[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW YORK COLLEGE OF 
                       PODIATRIC MEDICINE (NYCPM)

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2011

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 100th 
anniversary of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, which was 
founded by Dr. Maurice J. Lewi in 1911 within my Congressional 
District. Chiropody was a craft that existed up to 1885, when men and 
women learned through training the skill to alleviate pain and 
discomfort for those afflicted with minor foot ailments. The New York 
State legislature awarded chiropodists the right to organize and to 
determine the fitness of individuals who were interested in practicing 
chiropody in 1905.
  This historic legislation paved the path for the founding of the New 
York School of Chiropody. Dr. Maurice J. Lewi, who during that time was 
serving as Secretary to the New York State Board of Examiners, was an 
effective advocate and educator in the field of Chiropody, and became 
the school's first President.
  Dr. Lewi created and organized the curriculum and drafted the 
legislation governing the practice of chiropody. He was most effective 
in advancing the specialized profession of podiatry through evidence-
based science, research and strategic partnerships.
  Since its founding, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine has 
been an active source of education, training and research in the field 
of podiatric medicine, and has emerged as a leader and facilitator in 
creating and establishing multi-dimensional programs in podiatric 
medicine. Its impact has been guided and nurtured by its current 
president, Louis L. Levine, and its board of trustees.
  In recent years, NYCPM has expanded into the international 
educational arena with twice-yearly programs for podologists from 
Spain; a program at Foot Center of New York for podiatry students from 
Canada, and an affiliation with their school in Quebec.
  NYCM also has an externship at the Sheba Medical Center at Tel 
Hashomer. The College also features prominent guest speakers from 
around the world. NYCPM has reached out to its surrounding community, 
offering foot screenings at numerous neighborhood health fairs, 
including the American Diabetes Association's annual Diabetes Expo and 
the Central Harlem Health Revival.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the New York 
College of Podiatric Medicine and its affiliate, The Foot Center of New 
York. I would also like to congratulate Louis L. Levine, President and 
Chief Executive Officer; Stanley Mandel, Chairman; the Board of 
Trustees; and the NYCPM staff as leaders in enhancing the level of 
acceptance, understanding, and knowledge regarding podiatric medical 
education and training, podiatric technology development and podiatric 
research throughout the world.

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