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April 23, 2026 #8,254  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Podiatrists and Students Volunteer at Boston Marathon
The 130th Boston Marathon was run Monday under cool skies. 30,000 runners participated in yesterday's event. The medical tent was staffed by a team of podiatrists led by Jonathan Kaplan, DPM.
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The team included podiatrists Drs. Scott Aronson, Carl Conui, Paul Heffernnan, Lori Lundberg, Paula Marella, Michelle Morse, Kirk Neustrom, John Pizzuto, Benjamin Saviet, and Neal Zomback. Students from NYCPM, TUSPM, and residents from local hospitals also participated in treating the runners.
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| PODIATRIC STUDENTS IN SPORTS | |
UTRGV-SOPM Student Receives UTRGV Legacy Award (Baseball)
Senior right fielder Hank Warren has spent four years at UTRGV and was recently admitted to the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (Class of '29) with the intention of following his father Clint Warren DPM's footsteps and becoming a podiatrist. A three-year starter, Warren has a career-line of .274/.368/.353, going 133-for-485 with five home runs, 17 doubles, three triples, 85 RBI, 86 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases in 146 games (138 starts).
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He has also shown off impressive defensive skills, including a strong and accurate arm leading to seven outfield assists. Warren's most recent home run was a two-run, go-ahead shot in the seventh to beat Southeastern at home in front of a national audience on ESPNU on April 17.
Source: Goutrgv [4/20/26]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
6 Red Flags in a Medical Office Manager Candidate
Here are some warning signs to watch before you offer a medical office manager candidate the job; and why rushing to hire is the costliest mistake.
5. They appear indifferent to patient care
It's easy to assume that administrative experience alone is sufficient for this role, but an office manager's decisions touch patient experience at nearly every point. Physicians Practice has written that part of the office manager's job is to find ways to increase revenue and help physicians provide the best possible patient care, and that a manager who misses the point about patient care will struggle to relate to what clinical staff do every day.
As Physicians Practice has also covered, administrators and physicians are in partnership, and the office manager's role is to manage business operations so physicians can focus on care. Listen carefully for how candidates talk about patients during the interview. If patients surface only in the context of operational metrics and never as people, that's worth noting.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [4/3/26]
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| FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY | |
What Are Your Chances of an IRS Audit? 15 Audit Red Flags
These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.
5A. Claiming refundable tax credits
The IRS is consistently plagued by taxpayers taking improper refundable tax credits. For instance, the IRS estimates it wrongly refunded $21.9 billion in earned income tax credits to taxpayers in fiscal year 2023…a 33.5% improper payment rate. The IRS attributes these erroneous payments in part to complexity in the tax rules, unscrupulous or incompetent preparers, the high turnover of taxpayers eligible to take the credit, and refund fraud.
The IRS conducts inquiries into these erroneous credits mainly through correspondence audits, meaning the IRS will send a letter to the taxpayer who would then need to respond. Most people who are the subject of a correspondence audit never meet with an IRS worker face-to-face. Because correspondence audits are less costly for the IRS to conduct than in-person exams, and exams of refundable credits are a low-hanging fruit for the agency, we expect IRS inquiries into erroneous refundable credits to increase over the next few years.
We'll take a look in sections 5B-G at the premium tax credit, the earned income tax credit, the refundable portion of the child tax credit, and the American Opportunity tax credit in the next segment.
Source: Joy Taylor, Kiplinger
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Conway McLean, DPM
I wanted to second the confirmation of Dr. Kesselman's post concerning radiowave matricectomies. Years ago, I used only the traditional caustic acid but was unsatisfied with the results. Radiowave technology is tremendously versatile and used by various medical specialities. I found the nail regrowth rate much lower, along with the obvious benefit of reduced healing time.
Conway McLean, DPM Chicago, IL
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From: Glenn C. Vitale, DPM
Thank you, Dr. Sushynski. During the first five years of my 43 years of practice, I routinely used a medial approach when performing a plantar fascial release, also removing the spur, with a half inch resection of the plantar fascia to prevent anastomosis. After convincing myself that the spur is not the cause of pain, I stopped removing the spur and switched to a plantar half-moon approach, resulting in successful patient outcomes.
