Academic Education
2015 “European Train the Foot Trainer” certificate from International Diabetes Federation (IDF) και International Working Group of the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF).
2008 MSc (Hons) Podiatry, University of Brighton .
2003 BSc (Hons) Podiatry, University of Brighton.
Professional Experience
- Visiting lecturer at Msc Nursing, Athens Nursing School (2021 – today)
- Private podiatry clinic (2008 – today )
- Clinical supervisor and lecturer at BSc Podiatry Degree, Metropolitan College / Queen Margaret University (2018- today)
- Visiting lecturer at Msc Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity, Athens Medical School (2017 – today)
- Visiting podiatrist at diabetic foot clinic of Laiko General Hospital (2008-2015)
- Visiting podiatrist at diabetic foot clinic of Tzanio General Hospital (2008 - 2014)
- Professional mentor / tutor of newly qualified podiatrists (2008 - today)
- Lecturer / Speaker at a number of conferences (2008 - today)
- Author of a number of published articles related to diabetes or foot health (2008 - today)
- Band 6 Podiatrist, full time, at Islington NHS, London (2004-2008)
- Locum podiatrist in London (2003-2004)
Speaker - Workshops
Two-day workshops - Events of the Diabetic Foot Diseases Research Company (EMEDIP). Talks about offloading, dressings, appropriate footwear and the contribution of the Podiatrist to the diabetic foot.
VASSILITSA GREVENA, October 17-19, 2014
http://www.emedip.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/emedip_vasilitsa_17_10_2014_prog.pdf
LAKE PLASTIRA, October 18-20, 2013
http://www.emedip.gr/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3rd_symposium_emedip_5__02_2015_fp.pdf
LEFKADA, 6-8 July 2012
http://www.emedip.gr/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/emedip-lefkada-programe.pdf
ALEXANDROUPOLI, October 21-23, 2011
http://emedip.gr/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/EMEDIP_PR_3ptyxo_Alexan_anap.pdf
IOANNINA 11-13 December 2009
http://www.emedip.gr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/FRS.001_Prok_Programma-06.pdf
PATRAS 28-30 November 2008
SAMOS 4-6 July 2008
Speaker - Conferences
- ATHENS (ESPP) 2024: 5th Conference of Podiatrists. Speech: "Topical treatment of onychomycosis"
- ATHENS (AKRON) MARCH 9-10 2024: 2nd Materclass in Podology. Speech: "Guidelines for the diabetic foot and red flags"
- ATHENS (EMEDIP) FEBRUARY 2-5, 2024: 10th Panhellenic Conference (with International Participation). Speech: "Therapeutic footwear for diabetes"
- ATHENS (AKRON) 2023: 1st Materclass in Podology. Speech: "the role of podiatrist"
- ATHENS (EMEDIP) FEBRUARY 3-6, 2022: 8th Panhellenic Conference (with International Participation)
- ATHENS (EMEDIP) JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 2, 2020: 7th Panhellenic Conference (with International Participation)
- ATHENS (ESPP) 2018: 3rd Conference of Podiatrists. Speech: "Use of dressings on the diabetic foot"
- ATHENS (EMEDIP) FEBRUARY 1-4, 2018: 6th Panhellenic Conference (with International Participation)
- ATHENS (ESPP) 2017: 2nd Conference of Podiatrists. Speech: "Onychology pathology."
