NORTH CHICAGO, ILL -- David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Dr. William M. Scholl College’s Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) at Rosalind Franklin University and the North Chicago Veteran Administration Hospital was awarded the VA's Certificate for Excellence in Research at a ceremony held March 28 at the North Chicago VA Medical Center.

"Dr. Armstrong has epitomized excellence in clinical care and research at the VA," noted William Chagares, DPM, Chief of Podiatry at the North Chicago VA Medical Center.

"In fact, the work that his team has done has, when combined with our aggressive efforts at clinical management, led to a major decrease in hospital admissions, wounds, infections and amputations.  That is impressive success for our veterans." 

Armstrong was appreciative of the honor.

"I think that the goal of clinical and translational research is to impact the lives of our patients," said Dr. Armstrong. “At the North Chicago VA, my thanks goes to Drs. Chagares, Yong and definitely my colleagues Jim Wrobel, Ryan Crews and Jill Nyland in making that difference every day for our nation's veterans. It is an honor to serve those who have served us."

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About Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is a national leader in interprofessional medical and healthcare education, comprised of the Chicago Medical School, College of Health Professions, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Rosalind Franklin University recently received approval for its new doctoral program in Interprofessional Healthcare Studies – the first in Illinois – and will launch a new master in science program in Psychology Clinical Counseling in fall 2008.

There are more than 15,000 RFUMS graduates in the United States and worldwide.