As Damien has many spent years studying and has over 20 years experience as a Podiatric Surgeon he has the knowledge and ability to pass on his skills and knowledge. This is something he feels passionate, about believing it is essential to spread this knowledge and skills.

As Damien believes it is essential to educate both undergraduate and postgraduate students, a considerable portion of his time is now spent educating future podiatric foot specialists and surgeons. This entails lecturing at university and conferences, supervising university clinics and teaching future podiatric surgeons.

He is a permanent staff member at The University of Newcastle, a part time lecturer at The Central Queensland University and a teaching fellow and supervisor with The Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons.