29 September 2025
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Singapore Time (GMT+8)
Zoom
SGD$30
Registration closes on 24 September 2025, or when all spots are filled, whichever comes first.
Limited Spots Available!
This exclusive professional development seminar is limited to a small group, with only 10 spots available.
Plantar heel pain is a common but complex condition with multifactorial origins, impacting patients’ mobility and quality of life. This presentation examines evidence-based approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, emphasizing the orthopaedic surgeon’s role in providing comprehensive care. Attendees will explore the latest advancements in conservative management, imaging-guided interventions, and surgical options for refractory cases. Real-world case studies and treatment algorithms will provide practical insights to enhance clinical decision-making and optimize patient outcomes.
Who should attend: Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Podiatrists, Rehabilitation Therapists (with relevant professional degrees), Medical Doctors, Podiatrists and Physiotherapy Students.
Patient population covered: Adults
Dr Derek Park is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon with Park Orthopaedics at Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore. He was previously a Senior Consultant at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and a visiting consultant at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Dr Park’s provides care in the generality of Orthopaedic surgery and he has a sub-specialty interest in surgery of the foot and ankle. In particular, he sub-specialises in reconstructive and minimally invasive surgery for complex deformities in diabetic patients.
He graduated from the University of Auckland Medical School in New Zealand in 2001, winning the clinical excellence award in his final year. He was a research fellow on the academic team at the University College London and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore publishing research on cartilage disease and rare bone tumours. He undertook postgraduate Orthopaedic Surgical training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, and trained at several teaching hospitals in London including the Royal London Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, and the Royal Free Hospital. Working in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom for 17 years has taught him to place patient care at the heart of all he does.
Dr Park is uniquely dual-fellowship trained in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery and Foot & Ankle Surgery. He was awarded the British Orthopaedic Association Travelling Fellowships expanding his expertise in India, France and Germany. He obtained the Intercollegiate Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2010. He was a Consultant at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, before moving to Singapore.
Dr Derek Park was an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He also held the position of Clinical Lead for the Multi-Disciplinary Diabetic Foot Service and was a member of the NHG Clinical Workgroup on Diabetic Feet at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Passionate about patient care, teaching and training,
Dr Derek Park won the Service Champion Award and Best Postgraduate Teacher Award at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Dr Derek Park’s contributions to the medical field extend beyond his clinical work and his teaching. He has published twenty-three articles in peer-reviewed journals, authored two textbook chapters on Foot and Ankle Surgery and is on the editorial review panel for British, European and American Orthopaedic surgery journals.
He continues to be a Visiting Consultant to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, and is registered with both the General Medical Council in the UK and Singapore Medical Council as a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr Park is a former rugby player and avid rugby fan and supports children’s rugby as a volunteer coach at the Tanglin Rugby Club. He is also a volunteer mentor for SHINE, a youth charity in Singapore.
Registration and Payment: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Submission of the registration form does not guarantee a place in the course. Payment must be received by the due date prior to attending the training. Further payment instructions will be provided after submission of the registration form.
Confirmation: Registration is confirmed upon receipt of payment or issuance of an invoice.
Cancellation: No refunds will be provided for participant cancellations, including medical leave.
Event Cancellation: Payment does not guarantee that the event will proceed as planned. If the event is cancelled, a full refund will be issued to all registered participants. No additional claims will be accepted.
Foreign Payment Fees: Payments made from a foreign bank account may incur extra fees, including wire transfer charges and currency conversion costs. The payer is responsible for all fees involved. These fees may vary depending on the payment method and the banks involved.
