Ep. 182 – George Tye Liu, DPM, FACFAS – ACFAS President, Researcher, Leader!

Deans Chat welcomes Dr. George Tye Liu, current president of the American College of Foot and Ankle surgeons! Dr. Liu is a remarkable leader of the profession, currently working in Dallas TX as an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern. Dr. Liu specializes in Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction surgery.

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Dr. Liu completed his undergraduate degree from Trinity University in San Antonio TX with a double major in Biochemistry and Biology. Join us, as we get the inside scoop into what sparked his interests in podiatric medicine. He went on to complete his 4 yr podiatric medical degree with Temple University followed by his 3 year surgical residency program with University of Texas Health Science Center. As a lifelong learner, Dr. Liu completed additional Fellowship training with 2 international fellowships focused on Orthopedic Trauma, one in Dresden, Germany with AO and the other in Catania, Italy. Tune in, as he describes how Fellowship training influenced and impacted his career. 

Dr. Liu is also a prolific educator. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, delivered a plethora of invited lectures both nationally and internationally as well authored many textbook chapters in the topics of foot and ankle surgery. Listen, as he shares some of his experiences education during multi-disciplinary grand rounds with orthopedic, internal medicine, radiology and podiatric residents at University of Texas Southwestern.  As a section editor for the Journal of Foot and Ankle surgery, Dr. Liu shares his insights about publishing and conducting research. He recently obtained his Masters degree in Biostatistics from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Listen, as he shares why high quality research is important to advance the future of foot and ankle surgery and the podiatric profession in general. 

Dr. Liu has been a tremendous leader in the profession both nationally and locally. He has received many awards in his career and describes how the call of leadership drives us forward. He has served in many roles (chair, board member and committee member for various task forces) with the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. He is current faculty for the AO North America, prior chair of Planning committee for the American Diabetes Association and part of the Advisory board for the American Academy of Foot and Ankle Osteosynthesis. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to get to know Dr. George Tye Liu! 

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