07/08/2016
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RESIDENCY SHORTAGE CRISIS)
RE: Podiatry Program Closure
From: Vorice Batts, DPM
My name is Vorice Batts and I am a podiatry resident in Houston, TX who has just completed my first year. I am sad to say that my residency program shut down last week, displacing four residents. We are seeking any help that can be offered from all podiatry sources. We understand that with such short notice our institution has given us, any kind of help is difficult; however, I have spoken with Ms. Nancy Chouinard, Assistant Director of CPME, and she has given us a list of options that a residency program may be willing to provide. The list of possibilities, as well as contact information for myself and Ms. Chouinard at CPME is listed below. We are both very open to answering any questions you may have.
The options are as follows:
1. To fill any available positions at your program including first year positions.
2. CPME offers a one-time increase in number of residents. This means that the increase will not apply continuously every year, but only once to absorb a displaced resident. The resident added can also be placed in any PGY year applicable.
3. To participate in a preceptorship program with any attendings present at your program.
Given the short notice we were given, CPME states that there is not a deadline to have any of these options done by July 1, and the additional time it would take to complete option 1-2 can be tacked onto the end of third year. We understand that not all of us can be helped at the same time at any program, but helping even just one of us is more than enough. Again, any help at all is greatly appreciated as this is a very difficult time for all of us.
Vorice Batts PGY-2 (832-868-8923), Lauren Pruner PGY-2 (337-274-5659), Pooja Nowlakha PGY-3 (832-620-3603), Raafae Hussain PGY-3 (845-325-7934)
04/17/2015
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RE: Unmatched Graduates
From: Jeffrey H. Katz, DPM
We are looking to hire a recent graduate from podiatry school who is currently unmatched with a residency. This is our third year of working with preceptors. Both preceptors we have worked with did match with residency programs. This is a paid position in Orange County, California.
Jeffrey H. Katz, DPM, Corona, CA
04/10/2015
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RESIDENCY SHORTAGE CRISIS)
RE: Unmatched Graduates
From: Marco A. Vargas, DPM
I am looking to hire an unmatched graduate.
Marco A. Vargas, DPM, Sugarland, TX
04/09/2015
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RE: Unmatched Graduates
From: Theresa Gray
As a soon to be 2015 graduate who has yet to secure a residency position, I find it very refreshing and encouraging to read the support that has emanated from PM News. The journey through podiatry school has been an extreme stressor and financial sacrifice, and to now face the seemingly doomed uncertainty of what to do and where to go next is devastating. Above all, however, I have found joy in this process and take pride in my chosen career path. I have a sincere love for this profession and the patients we treat. I look forward to the future of podiatry. I just wanted to thank all of those who have opened and will open their offices to those in need such as myself. You are appreciated. Optimistically, this shortage will soon be a thing of the past.
Theresa Gray, KSUCPM 2015
04/08/2015
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RESIDENCY SHORTAGE CRISIS)
RE: Unmatched Graduates
From: Stephen Chapman, DPM
I am willing to help a grad who didn't get placed. We are 3 DPMs in a large practice, and would love to have them come. I have a home they could also use for no charge - whatever I can do to help.
Stephen Chapman, DPM, Crossville, TN
04/07/2015
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RE: Unmatched Graduates (Sloan Gordon, DPM)
From: Elliot Diamond, DPM
I have been fortunate to have amazing unmatched graduates for the past four years, and offer the opportunity again this year. Comprehensive offering with salary. Center City Philadelphia, several blocks from Temple Podiatry School.
Elliot Diamond, DPM, Philadelphia, PA
04/06/2015
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RE: Unmatched Graduates (Sloan Gordon, DPM)
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM, Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH
I have had similar success as Dr. Gordon with unmatched DPMs and currently have an opportunity in NYC for an unmatched doctor.
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, NY, NY
I would be happy to host a preceptorship program for graduates who are not matched.
Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
04/04/2015
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RE: Unmatched Graduates
From: Sloan Gordon, DPM
Each year, a number of podiatry school graduates do not obtain a residency program. I think we all can agree that this is regrettable but true. This past year, I had the opportunity to bring an unmatched student into my practice to enable him to continue to hone his skills and to learn about the workings of a private practice with a goal of helping him obtain a residency for the coming year. I am happy to report that he has just been matched and is looking forward to beginning his residency program. I think I was able to provide a valuable experience for him and it was a positive experience for me as well.
In this vein, I am contacting PM News to see if you can be of any assistance in helping me continue to work with unmatched students. I can accommodate one student per year [starting immediately] in my practice. I am able to offer them a chance to work with patients in my private office as well as observe my surgical cases and learn how to use an EMR in the practice environment.
He or she would need to relocate to Houston for the coming year. The unmatched graduate will receive a valuable learning experience, and I will do whatever I can to assist in helping him or her to obtain a residency for the following year. A small salary is provided.
Sloan Gordon, DPM, Houston, TX
01/29/2014
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RE: Offer for Unmatched Residents
From: Richard Willner, DPM
For the last 13 years, the Center For Peer Review Justice has been fighting on the side of the underdog. One of our specialties is working with terminated medical and surgical residents. We would like to try our luck with the unmatched young podiatrists. We would like to help three (3) unmatched podiatrists work towards the enhancement of their resume so that they would be more competitive for the next match.
We certainly think that we have interesting ideas in mind. There is no fee for this service. For an application, please email your interest to us.
01/07/2014
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RESIDENCY SHORTAGE CRISIS)
From: KSUCPM Graduate
After not matching on March 20th, 2013, along with more than 100 other qualified residency applicants, I truly believed that the APMA and CPME, along with the whole of the podiatry community would come together and deal with this devastating situation. Other than publish a couple of letters asking existing programs to increase their programs by one or two spots, absolutely nothing has been done.
I have spoken to several very frustrated people who have shown interest in creating new programs, but who claim that the CPME is exceedingly difficult to deal with and have shown no...
Editor's note: This extended-length letter can be read here.
07/04/2013
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RE: Unmatched Residency Placements Currently Stand at 86
From: Jon Purdy, DPM
With all of the fundraising that is going on for students and other podiatric campaigns, why have I not seen one for this “crisis”? It seems to me that if there are more students than there are residency spots, there should be something named “The Residency Education Fund”. Why are the schools and the APMA not working diligently with the CPME in the formation of a campaign to encourage podiatrists to become residency directors?
Why don’t these entities have a “program” whereby they have dedicated people able to match hospitals with potential residency directors and facilitate the...
Editor's note: Dr. Purdy's extended-length letter can be read here.
