Since 1985, the No-Nonsense seminar has provided a world-class program with scientific presentations and workshops presented by leading clinicians and experts in podiatric medicine and related disciplines.This event will discuss different surgical techniques of the foot and ankle, explain the biomechanics of the lower extremity, delve into limb salvage and endocrinology care as well as identify would care options of the lower extremity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine through a joint provider agreement between Cine-Med and lerEXPO. Cine-Med is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Cine-Med has approved this activity for a maximum of 25 continuing education contact hours.
Since 1986, The North Central Academy of Podiatric Medicine has proudly presented the No-Nonsense Seminar, an event that not only enriches the field of podiatry but also empowers the next generation of podiatric physicians. The proceeds from this seminar have funded scholarships for Podiatric Medical students across the country, making a meaningful impact on countless careers and advancing the profession.
Your contribution can make a difference. By donating, you’ll help offset educational expenses for these dedicated students, allowing them to focus on achieving excellence in their field. Together, we can continue to nurture talent and ensure the growth and innovation of podiatric medicine.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, The North Central Academy ensures that all donations are tax-deductible. Corporations are welcome to consider contributions as unrestricted grants, further enhancing the reach of this initiative.
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03/06/2026 08:30 am
8:30am - 8:55am MIS Bunionectomy: Techniques & Case Pearls - Brad Abicht, DPM
8:55am - 9:20am Metallic vs Bio integrative Fixation for forefoot surgery - Kenny Luong, DPM
9:20am - 9:45am Lesser Metatarsal Surgery –Indications for open vs MIS - Alireza Khosroabadi , DPM
9:45am - 10:15am Roundtable: MIS in Forefoot Surgery – Where It Fits & Where It Fails
Brad Abicht
DPM, FACFAS
Alireza Khosroabadi
DPM
Kenny Luong
DPM
03/06/2026 10:15 am
03/06/2026 10:30 am
10:30am - 10:55am Complications of Digital Surgery – Tom Chang, DPM
10:55am - 11:20am Plantar Plate Pathology: Open vs MIS approaches – Lowell Weil, DPM
11:20am - 11:45am Surgical Management of Neuromas: When Conservative Treatment Fails -Raquel Sugino, DPM
11:45am - 12:15pm Roundtable: Predicting Success in Common Forefoot Procedures
Raquel Sugino
DPM, MS, FACFAS
Tom Chang
DPM
Lowell Weil, Jr.
DPM
03/06/2026 12:15 pm
03/06/2026 12:45 pm
12:45pm - 1:10pm Coding for First Ray Repair - Jeff Lehrman, DPM
1:10pm - 1:35pm Pre-op Documentation that Defends You in Audit - Krupa Patel, DPM
1:35pm - 2:00pm Managing Surgical Complications Legally & Logistically - David Schweibish, DPM
2:00pm - 2:30pm Roundtable: Risk Management in the Surgical Practice
Krupa Patel
DPM, FACFAS
David Schweibish
DPM
Jeffrey D. Lehrman
DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA
03/06/2026 02:30 pm
03/06/2026 02:45 pm
2:45pm - 3:10pm Equinus Management: Open Gastrocnemius Recession vs MIS Approaches – Patrick DeHeer, DPM
3:10pm - 3:35pm Flatfoot Reconstruction: The When & Where of Employing Periarticular Osteotomies vs Arthrodesis – Tim Miller, DPM
3:35pm - 4:00pm Management of LisFranc Injuries – Zeeshan Hussain, DPM
4:00pm - 4:30pm Roundtable: How Biomechanics Guides Better Surgical Outcomes
Zeeshan Husain
DPM
Patrick DeHeer
DPM
Tim Miller
Podiatric Physician
03/06/2026 04:30 pm
03/06/2026 05:00 pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm Modified Lapidus Procedure: Fixation Constructs & Long-Term Outcomes – Jeff Dikis, DPM
5:30pm - 6:00pm Complications Management in Forefoot Surgery – Corine Creech, DPM
6:00pm - 6:30pm Revision Bunion Surgery: Strategies & Review of Case Examples – Walter Strash, DPM
6:30pm - 7:00pm Roundtable: Surgical Pearls & Pitfalls We All Can Learn From
Jeff Dikis
DPM
Corine Creech
DPM
Walter Strash
DPM
03/07/2026 08:30 am
8:30am - 8:55am Calcaneal Fractures: Open, mini-open, vs Percutaneous – Scott Carrington, DPM
8:55am - 9:20am Hindfoot Arthrodesis: Fixation Preference - IM Nail, Plates, Screws, or Staples - Kelsey Millonig, DPM
9:20am - 9:45am Achilles Tendon Rupture: Open, MIS, or Non-Op Management? Narendra Patel, DPM
9:45am - 10:15am Roundtable: Rearfoot Trauma – What’s Standard of Care Today?
