Dr. Thomas Sgarlato taught for many years; positions held include Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biomechanics at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, and Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biomechanics/Chairman of the Department of Surgery at State University of New York. He also practiced podiatry privately in San Jose and Los Gatos, California for over twenty years. Dr. Sgarlato has authored numerous journal articles and the book, A Compendium of Podiatric Biomechanics. He is founder and chairman of Sgarlato Med, a medical product company devoted to the development and manufacture of surgical implants for feet. A portion of the company's proceeds is donated to APMA Scholarships and The Foundation for Excellence. His certifications and associations include: Diplomat, American College of Podiatric Surgery Diplomat, American College of Podiatric Orthopedics Fellow, American College of Foot Surgery Fellow, American College of Podiatric Sports Medicine Fellow, American College of Podopediatrics Fellow, National Academies of Practice