Glenn C. Vitale, DPM, West Haven, CT
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (THE FUTURE OF PODIATRY) | |
From: Paul Kesselman DPM
I am not sure where Dr. Smith got his information that a family practice or hospitalist residency is one year. According to ACGME and my family physician, a 3-year residency is required before one can become board-certified in that specialty.
A hospitalist is essentially a family practice physician who has chosen their career to work in a hospital setting as a family practitioner. Bottom line is that MDs and DOs all have to do a minimum three-year residency. Some are even longer and require fellowship post-residency which can last two or more additional years.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (STUDENT RECRUITMENT) - PART 1A | |
From: Amol Saxena, DPM, MPH
Dr. Jacobs brings up some interesting points. Many DPMs publish outside "podiatric" journals and those may often go unread. I was recently notified through "Researchgate" that an article from the Journal of Istanbul School of Medicine ranked the top 50 articles on Talar OCDs. They only reviewed articles cited in "high impact" factor (IF) journals, and one of mine published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine in 2007 (IF 4.5 from 2024) was ranked 15th. I published a much larger series in 2021 in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (IF 1.3) which was not ranked. This is survey bias by the researchers. Their screening would omit evaluating publications in podiatric journals, regardless of degree.
I agree with Dr. Jacobs, publishing should be a requirement for residency completion. In orthopedics, the median number of publications from their residency is three. Fellowship to the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine used to require one article, though not necessarily a peer-reviewed one.
With more journals looking for articles, AI, online statistical programs, etc., it should be easier to publish. Even AOFAS' Foot and Ankle International has been publishing more articles from podiatrists. Co-editor Dr. Bob Anderson has our colleague Chris Hyer and I serve as reviewers. Research and publication opens a lot of doors and often builds bridges. I see according to "pub med", Drs. Jacobs and Tomczak published an article together on wound care in 2008. Maybe they could work together to help podiatry enrollment. The profession would be grateful.
Amol Saxena, DPM, Palo Alto, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (STUDENT RECRUITMENT) - PART 1B | |
From: H. David Gottlieb, DPM
Dr. Jacobs obviously does not constrain his journal related education to the narrowly defined podiatry titled journals. Publications such as WOUNDS [which a JAPMA is online only] and Advances in Skin & Wound Care, just to name 2, publish research and case reports by podiatrists frequently, if not almost every issue.
My experience with residents and getting them to work on posters which can then be used to create publishable papers is that they feel they have too many administrative requirements taking up their time. The too few residents that understand the importance of publishing case reports/research do an excellent effort with it. Those that don't often cite the requirements imposed by case logging as the reason they don't have the time to generate even case reports let alone results of clinical trials or perform research. I agree that while research and creating papers of a publishable quality are, I believe, still a requirement for residents it's a shame that more papers aren't published with resident input.
H. David Gottlieb, DPM, Columbia, MD
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Hetty Kelderman via Virtual Shoe Museum
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 20,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatricnews.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
PART-TIME PODIATRIST – BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Established podiatry practice with multiple locations in Bergen County seeks a part-time podiatrist for 1–2 days per week with a flexible schedule. We offer salary plus bonus, a supportive environment, and mentorship. Strong potential for additional days for the right candidate. Please send CV and availability to nnjpod@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON AREA
Amazing opportunity for the right individual! Seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and personable Physician who is a team player. Three Houston-area locations with diverse patient base and professional and extremely well equipped atmosphere. Exceptional bedside manner with kindness and professional drive required. Competitive salary. Immediate availability! office@louettafootandankle.com
PODIATRIST – LONG ISLAND & WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY
Join Advanced Foot Care’s thriving, upscale multi-location practice serving Long Island and growing into Westchester County. With 8 state-of-the-art offices, we offer a modern, newly renovated clinical environment, a collaborative and supportive team culture, and access to the latest medical technology and advanced billing systems—so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Looking For: *A motivated, patient-focused Podiatrist *Strong work ethic and positive, team-oriented attitude *Passion for providing high-quality, compassionate care. What We Offer: *Competitive compensation *Comprehensive benefits package *Modern facilities and cutting-edge technology *Established patient base and growth 0pportunities. www.AdvancedFootCare.com dr.pedramh@advancedfootcare.com
