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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,731 Podiatrists Daily
January 21, 2014 #4,967  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| RESIDENCY UPDATE | |
Unmatched Graduates Remain Key Issue for Podiatry in 2014
Although the final number of unmatched graduates will not be known until after Match Day (March 20, 2014) and the ensuing scramble (for unmatched and those not choosing to enter the Match), it is clear from recent statistics that this will be troublesome for many 2014 and recent graduates.
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Source: AACPM [12/31/13] |
Factors affecting the final number, including the percentage of students passing Part 2 of the National Boards, as well as the number of new residency slots added or existing slots lost. Currently, there are 645 total eligible applicants for 554 positions.
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| ACFAS NEWS | |
ACFAS Members Elect 3 to Board of Directors
Byron L. Hutchinson, DPM of Seattle, WA; Laurence G. Rubin, DPM of Mechanicsville, VA; and John S. Steinberg, DPM of Washington, DC were elected to the ACFAS Board of Directors in electronic balloting that ended on January 14. Hutchinson and Steinberg were elected to three-year terms, and Rubin was elected to a two-year term.
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(L-R) Drs. Bryan Hutchinson, Laurence Rubin, and John Steinberg |
Also joining the board for a two-year term as chair of the Division President’s Council is Aksone M. Nouvong, DPM of Pomona, CA. Each will begin their terms at the 2014 Annual Scientific Conference on February 27-March 2 in Orlando, FL.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE VA | |
NY Podiatrist Receives Presidential Certificate of Appreciation
Dr. Steven Goldman recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Commander in Chief, President Barack Obama, in recognition of his achievements while serving as a Reserve Executive Officer to the Surgical Operations Squadron Commander for the 459th Medical Group at Andrews AFB in Maryland. Dr. Goldman was recently appointed as the Acting Chief of Surgery at the DVA – New York Harbor.
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Dr. Steven L. Goldman |
Dr. Goldman’s Federal service started in 1993 as staff podiatrist. Concurrently, he joined the USAF as a reserve podiatrist. He advanced through the ranks in both areas of Federal Service to become Chief of Podiatry at the VAMC and was eventually promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He retired from the Air Force in 2013 after 20 years of continuous service.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Ill-Fitting Shoe Can Harm Children's Feet: Aussie Podiatrist
We might not realize it, but proper shoes are one of the most important things on the back-to-school list each year. School kids spend at least 30 hours each week in their school shoes, highlighting the importance of having the correct shoe for their feet. Podiatrist at Firm Foundations Podiatry, Rebecca Gilroy, said children could experience substantial problems with their feet due to ill-fitting shoes.
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Rebecca Gilroy |
"Poorly fitting shoes can be problematic and may lead to problems like ingrown toenails, corns or calluses on the feet, and foot pain," Mrs. Gilroy said. "These problems can be painful and often avoided with good footwear." Gilroy said children's feet were more susceptible to damage. "Children's feet aren't just little adult feet - they are soft and pliable which makes them prone to damage from abnormal pressure from shoes," she said.
Source: Michael Cormack, Gatton Star [1/14/14]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: What is the biggest issue facing podiatry in 2014?
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| (L-R) Drs. Barry Block and Bret Ribotsky |
Barry Block: Although we face many serious issues such as the residency shortage, Obamacare, and ICD-10, the major isue facing podiatry is our identity crisis. To survive in the radiply changing healthcare environment, we must maintain our status as practitioners who can uniquely diagnose and treat foot and ankle disorders. This means combining our knowledge of biomechanics, dermatology, and surgery. This we do better than anyone else. If we train our students only to be surgeons, we risk losing our identity and value in the healthcare system.
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| Dr. Michael Brody |
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Orthofeet Partners with AADE To Promote Foot Health and Mobility
Orthofeet, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty footwear for diabetic patients, announced a partnership with the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) to develop a grassroots educational campaign promoting foot health for adults with diabetes.
The campaign is designed to ‘educate the educators’ on the role of daily foot care and therapeutic footwear in maintaining mobility. Orthofeet will then provide educators with resources to teach healthy foot care practices to their patients at hospitals, senior centers, and other institutions. Educators will also be able to partner with local authorized Orthofeet dealers to help qualified patients obtain therapeutic shoes covered by Medicare.
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: U.S. Source for Canthardin Plus
Does anyone know where Canthardin Plus can be purchased in the United States?
Brent Rubin, DPM, Bradenton, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
Marti was a true gentleman podiatrist, and gracefully led the charge for the profession in the Veterans Administration. Podiatry owes its credible and valuable presence in the VA system to his perseverance and love for the profession. He and Lillian are close family friends, and his absence will be sorely felt. We will miss him, but will never forget him and his monumental contribution to furthering the evolution of the profession. Thanks Marti, and we love you.
Chet Evans, DPM, Winter Garden, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1B | |
I had the pleasure of working with Marty for the Federal Services Podiatric Medical Association from 1986 through 2005 in various capacities. Marty was very instrumental in bringing in military members to become active in the association. He also stressed the need for military members to join the APMA and seek leadership positions. For the first time military podiatrists as delegates and alternate delegates to the APMA House of Delegates. Marty was also a key player in many of our battles, including obtaining board certification pay for podiatrists in the military services. He was honorable, caring, and willing to work with anyone to achieve parity for podiatrists in the Veterans Administration and Military Services.
