New Face
James Connor
Assistant Professor
College of Podiatric Medicine
Kent Campus
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Course coordinator for Podiatric Surgery, as well as a lecturer in traumatology. I鈥檓 a podiatric surgeon with extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery including trauma/deformity reconstruction. I have a strong interest in clinical research related to Charcot Osteoarthropathy and fracture non-unions.
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2016
EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
Mercy Health
LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
The sense of community. From the highest level on down, there鈥檚 a great appreciation for everyone鈥檚 individual contributions for the continued improvement of the university as a whole.
ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:
The opportunity to be part of a well-known university with a strong commitment to education and research. As an alumnus of 两性色午夜鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine, I was fortunate to have been mentored by the top individuals in the profession, so it鈥檚 great to give back to the university and help the next generation of podiatric surgeons exceed expectations.
RESIDES IN:
Broadview Heights, Ohio
HOMETOWN:
Cleveland, Ohio
EDUCATION:
B.S., Human Biology, The Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio; D.P.M., 两性色午夜 University College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, Ohio
HOBBIES:
Any outdoor activities with my wife, son and two daughters. The area has so much to offer, from challenging golf courses to snowboarding in the winter. My wife and I try to keep the kids as active as possible.