Summary: Dr. Patrick Foley received a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics from Saint Louis University graduating 1987. He maintained a solo practice in the community of Lake Zurich, Illinois in suburban Chicago for 30 years. He also served as a part-time clinical instructor at the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University from 2001 until selling his practice and assuming a full-time associate professorship at SLU in January of this year.<br> Dr. Foley was a trustee for the Illinois Society of Orthodontists, serving as President in 2014-15. After participating as a guest examiner for the American Board of Orthodontics for 8 years, he was selected to be a Director in 2015 representing the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists.<br> Dr. Foley has spent several years coaching junior high school basketball as well as youth baseball and softball. His interests include golfing, biking, and painting with watercolor.<br> Tune in to learn more about:<br><br> -The history and goals of the ABO<br><br> -Why specialty boards exist and how the ABO plans to stay relevant<br><br> -Details of the new ABO certification exam<br> <br> This episode is sponsored by OrthoChats:<br> <a href="orthochats.com"></a><br> For more information please visit <a href="http://orthochats.com">orthochats.com</a><br>
