About Dr. Law

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Mon Valley Trauma and Reconstructive Surgical Fellowship- The Orthopedic Group – Belle Vernon, PA

Monongahela Valley Hospital, St. Clair Hospital, Uniontown Hospital, Spartan Surgery Center

Director: Mark H. Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS

Date of Graduation: July 31st, 2021

 

Podiatric Medical and Surgical Residency- Grant Medical Center – Columbus, OH

PMSR/RRA- Level 1 Trauma Hospital

Director: Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Chief Resident, 2019-2020

Date of Graduation: June 30th, 2020

 

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (SCPM)

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science – North Chicago, IL

Date of Graduation: June 2nd, 2017

 

Bachelor of Science – University of California, Los Angeles 

Major: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

Minor: Asian Languages and Cultures

Date of Graduation: March 18th, 2011

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

Pennsylvania License# SC007073  

Ohio License# 59.000658 

NPI: 1164953170 DEA# FL9270733

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA) Board Qualified: March 17th, 2020

National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Parts I-III

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification 2017- 2021

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Trauma Life Support Course

WORK EXPERIENCE

Peer Tutor – Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, SCPM, 2014-2016. Biochemistry, Lower Extremity Anatomy, Pediatric Orthopaedics, and Pharmacology

Math & Science Head Tutor – Academics Etc., Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 2011-2013

RESEARCH

– National Institutes of Health Research Fellow, NIH Grant: 2T35 DK 74390-6

Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) Labs, SCPM, 2014-2015

 

– Undergraduate Research Investigator, Jacobsen Lab

Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, UCLA, 2009-2011

PUBLICATIONS

– In Progress: Law RW, So E, Casciato D, Logan DB. A Systematic Review of the Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy.

 

– Casciato, D, Yancovitz S, Law RW, Thompson JM, Barron IM, Hyer CF. (2020) Anatomic Description of the Fourth and Fifth Tarsometatarsal Articulation: A Cadaveric Study. JFAS (In Press) https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2020.11.009

 

– Rushing CJ, Law RW, Hyer CF. (2020) Early Experience with the CADENCE Total Ankle Prosthesis. JFAS 60(1), 67-73.  https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2020.08.023

– Law RW, Langan T, Consul D, Steriovski J, Prissel M, Hyer CF. (2020) Safety Profile Associated with Calcaneal Autograft Harvesting using a Reaming Graft Harvester. Foot & Ankle International. September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1177/1071100720945693

 

– Law RW, Casciato DJ, Hyer CF. (2020) How a Residency Transitioned from In-person to Web-Based Weekly Academic Meetings during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Podiatry Today. https://www.podiatrytoday.com/how-residency-transitioned-web-based-weekly-academic-meetings-during-covid-19-pandemic

 

– Casciato DJ, Ead JK, Rushing CJ, Law RW, Calaj PM, Mosseri AV, Singh BN. (2020) Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Resident Authored Publications in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Systematic Review. JFAS 59(3), 550-555. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2019.09.029

– Olson JM, Evans CJ, Ngo KT, Law RW et al. (2019) Expression-Based Cell Lineage Analysis in Drosophila through a course-based research Experience for Early Undergraduates. G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 9 (9); https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.119.400541

– Chu AK, Law RW, Greschner JM, Hyer CF. (2019) Effectiveness of the Cadaver Lab in Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Programs. JFAS 59(2), 246-252. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2019.08.004

 

– Law RW, So E, Chu AKC, Logan DB. (2018). Pitted Keratolysis: A Case Report and Review of Current Literature. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare 28(1), 71-73.  https://doi.org/10.1177/2010105818767167

 

– Law RW. Randomized Trial Comparing Suture Button with Single Syndesmotic Screw for Syndesmosis Injury. ACFAS Scientific Literature Review. https://www.acfas.org/Research-and-Publications/Scientific-Literature-Reviews/March-2018/SLR—March-2018—Rona-W–Law/

 

– Deleris A., Greenberg MVC., Ausin I., Law, RW, Moissiard G., Schubert D., Jacobsen SE. (2010). Involvement of a JmjC domain-containing histone demethylase in DRM2-mediated maintenance DNA methylation. EMBO Reports, 11 (12), 950-955. https://doi.org/10.1038/embor.2010.158

PRESENTATIONS

– Clinical Outcomes of Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy for the Treatment of Painful Flatfoot Deformities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Podium, 2021 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Las Vegas, NV

 

Percutaneous Joint Preparation for Charcot Arthropathy: A Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique and A Case Report

Poster, 2021 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Las Vegas, NV

 

Outcomes for the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus and Associated Bone Marrow Edema with Fluoroscopically Guided Subchondral Calcium Phosphate Injections: 28 Patient Case Series

Poster, 2021 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Las Vegas, NV

 

Patient Outcomes of Percutaneous Plantar Fasciotomy Using an Ultrasound Guided Non-Thermal Hydraulic Microdebrider

Poster, 2021 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Las Vegas, NV

 

Synovial Chondramatosis of the Ankle Joint with Concomitant Flexor Hallucis Longus Tenosynovitis: A Case Series

Poster, 2021 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Las Vegas, NV

 

– Anatomic Description of the Fourth and Fifth Tarsometatarsal Articulation: A Cadaveric Study

Poster, 2021 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Las Vegas, NV

 

The Safety Profile Associated with Calcaneal Autograft Harvesting using a Reaming Graft Harvester

Podium, 2020 104th OHFAMA Annual Scientific Seminar, Columbus, OH

Podium, 2020 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, San Antonio, TX

Poster, 2019 AOFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Chicago, IL

First Ray Reconstruction using the Masquelet Technique: A Case Series

Poster, 2020 Ohiohealth Regional Research Symposium (Virtual Presentation), Columbus, OH