Scott Carrington
DPM
Kelsey J. Millonig
DPM, MPH, FACFAS
Narendra Patel
DPM
03/07/2026 10:15 am
03/07/2026 10:30 am
10:30am - 10:55am Charcot Reconstruction: Realignment as Salvage- Doug Pacaccio, DPM
10:55am - 11:20am Surgical Options for Midfoot Fusions - Julio Ortiz , DPM
11:20am - 11:45am Managing Infection in Post-Op Cases – Christy King, DPM
11:45am - 12:15pm Roundtable: Fixation Choices in Limb Salvage
Doug Pacaccio
DPM, FACFAS
Julio Ortiz
DPM, FACFAS
Christy M. King
DPM, FACFAS
03/07/2026 12:15 pm
03/07/2026 12:45 pm
12:45pm - 1:10pm Diagnosis and management of chronic dermatologic conditions of the lower extremity - Bill Scherer, DPM
1:10pm - 1:35pm Advances in onychomycosis, verrucae, and skin barrier health – Warren Joseph, DPM
1:35pm - 2:00pm Dermatologic Diagnostic Miscues – Lelan Jaffe, DPM
2:00pm - 2:30pm Roundtable: Diagnosing and Managing Lower Extremity Dermatology
Warren S. Joseph
DPM, FIDSA
Leland Jaffe
DPM, FACFAS, CWSP
William Scherer
DPM, MS, DABFAS
03/07/2026 02:30 pm
03/07/2026 02:45 pm
2:45pm - 3:10pm Surgical and nonsurgical approaches to tarsal tunnel, Baxter’s, and peroneal nerve entrapment - Peter Bregman, DPM
3:10pm - 3:35pm Neuromodulation, regenerative techniques, and diagnostic blocks - Steven Barrett, DPM
3:35pm - 4:00pm Hydrodissection for improved patient outcomes - Gabriella Yurkanin, DPM
4:00pm - 4:30pm Roundtable: Cracking the Code on Nerve Pain- the Path to Relief
Peter Bregman
DPM
Gabriela M. Yurkanin
DPM, PC
Stephen Barrett
DPM
03/07/2026 04:30 pm
03/07/2026 05:00 pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm Post-Op Footwear: What to Use, When to Use It, and Why It Matters - Teresa Alpert, C.Ped, CO
5:30pm - 6:00pm Orthoses After Surgery: Timing, Design, and Clinical Decision-Making - Jeff Rich, C.Ped
6:00pm - 6:30pm Pedorthic Strategies to Improve Healing and Prevent Complications - Roger Marzano, C.Ped, CO
6:30pm - 7:00pm Roundtable: Post-Op Pedorthic Care in the Real World
Roger Marzano
CPO, CPed
Jeff Rich
C.Ped, CO
Teresa Alpert
CPed, CO
03/08/2026 08:30 am
8:30am - 8:55am What Really Matters in Foot and Ankle Biomechanics - Mark Mendeszoon, DPM
8:55am - 9:20am Exercise is Medicine - Benefits of Exercise on Longevity and Quality of Life - Karen Langone, DPM
9:20am - 9:45am The Psychology of Movement and Getting Athletes to Commit to Conservative Care - Rob Conenello, DPM
9:45am - 10:15am Roundtable: Applying the Evidence: What Clinicians Should Do Tomorrow
Mark J. Mendeszoon
DPM
Karen Langone
DPM
Robert Conenello
DPM
03/08/2026 10:15 am
03/08/2026 10:30 am
10:30am - 10:55am Diabetic Osteomyelitis: Resection & Debridement vs Amputation- Haywan Chiu, DPM
10:55am - 11:20am BACK to FRAME Basics on external fixation – Adrienne Estes, DPM
11:20am - 11:45am Transverse Tibial Transport - Michael Theodoulou, DPM
11:45am - 12:15pm Roundtable: Reconstruction Strategies in the High-Risk Limb
Michael Theodoulo
DPM, FACFAS
Adrienne M. Estes
DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc
Haywan Chiu
DPM, FACFAS
03/08/2026 12:15 pm
03/08/2026 12:45 pm
03/08/2026 01:00 pm
1:00pm - 1:25pm The Sprained Ankle That Wasn’t- Subtalar Instability- Jake Wynes, DPM
1:25pm - 1:50pm Conservative vs Surgical: Making the Right Call- Gan Golshteyn, DPM
1:50pm - 2:15pm Surgical Solutions for the Athletic Ankle in 2026 – Marque Allen, DPM
2:15pm - 2:45pm Roundtable: Return to Play: Timing, Risk, Responsibility
Jake Wynes
DPM, MS, FACFAS
Gan Golshteyn
MS, DPM, FACFAS
Marque Allen
DPM, FACFAS
03/08/2026 02:45 pm
2:45pm - 3:10pm AI as Your Smartest Colleague: From Overwhelm to Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch - Andrew Lundquist, DPM
3:10pm - 3:35pm Reimagining Burnout: Fostering Purpose in Medical Practice - Ashley Dikis, DPM
3:35pm - 4:00pm Stop Posting. Start Connecting: Turning Social Media Into a Relationship Engine - Sarah Haller, DPM
4:00pm - 4:30pm Roundtable: The Business of Being Human in a Digital Practice
Ashley Dikis
DPM
Andrew Lundquist
DPM
Sarah Haller
DPM