Joe Agostinelli, DPM, Niceville, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Ken Hatch, DPM
Sal acid can be compounded by many pharmacists for office use.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
Now that the ABPS is now becoming the ABFAS, will MDs and DOs be allowed access to certification?
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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A new twist on barefoot running? |
Source: Submitted by Pearl Herman
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA – WESTERN
Associate needed at practice of 20 years with good referral base. All phases of podiatry with surgical growth potential. Current primary practice in beautiful, resort town with one satellite location. Energetic, motivated, independent thinker. BE/BC. Send CV as an email attachment to boonepodiatry.com
HOME FOOT CARE, INC. – LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Be part of the fastest growing podiatric house call company on the West Coast! We need motivated, honest, caring podiatrists to treat our growing network of home patients located in the greater LA area. Flexible hours, independence and great compensation! If interested, send CV to:homefootcare@hotmail.com. Check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Non-surgical associate wanted for busy Central Florida practice. Duties to include palliative care, diabetic foot care, wound care and minor office procedures. Competitive salary plus incentives, malpractice insurance, health insurance, fees and dues, are covered. Please reply to: footcareforyou@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA
Group practice seeking personable well trained podiatrist. ABPS Qualified/Certified. Must be motivated with excellent clinical, charting and surgical skills – comfortable with all aspects of podiatry including limb salvage and flatfoot reconstruction. Practice has all modern conveniences and experienced support staff. Send email of intent (subject: New Associate) with CV: 1footassociate@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CONNECTICUT
High volume practice seeking a hard-working, motivated, Connecticut licensed podiatrist. Duties to include diabetic foot care, wound care and minor office procedures. Please submit CV to:podiatrypeople@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – MARYLAND (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME)
Are you motivated, personable and enjoy working with the elderly? We are offering part-time positions in Maryland. Podiatry Management Services provides care in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Senior Homes, Adult Daycare and other similar facilities. Please e-mail your CV to: drhprosen@verizon.net or fax to 410-486-2049 or call Dr. Herbert Rosen at 410-580-0255.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Private practice with two offices, full time position, hospital and surgery center privileges available. General podiatric care, reconstructive surgery and trauma. Base salary (110K – 120K/year starting), incentive plan plus benefits. Submit letter of intent and CV to: Practice administrator atvfasa21@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36 preferred. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including Lasers, PAD Testing, DME, EMR and Digital X-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HARRISBURG, PA
Advanced Podiatry is seeking a full-time podiatrist in a professional environment for all ages in the office and nursing homes. Applicants must be BC/BE in ABPM or ABPS. Advanced Podiatry is located in Harrisburg, PA. Position pays salary plus benefits. If interested call 717-657-5050 or email at lvgreerdpm@verizon.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Corsicana Foot and Ankle is seeking an PSR-24 associate with possible future partnership. Brand new state-of-the-art facility, one hour south of Dallas, complete with EMR, digital x-ray, PADnet, ultrasound and hospital privileges. Competitive salary with benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV tofootdoc3143@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NEW YORK
Exciting opportunity to join a busy, growing and progressive practice with great support staff. Need someone well qualified, motivated, ethical, and personable. Very competitive salary with bonuses. Please email cover letter and CV to Kfriedman@albanypodiatry.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST NEEDED - BROOKLYN, NY
Excellent opportunity for a motivated, ethical and enthusiastic associate. Practice is established and hospital affiliated. PSR 24/36 and Board eligible/certified by ABPS preferred. Must be competent in forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Competitive salary with incentives. Email CV to manfootcare@aol.com or fax to (718) 875-3171.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Excellent, long-term opportunity for ethical and motivated individual. Established practice featuring all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery located in a nice, affordable city. Competitive salary with benefits and bonus structure. EMR, PadNet and diagnostic ultrasound. Position available immediately or will work with your schedule. E-mail CV to: Dr.fine@finefootcarecenter.com.
PODIATRY OFFICE FOR RENT - STATEN ISLAND, NY
1000 square foot (approximate) office in large modern medical center. Good parking, public transportation, 36 years as a podiatry office. 5 exam rooms, business office, lab, reception room, bathroom, central air. Great layout. Designed for Podiatry/medical. Call 212 794 0089
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BRIARWOOD, QUEENS
Part-time practice with potential for full time. practice located in the same building with a primary care doctor (great referral base). A block from Grand Central Pkwy and subway station. Serious inquiry only to specialtouchfootcare@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL
Multilocation multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida. Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. EHR is already implemented with meaningful use criteria met. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to:practiceforsaleswfla@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NASSAU COUNTY, HICKSVILLE, NY
60 year old practice operating only 16 hours per week. grossing 125k, priced for immediate sale at 30k. plenty of room for growth, stable lease. 3 complete treatment rooms plus o.r..staff in place. turn-key operation. Respond to footman007@aol.com or call 631 553 3485
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PINPOINTE LASER
Pinpointe Footlaser: Excellent condition, three years old, includes warranty. $31,000 (new is $72K). Contact associate1237@yahoo.com
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