Poster, 2020 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, San Antonio, TX

 

Chondroplasty of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint as a Joint Salvage Procedure: A Case Report

Poster, 2019 Northeast Ohio Academy of Podiatric Medicine Fall Seminar, Cleveland, OH

 

Primary Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Leg Type: A Case Report and Literature Review

Poster, 2020 104th OHFAMA Annual Scientific Seminar, Columbus, OH 

Poster, 2019 Northeast Ohio Academy of Podiatric Medicine Fall Seminar, Cleveland, OH

 

Effectiveness of the Cadaver Lab in Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Programs

Poster, 2019 APMA The National Scientific Conference, Salt Lake City, UT

 

Utilizing Fresh Cryopreserved Chondral Allograft for the Repair of First Metatarsal Head Osteochondral Defects: A Cadaveric Study and Review of Literature

Poster, 2019 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, New Orleans, LA

 

Interpositional Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Fourth and Fifth Tarsometatarsal Arthritis

Poster, 2018 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Nashville, TN

 

Antibiotic Cement-Coated Rods for the Treatment of Infected Intramedullary Nail: Technique Guide and a Case Series Review

Poster, 2018 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Nashville, TN

 

Surgical Repair of an Achilles Tendon Rupture

Podium, RFUMS Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Grand Rounds, Nov 2015

 

The Effect of Walking Surface and Footwear in Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy Compared to Age Matched Controls. 

Podium, 46th Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum, Creighton U, Omaha, NE, 2015

Podium, Illinois Podiatric Medical Students’ Association (IPMSA) Midwinter Seminar, Jan 2015 

Poster, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Research Symposium, Dec 2014

CONFERENCES & LEARNING LABS
  • Arthrex Surgical Podiatry Fellowship Forum in Naples Florida 4/2021
  • NovaStep Static Ex-Fix & PECA Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Bunionectomy lab, 1/20/2020
  • Integra SALTO and SALTO XT revision Total Ankle Replacement Lab, 1/11/2020
  • Stryker Orthopaedics DPM Advanced Resident Course, San Diego, 12/6/2019
  • American Academy of Foot & Ankle Osteosynthesis Comprehensive & Advanced Course, 2018-2019
  • American College of Foot & Ankle Surgery Arthroscopy Course, 2019
  • Stryker Trauma & Extremities Academic Courses for Healthcare (TEACH), Columbus, OH, 2019
  • Zimmer BioMet Phoenix Tibiotalocalcaneal Intramedullary Nail lab, 2018
  • OHFAMA-Grant Medical Center Residency Annual Scientific Symposium, 2018, 2019, 2020
  • Wright INBONE II, INFINITY, PROPHECY Total Ankle Replacement Lab, 2019
  • Integra CADENCE Total Ankle Replacement Lab 2018, 2019
  • Ankle Arthroscopy Lab, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH, 2018, 2019
  • Depuy-Synthes External fixation Lab, 2018
  • OrthoFix External Fixation Conference, 2017
AWARDS & HONORS
  • 2nd place, 104th OHFAMA Annual Scientific Poster Competition, May 14, 2020
  • 3rd place, 104th Annual Gerard V. Yu, DPM Scientific Paper Competition, May 14, 2020
  • OhioHealth Outstanding Professional Conduct Award, Grant Medical Center, 2018-2019

Recognition of Exemplary Professionalism, Academic Performance, and Service

  • Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Class of 2017 Student Camaraderie Award
  • Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Service Award, Ruby Level, 100+ hours 
  • APMA Educational Foundation Scholarship, Merz North America, 2015-2017
  • Best Scientific Talk, 10th Annual All School Research Consortium, RFUMS, 2015
  • 1st place, RFUMS Summer Research Poster Session, 2015
  • Scholl Alumni Association Scholarship, 2015
  • Van Trees Undergraduate Research Scholarship, UCLA, 2012
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
  • Member, Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association (OHFAMA), 2017-2020
  • Member, ACFAS Fellowship Committee, 2020-2021
  • President, Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, 2014-15
  • Student Member, Scholl College Committee on Academic Review and Promotion, 2015
  • Treasurer, RFUMS Research Honor Society, 2014-15
  • Scholl Student Ambassador and Orientation Advisor, 2014-15
  • Member, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 2013-present 
  • Member, American Podiatric Medical Association, 2017-present
  • Member, Institute for Podiatric Excellence & Development, 2015- present
COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • Ohio Special Olympics 2019 Basketball Tournament, Hilliard, Ohio
  • Columbus Marathon, Podiatry Tent, 2017, 2018
  • St. Vincent Homeless Health Fair, 2015
  • Feed My Starving Children, 2015 
  • AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer Walk, 2015
  • Special Olympics Wisconsin Fit Feet, 2014-15
  • Walk to Cure Arthritis, 2014, 2015
  • Wisconsin Ironman Triathlon, 2014
  • Operation Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, 2014
  • Chicago Marathon, Podiatry Tent, 2013, 2014
  • Global Medical Brigades, Santa Rosa, Honduras, 2010
  • One Heart Source Ambassador, Mateves Village of Arusha, Tanzania, 2009-10
ACTIVITIES
  • Columbus Young Professionals Women’s Winter Basketball League, 1st place, 2019
  • Raheli Joseph Secondary Education Sponsorship Trustee, 2010-2015
  • Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS), 2014
  • APMSA Women’s Basketball Tournament, 1st place, 2014, 2015
  • APAMSA Red Lantern Culture Show, 2014, 2015
  • City of Torrance Recreation 5th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, 2013
MISC.

Additional Languages: Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese

Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, Intramural sports, traveling, team building, hiking, reading, cooking, volunteering, and mentorship. 

Dr. Rona Wai Yin Law, DPM, AACFAS

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