Michael is President of Scheck & Siress and Residency Director for the company. He is an American Board Certified and Illinois Licensed Prosthetist and Orthotist, with over 20 years of experience. He lectures to the University of Illinois/Chicago orthopedic surgery residents; the physical medicine and rehab residents at Loyola, Rush University Medical Center, and Marianjoy Hospitals; as well as Governor`s State physical therapy students.
Michael is the chairman for NCOPE (National Commision on Orthotic Prosthetic Education). In addition, he is an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern University’s orthotic/prosthetic program and is a former member of the board of directors for the Charleston Bending Brace Research and Education Foundation. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and its Midwest Chapter, and the Illinois Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists and Pedorthists.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Iowa, Michael then completed the orthotic and prosthetic program at Northwestern University. Michael has also attended Northwestern’s prestigious Kellogg Management Institute. |
