Expert Lecture Series – How to Start a Charity or Participate in Philanthropy with Patricia Nicholas, DPM

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Determine your “why” to participate in philanthropy (establish your offering; establish your goal)

2. Choosing a charity that fits

3. Establishing your charitable budget

4. Understand the role of podiatry in international medical missions

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Dr. Patricia Nicholas is a graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

After her residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, she started her private practice on Long Island, NY for 20 years. She specializes in non-surgical care of the foot and ankle all aspects of foot care and in all age groups.

Her diplomate at the American Academy of Wound Management was conferred in 2001.  She ran multiple successful medical practices on the North Shore of Long Island, New York for the past 20 years

She is currently a Podiatric Physician specializing in non-surgical treatment of the foot and ankle at Orthopedic Center of Florida in Fort Myers, Fl.

She is the Founder and President of Kindest hearts Foundation, a non-profit organization servicing a rural town in Haiti by providing education, medical care and job

She is the first minority president and the second woman president of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) and made advancements to population health agenda. She is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). She chaired the Ethics Committee, Awards and Recognition Committee and Membership Committee, Public Education and Information Committee among many others.  She serves as Chair of the Podiatry Committee for the State of New York Workers’ Compensation Board. She is an adjunct clinical instructor at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She is Past President of the Caribbean American Medical and Scientific Association.

She is very involved in leadership position in her field and mentors young professional in interesting in her specialty.  She also founded a non-profit organization providing education and healthcare in Haiti.  She is the ultimate optimist, always believing things work out how they are supposed to. Touching people lives and improving their quality of life is her main focus.