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Christina Pratt

Graduate Placement Director Assistant Professor DPM

Programs and Courses Taught

Introduction to Clinical Medicine Podiatric Surgery II and III Pediatrics

About Me

Dr. Pratt received her undergraduate degree from John Carroll University and thereafter obtained a Master's degree in Medical Ethics from Case Western Reserve University before going on to earn her medical degree at the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, CA. Here, she served as the school's national delegate to the American Podiatric Medical Students' Association. Dr. Pratt's three-year surgical residency with reconstructive rearfoot & ankle training was completed at The Cleveland Clinic, Mercy Health and Akron General Hospitals. Dr. Pratt served as Chief Resident in her third year in a program of 18 residents. After serving her alma mater as an Assistant Professor at CSPM directly out of residency, Dr. Pratt then returned to her hometown to join the faculty at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and to see patients in private practice. She was awarded the KSUCPM Faculty of the Year award in her first year as faculty. After 6 years at KSUCPM, she returned to teaching full time for SMU-CPM in 2022. Dr. Pratt is board certified by both the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).

Education

The Cleveland Clinic/Mercy Health PMSR/RRA Residency, 2016 California School of Podiatric Medicine, DPM, 2013 Case Western Reserve University, MA Medical Ethics, 2008

Teaching Interests

Introductory clinical skills Podiatric surgery curriculum

Scholarly Interests

MIS surgical techniques Fat pad augmentation Emerging techniques in hallux valgus