- ATHENS (ESPP) 2016: 1st Conference of Podiatrists. Speech: "Anatomical abnormalities of the small toes"
- THESSALONIKI (EMEDIP) FEBRUARY 5-8, 2015: 3rd Panhellenic Symposium (with International Participation)
- ATHENS (EMEDIP) FEBRUARY 6-8, 2014: 4th Panhellenic Symposium (with International Participation), Speech "Offloading the Diabetic Foot - When and How"
- ATHENS (EMEDIP) FEBRUARY 9-11, 2012: 3rd Panhellenic Symposium (with International Participation), Speech on Dressings for the Diabetic Foot
- ATHENS (EDE) MARCH 8-10, 2012: Event "From Prevention to Treatment of Diabetes and its Complications", Speech "Diabetic Foot Care"
- ATHENS (EDE) MARCH 16-20, 2011: 12th PANHELLENIC DIABETIC CONFERENCE, Lecture "Foot Care"
- PORTO HELI / GREECE (HADF, MEET) 7-10 July 2011: 1st Annual Joint Conference of the Hellenic Association for the study of the Diabetic Foot and Multidisciplinary European Endovascular Therapy, Presentation "Off Loading - Dressings"
- ATHENS (EMEDIP) APRIL 15-18, 2010: 2nd Panhellenic Symposium (with International Participation), Presentation / Announcement: "The Contribution of Alginate Dressings to the Diabetic Foot"
- Speech at a Clinical Tutorial: "The Use of Dressings on Diabetic Foot Ulcers"
- "Diabetic Village" Event: Presentation / Announcement: "Detection of Foot at Risk in People with Diabetes"
Speaker - Events
LAIKO HOSPITAL - March 2013
Speech and Training in Hospital Nursing Staff on the Diabetic Foot
TZANIO HOSPITAL - December 2010
Speech and Training for Physicians / Diabetologists on the Diabetic Foot
Various Events / Participations
- ATHENS (Syntagma Square) FEBRUARY 28, 2014 (EMEDIP / ELODI): Open Event for the Public "Prevention and Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, as well as the Diabetic Foot, Participation in the Performance of Diabetic Foot Assessment
- ATHENS (Pedion tou Areos) NOVEMBER 12-13, 2011: Diabetic Village, Participation in the Conduct of Foot Examination for Patients
- ATHENS (Park Hotel) NOVEMBER 12-13, 2011: Diabetic Village, Speech "Foot Care for People with Diabetes"
- MUNICIPALITY OF HOLARGOU-PAPAGOU NOVEMBER 28, 2011: Speech "The Diabetic Foot in People with Diabetes"
- ATHENS (Syntagma Square) NOVEMBER 22-23, 2010: Information Campaign for Awareness and Preventive Examinations (Screening), Participation in the Conduct of Foot Examination for Patients
- ANDROS OCTOBER 2, 2010: Diabetes Association "Glykeia Poreia", Speech to people with diabetes "Foot Care"
- SYROS 10 SEPTEMBER 2010: Diabetes Association "Glykeia Poreia", Speech to people with diabetes "Foot Care"
- NAXOS JUNE 26, 2010: Diabetes Association "Glykeia Poreia", Speech to people with diabetes "Foot Care"
- THESSALONIKI OCTOBER 16-18, 2009: 7th Panhellenic Conference Possasdia, Speech "The Diabetic Foot"
- PAROS 19 SEPTEMBER 2009: Diabetes Association "Glykeia Poreia", Speech to people with diabetes "Foot Care"
- TINOS OCTOBER 11, 2008: Diabetes Association "Glykeia Poreia", Speech to people with diabetes "Foot Care"
- SYROS OCTOBER 10, 2008: Diabetes Association "Glykeia Poreia", Speech to people with diabetes "Foot Care"
Speaker - Seminars
KARPENISI (EMEDIP) 25-27 NOVEMBER 2011
Clinical Seminar: Diabetes and Vascular Disease
1st Speech "The Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (Offloading and Dressings)
2nd Lecture "The Role of the Podiatrist in the Diabetic Foot"
http://emedip.gr/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/EMEDIP_PR_3ptyxo.pdf
Articles
- HEALTH NEWS (healthnews.gr): Article "Diabetic Foot Care"
- ME (Magazine) NOVEMBER 2011: Article about the Diabetic Foot
- DIABETIC NEWS (JAN-MAR 2010), Article "Why and How to Take Care of My Feet"
Video
4th Panhellenic Conference of the Society for the Study of Diabetic Foot Diseases (EMEDIP). Athens General Hospital "LAIKO", Athens - Clinical tutorial: "Offloading - When and How".