PODIATRIC SURGEON – BASSETT HEALTHCARE NETWORK
Bassett Healthcare Network invites an ambitious Full-Time Podiatric Surgeon to build a thriving practice in Central New York. As a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, Bassett blends academic excellence with small-town charm in a stunning lakefront community. Join a collaborative team of six podiatrists at a 180-bed Level III Trauma Center, supported by a robust referral base of 300+ primary care clinicians. Salary Range: $230,000-$250,00, uncapped incentives, sign-on bonus up to $50,000, and a group-employed model designed for long-term success. If you’re ready to discover your future at Bassett, where innovation, mentorship, and balance define your career, Apply Today! www.experiencebassett.org
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, AZ, GA, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK & TN
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VANCOUVER, CANADA
Busy, well-established practice looking for motivated podiatrist with excellent clinical and people skills. 2 office locations. CASH PAY. Lots new patients monthly. Huge growth potential. Practice allows great work-life balance. NO CALLS. Competitive pay structure and sign-on bonus. Non-Canadian, new graduate, experienced DPM applicants welcome. Email CV to podiatryvancouver@gmail.com
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE – MARYLAND
Bel Air, Maryland. Join an established practice with immediate volume, diverse clinical and surgical cases, with strong referral flow driven by an in-house marketing team. Open to new grads and experienced physicians. Competitive salary, 401(k), relocation costs covered. Apply: drjayseidel@gmail.com / 410.905.5496
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARKANSAS
DPM wanted for a thriving central Arkansas practice. Office location already well established. You will be a colleague, not an Associate. Immediate opening. Arkansas is STILL a great place to practice. Looking for a long-term arrangement. Email: raddpm@gmail.com with DPM position in the subject line.
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE IN MARYLAND
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Busy podiatry office seeking full or part-time surgically-trained podiatrist. Office and wound care-based practice with hospital in and outpatient settings and surgery center affiliation. Located in the Hudson Valley, 50 minutes north of NYC near major highways. Competitive salary depending on experience. Please forward resume to Office@cappapodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SAVANNAH, GA
Great opportunity for surgery BC/BQ podiatrist, ABFAS required for hospital staff. Significant podiatry void here as several docs recently left the area. A high growth area, demand far outweighs the supply of podiatry providers. Set up for a motivated physician to succeed and grow. Email CV: thomaslegacki@gmail.com, phone: 276-620-4772.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Seeking associate position as part of a multi-location practice providing care in Orange County, CA. Must be motivated, honest and hard working. The practice is well rounded with all aspects of foot and ankle care. Base salary with bonus structure. Send CV to rjspencer11@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PITTSBURGH PA
Full-time associate position for multi office locations in the Pittsburgh area. Seeking a dedicated podiatrist with a patient focused, team oriented approach. From routine care to all foot and ankle surgeries. Competitive salary and benefits. Forward CV to gibbsantonella2112@gmail.com or fax to 412-405-8067.
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITIES – MULTIPLE STATES
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the nation's largest podiatric group, is hiring! We have immediate and future openings in DE, PA, MD, MO, NC, OH, VA, WA, & WV—ideal for doctors ready now or upcoming graduates. Join a team committed to advanced technology, top-tier care, and long-term growth. Must be licensed or in process. Email cover letter and resume to: recruiting@us-fas.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Looking for a podiatrist, part-time or full time, to service nursing homes in NJ with possibility to work in office for the right person. looking to start ASAP. Please email resume to ghcp@globalhealthcarepartner.com. Days and Hours are flexible. Good compensation.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHEST FLORIDA
Excellent opportunity for a well-rounded, surgically trained podiatrist to join a well-established, multi-faceted practice with over 35 years of service in sunny Southwest Florida. Our practice features multiple office locations and a collaborative team of four practicing podiatrists. Position offers a clear and attractive path to partnership, with senior partner(s) anticipating retirement within the next few years. A competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package are offered. Interested candidates email: FOOTDOCFM@AOL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FT/PT - CHARLESTON, SC AREA
Multi-location podiatry group with excellent work life balance, ideal for family focused individual. FT Position – $150K or competitie PT position. Board Elig/Cert required. Please send letter of interest and CV to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com or text 803-614-0694.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation, benefits package, and generous sign-on bonus offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES AREA
