 1992-1996
- Examination Committee Chairperson, 1996-1998
- Member, Board of Directors, 1994-1997
- Secretary-Treasurer, 1996 -1997
- Member, Case Review Committee, 2018-Present
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Preferred Practice Guidelines Committee, Core Committee, 1992-1997
- Chairman, Subcommittee on Digital and Tailors Bunion, 1992-1994
- Chairman, Subcommittee on Lesser Metatarsalgia and Heel Pain, 1994-1996
- Visiting Surgeon Committee, 1994-1996
- Faculty Advisor to New York Student Chapter, 1992-1995, 1996-present
- Clinical Research/Fellowship Grant Committee, 1997-1998
- Journal Peer Reviewer, 2000-present
- Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee Member, 2005-2006
- Judge of Poster Exhibits. Annual Meeting, 2009, Washington, D.C.
American Podiatric Medical Association
- Liaison Committee on Podiatric Medical Education and Practice, 1989-1990, 1995-2006
- Scientific Affairs Committee, 1991
- Member Education Committee, 2006-2007
Council on Podiatric Medical Education
- Residency Reviewer, 1989-2005
- Accreditation Committee, 2003-2008, 2009-Present
- Vice Chair, 2015-2017
- Chair, 2017- 2019
New York State Podiatric Medical Association
- Scientific Affairs Committee, 1987-1993, 2000-2001
- Scientific Chairman for Annual Clinical Conference, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993
- Peer Review Committee, 1986-1994
- Education Committee, 1997- 2000
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
- Council of Faculties, 1985-1987
- Council of Deans, 2004-Present
- Board of Directors, 2004-Present
- Chair, Board of Directors, 2010-2013
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
- Member, Surgical Test Committee, 1984-1993
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Consultant Evaluator 1996
Committees: NY College of Podiatric Medicine
- Curriculum, 1983-present, Chair, 1993-present
- Accreditation, 1985, 1988, 1992, 1994, 2004
- Student Performance and Promotions, 1983-1987, 1993-present
- Medical Board, 1993-1996
- Operating Room, Chair, 1983-1993
- Quality Assurance, 1989-1994
- Presidential Search, 1990-1991
Committees: Metropolitan Hospital Center
- Operating Room Committee 1993-Present
Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Member of Provider Appeals Committee 2003-2010
Cigna Healthcare
- Member Physician advisory Committee 2011-Present
Memberships and Affiliations
- Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Council on Podiatric Medical Education
- New York State Podiatric Medical Association
- American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
