Location: Hoboken, New Jersey

Personal Bio: Passionate about connecting with her patients, Dr. Oakman, fondly known as Dr. Joy is proud to serve her community with care and trust in mind. Specializing in foot and ankle surgery, with special interests in sports medicine, trauma cases, reconstructive correction, and routine foot care, Dr. Oakman prioritizes each patient’s specific needs to customize a treatment plan to fit them best. After graduating from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Physiology, Dr. Oakman enrolled in Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, where she took an active role as a medical volunteer, biomechanical research assistant, and student organizational leader. After receiving her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University, she then completed her podiatric residency credentialed in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery at Hoboken University Medical Center where she served as a Chief Resident. Dr. Oakman has presented many posters at international sports medicine and podiatric conferences, and has also authored and co-authored several publications. She holds advanced certifications in American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Arthroscopy and American Academy of Foot & Ankle Osteosynthesis Comprehensive Internal Fixation. Dr. Oakman is board qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in forefoot and rearfoot/ankle surgery. When she isn’t busy keeping up with the latest advancements and techniques in podiatric medicine and surgery, Dr. Joy enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, playing piano, traveling, trying new food, and staying active. Currently looking for open positions in New Jersey.

Education:

Ursinus College
August 2011 - May 2015
Bachelor of Science

Temple University Podiatric School 2019
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Training:

Type of Training: Three Years
Training Details: Hoboken University Medical Center; Hoboken, NJ; 07/2019-06/2022

Board Status:

Board Status: Active
Board Certification: ABFAS (formerly ABPS) Board Qualified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

Licensure:

Post-Training Work Experience:

Additional Information:

Publications/Research: Oakman J, Bouchard M, Azzolini T, Sharma S. Spontaneous Unilateral Avascular Necrosis of the Navicular. Hoboken University Medical Center. Accepted for publication, JAPMA. Oakman J. Scientific Literature Review of “Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment in Children with Painful Rigid Flatfoot and Talocalcaneal Coalition”. ACFAS Scientific Literature Reviews. Sep 2020. Oakman J, Hammond O, Tan J, Shumway C, Song J. Reliability of New Forefoot-Rearfoot Measurement. TUSPM Gait Study Center. Poster Presentation, International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics, New York, NJ. Apr 2018. Derella C, Aichele K, Oakman J, et al. Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Responses to Gear Weight Under a Controlled Workload. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 2017; 59(4): e20-e23. Getty A, Lenzo J, Wisdo T, Oakman J, et al. Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health Has Relationship with Age in Adults During Adulthood. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2017; 10(5): 798-806. West Point Army Foot Type Data Analysis/Collection | Jan 2017 a Oakman J, et al. Relationship between Foot and Knee Angle and Cardiovascular Health. Ursinus College HEART Lab. Poster Presentation, Experimental Biology, Boston MA. Apr 2015.

Awards/Honors: Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society TUSPM Academic Merit Scholarship

Appointments: Arthrex Foot and Ankle Surgical Cadaver Seminar, Glenrock NJ | July 2021 Zimmer Biomet Foot & Ankle Cadaver Seminar, Parsippany NJ | May 2021 Synthes Saw Bone External Fixation Seminar, Hoboken NJ | Apr 2020 Stryker External Fixation Seminar, Englewood NJ | Nov 2020 Tri-State Biologics Cadaver Seminar, Secaucus NJ | Oct 2020 Synthes Ankle Trauma Cadaver Seminar, Hoboken NJ | July 2020 ConMed Forefoot Cadaver Seminar, Hoboken NJ | Nov 2019 Synthes Saw Bone TTC Arthrodesis Seminar, Hoboken NJ | Oct 2019 ACFAS Tri-State Regional Complications Seminar, Philadelphia PA | Oct 2019 APMA Present Podiatry Residency Education Summit, Teaneck NJ | Aug 2019 Zimmer InCore Lapidus/Foot and Ankle Surgical Cadaver Seminar, Parsippany NJ | Jun 2019 HUMC Chief Resident | 2021 - Present HUMC Resident Academic Coordinator | 2020-2021 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Resident Member | 2019 - Present American Podiatric Medical Association Resident Member | 2019 - Present TUSPM ACFAOM Student Chapter Vice-President | 2017-2018 TUSPM AAPSM Student Chapter Secretary | 2017-2018 TUSPM Interclass Olympics Event Co-Coordinator | 2017 TUSPM Gait Study Center Research Assistant | 2017-2019 TUSPM Class Scribe | 2017-2018 Undergraduate Research Assistant | 2014-2015 Medical Team Volunteer, Boston Marathon | Apr 2019 Medical Team Volunteer, Pennsylvania Special Olympics | Nov 2017 Medical Team Volunteer, Marine Corps Marathon | Oct 2017 Medical Team Volunteer, Broad Street Run 10K | May 2017 Medical Team Volunteer, Susan G. Komen Walk | May 2017