Wanted: Part-time podiatrist two days per week in a busy practice. Full scope. No call or week-ends. Competitive pay structure Email CV to DRDB@cox.net
JOIN OUR TEAM – PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITY IN COLORADO
The Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies seeks a board-certified podiatrist to join our established Foot & Ankle team. This full-time, clinic-focused role emphasizes diabetic foot and wound care, with surgical management of foot conditions and paid call across multiple hospitals. Expect 3,000+ annual clinic encounters and 200+ surgical cases. Position will include performing hospital consults and ongoing participation with podiatry weekday/weekend call rotation at multiple hospitals (paid call). Surgical management of diabetes-related foot conditions is required. OCR is a private, physician-owned medical group with nearly 100 providers, including 49 physicians. To learn more visit orthohealth.com Send CVs to Andrea Pennington at marketing@orthohealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA
Growing Podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as the opportunity for working into a partnership. Compensation is personal productivity commission based, however, please do not let that deter you! This is a busy and well established practice where, once hired, you can start seeing patients immediately. There is a $1000 sign on bonus. Please respond to : DrBob272@AOL.com
GENERAL PODIATRIST - LONG ISLAND (NASSAU & SUFFOLK), NY
Rare opportunity to join one of the most prestigious practices on Long Island. Searching for a motivated podiatrist to lead our new General Podiatry Department. Competitive base salary with monthly & yearly bonus, benefits, no weekends, friendly environment, modern facilities, & room for long term advancement. Part time leading to immediate full time. Submit CV to: lifoot1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH PORT, FLORIDA
Full time associate for a multi-location practice in Southwest Florida. From routine care to all foot and ankle surgeries. Competitive salary, friendly working environment. Flexible schedule, immediate start. Please send CV to nppodiatry@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - L.I., NEW YORK
Busy podiatry practice with locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties seeking enthusiastic and compassionate doctor to join Board Certified podiatric group practice. This is a full time position offering competitive compensation package. The practice is affiliated with hospitals, residency training program and surgical center. Excellent opportunity for the right person to provide comprehensive medical and surgical foot and ankle care. To apply please submit resume to Lisademarco312@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE OR NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full-time associate. Candidate must be very hard-working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS
Well-established growing podiatry practice with multiple locations seeking to hire a full-time podiatrist in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Competitive salary with bonus opportunities, PTO, CME stipend, malpractice coverage, and sign-on bonus. Candidate should be aligned with our core values: God-honoring, excellence, integrity, innovative, community-impacting, respect, and kindness. Email CV to tania@turnkeymd.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST – NEW JERSEY
Well-established, multi-location New Jersey podiatry practice seeks a motivated, compassionate full-time Doctor to join our growing team. We offer competitive six-figure compensation (minimum $215,000+), a sign-on bonus, end-of-year bonus, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, paid malpractice coverage, and a 401(k). Excellent opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to thrive in a high-volume, office-based setting. Expand your clinical skills in a supportive, professional environment. Please send your CV. to DPMcareer@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
PT AND FT MOBILE POSITIONS - ORLANDO, TAMPA, FT. MYERS, JAACKSONVILLE, PANHANDLE
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
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MEDICAL PRACTICE AND CO-OP FOR SALE - (MID-TOWN MANHATTAN, NY
potential. bpqdpm@aol.com Cell 917 685 2898
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ATHENS GA
Established practice for sale. Strong volume with a full range of services. Owner is ready to retire. Great community. Busy office practice. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ESTABLISHED VERY UNIQUE NON-SURGICAL PODIATRY PRACTICE AVAILABLE – CAMBRIDGE, MA
Well-established non-surgical podiatry practice available in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Excellent referral sources with a strong, stable patient base. 75% young population of foot & ankle pathology & 25% DM foot care. Low overhead and efficient office operations make this an ideal solo practice. Consistent patient flow with opportunity for continued growth. Perfect for a podiatrist seeking autonomy, lifestyle balance, and a turnkey practice in a highly desirable location. For more information, contact: emostone@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
Busy modern and successful. Established 1986. Practice and office condominium for sale. On hospital campus- Hospital privileges available + surgicenter on property. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner willing to stay on as long as necessary. Digital x-ray, EHR. Contact Doctoes@gmail.com
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