Jennifer Van

Jennifer Van, MBA, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM
 

Interim Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs

Chairperson and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Division Chief - Podiatric Surgery, Temple Jeanes Hospital
Externship Director, TUH Podiatric Surgery Residency
Vice President - ACFAS, Tri-State Region

Phone: 215-777-5848

 

Educational Background:

DPM, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
MBA, Temple University Fox School of Business, Philadelphia, PA
BA, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Professional Experience:
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Chairperson and Associate Professor, Department of Surgery

Certifications and Qualifications
Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine

Awards:
Professor of the Year Award, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 2023
Clinician of the Year Award, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 2018
Professor of the Year Award, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 2016
Clinician of the Year Award, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 2015

Professional Courses:
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons MIS Course, Faculty Instructor – Los Angeles 2023
Arthrex Minimally Invasive Surgical Course – Philadelphia 2021
Wright Medical Minimally Invasive Surgical Course – Philadelphia 2021
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Arthroscopy Course, Faculty Instructor – Chicago 2019

Publications and Research:

  • Mateen, S, Van J. “Ligament Insufficiency with Flatfoot: Spring Ligament and Deltoid Ligament.” Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 2022. In Press, Journal Pre-Proof.
  • Meyr AJ, Mateen S, Skolnik J, Van J. “Evaluation of the relationship between aspects of medical complexity and work relative value units (wRVUs) for foot and ankle surgical procedures.” Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Available online 3 July 2020.  
  • Hasenstein T, Van J, et al. “Soft Tissue Reconstruction with Diabetic Foot Tissue Loss.” Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Volume 36. Number 3. Pages 425-437. July 2019.
  • Van J. “Keys To Navigating The Hospital Credentialing And Privileging Process.” Podiatry Today. Volume 32. Issue 2. Pages 50-53. February 2019.
  • Crowell A, Van J, Meyr AJ. “Early weight bearing following arthrodesis of the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint: A systematic Review.” Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Nov.-Dec. 2018. 57(6):1204-1206. [Pubmed ID 30253966].
  • Crowell A, Van J, Meyr AJ. “Early weight bearing following arthrodesis of the first metatarsal-medial cuneiform joint: A systematic Review.” Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Nov.-Dec. 2018. 57(6):1200-1203. [Pubmed ID 30201557]. 
  • Sansosti LE, Van J, Meyr AJ. “The Effect of Obesity on Total Ankle Arthroplasty Post-Operative Complications: A Systematic Review.” Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Mar.-Apr. 2018. 57(2): 353-356. [Pubmed ID 29284576].
  • Pirozzi K, Van, J, Meyr A, Pontious J. “Demographic Description of the Presentation and Treatment of Lower Extremity Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Secondary to Skin Popping in Intravenous Drug Abusers.” Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery March-April. 2014. 53(2):156-159. [Pubmed ID 24556482].
  • Poster Presented at 2013 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Wagoner M, Van J, Nolan, C, Creech C, Cornell R, Meyr A. “Can Foot & Ankle Surgeons Accurately Estimate Patient Body Mass Index?” Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery Jan.-Feb. 2014. 53(1):36-40. [Pubmed ID 24239428].
  • Poster Presented at 2011 Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference
  • Van J, Mateen S, Shim H, et al. “MRSA?MSSA Carrier Rates Among Patients Undergoing Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery.”
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2021 ACFAS Scientific Conference
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2021 Goldfarb Clinical Conference
  • Van J, Skolnik J, Mateen S, et al. “Retrospective Analysis of the Durability and Functionality of the Chopart’s Amputation.”
  • 1st Place 2020 Goldfarb Clinical Conference 
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2020 Goldfarb Clinical Conference
  • Van J, Skolnik J, Mateen S, et al. “Retrospective Analysis of the Durability and Functionality of the Chopart’s Amputation.”
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2019 Goldfarb Clinical Conference
  • Van J, Skolnik J, Mateen S, Sievers J, Gulati A. “Autologous Fat Grafting for the Treatment of Chronic Equinus and Contracture Scar of the Achilles Tendon.” 
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2019 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2019 Goldfarb Clinical Conference
  • Van J, Mateen S, Skolnik, J, Tran S, Bloom A. “Incidence of Achilles Tendon Ruptures Utilizing the Kuwada Classification and MRI Findings at an Urban Level I Trauma Center.” 
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2019 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2019 Goldfarb Clinical Conference
  • Van J, Hasenstein T, Skolnik J, Mateen S, Gulati A. “Reamputation Rate Among Patients at a Large Urban Hospital Quantified as Average Number of Days.” 
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2019 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2019 Goldfarb Clinical Conference – 2nd Place
  • Skolnik J, Gulati A, Boparai G, Van J, Meyr AJ. “Average Foot Reamputation Rate in an Urban Patient Population as Quantified in Number of Days.” 
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2018 Annual Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference
  • Van J, Lin J, Fung C, Lohre J. “Surgical Site Infection Rates and Preoperative MRSA Colonization in Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery.” 
  • Poster Accepted for Presentation at 2017 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Sheth S, Cardena V, Murray W, Weaver A, Hirschbein E, Van J. “Ankle Fracture Skin Closure: Staples versus Suture.”
  • Poster Presented at 2016 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Wiest A, Sansosti L, Ellis W, Meyr A, Yurkanin G, Van J. “Treatment of Joint Depression Calcaneal Fractures Utilizing Combination Mini External Fixator and Percutaneous Screw Fixation.”
  • Poster Presented at 2015 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
  • Van J. ACFAS on-line Scientific Literature Review, May 2013.  “Treatment of Posttraumatic Equinus Deformity and Concomitant Soft Tissue Defects of the Heel.” Shut H, Ma B, Kan S, Wang H, Shao H, Watson JT. J Trauma. 2011 Dec;71(6):1699-1704.

Professional lectures:
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Women’s Symposium, Faculty Instructor 2023
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Arthroscopy Course, Faculty Instructor – Chicago, IL     2022
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, Faculty Instructor – Las Vegas 2022
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Podcast: Equinus, Panelist – Philadelphia   2022
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Rearfoot Workshop, Faculty Instructor – Austin 2022
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, Faculty Instructor – Las Vegas 2021
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, Lecturer – Chicago 2021