Dr. Kiel points out that there are some podiatric
medical school graduates that are not qualified
to do a residency. I do not think this is the
point. On this thread, there are those who have
made valid points, those who have blamed the
leaders, those who have called for change, those
who say we need to decrease enrollment, etc.
However, I have not seen anyone coming forward
with a plan to address this in real time.
I personally offered the 104 a pre-residency
fellowship in integrative podiatric medicine on
this forum. This would be a grand undertaking on
my part, but with the help of all DPMs, colleges,
state associations and APMA, it is not only
possible, but will train these DPMs in the
eventual and unavoidable paradigm shift in
medicine. I received many e-mails from interested
graduates who would like to become Fellows.
I sincerely wish to extend my invitation to this
profession to lend their support to my efforts. I
have partnered with a non-profit organization and
any donations made to our cause will be fully tax
deductible. Over 14,000 DPMs who read PM News
every day. I am willing to turn my life in a
totally different direction to give back to this
profession by creating a serious and
comprehensive training program for these
podiatrists. But I cannot do it alone. I need
this profession to rise to the need and partner
with my efforts.
This is a great profession. Just think how you
would feel if you were one of the 104. Let's do
this together and make it a win for podiatry. As
I said in an earlier post, I welcome conversation
and inquiries from all in this profession.
Robert Kornfeld, DPM, Manhasset, NY,
Holfoot153@aol.com
