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March 10, 2011 #4,104 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Call for Nominations - Podiatry Management's 2011 VIP List

Every five years, Podiatry Management Magazine publishes its "Most Influential Podiatrists" list. This list is compiled by the editorial board of PM. We invite nominations of individuals for this prestigious honor. Please send nominations along with a brief statement of why this podiatrist belongs on the VIP list to bblock@podiatrym.com. Self nominations will be accepted.

New ‘Paul & Margaret Brand Research Center’ at Barry Aims to Reduce Diabetic Amputations

The Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine is establishing the new “Paul & Margaret Brand Research Center.” Doctors Paul and Margaret Brand are pioneers whose groundbreaking research, from Louisiana to India, made it possible for insensate patients, including those with leprosy and diabetes, to function normally despite enormous handicaps. The landmark “Paul & Margaret Brand Research Center” at Barry University furthers the Brand’s legacy with collaborative research to reduce diabetic foot complications including ulcers and amputations. 

Researchers at Barry University

“The mission of the ‘Paul & Margaret Brand Research Center’ is to create a world class research site utilizing the collaborative efforts of basic and clinical sciences,” said Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, dean of the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. “The research will result in publications in peer-reviewed journals, enhancing Barry University’s academic and scholarly reputation as well as the resident and student experience at Barry.”

NYCPM Announces Emil Rose Scholorship Winners

The New York College of Podiatric Medicine has announced that Steven Vu, Class of 2012 and Karim Badawy, Class of 2013 have been awarded the Emil Rose Scholarships for academic excellence.

Steven Vu

Karim Badawy

This scholarship is awarded to the student who achieves the highest grade on a cumulative exam based on their previous year's work at NYCPM  The subjects include various podiatry courses, immunology, general anatomy, physiology, histology, molecular biology and genetics, and neuroscience.
 

Baucus Says Senate Won't Confirm Berwick

The Senate will never vote to confirm Dr. Donald Berwick as CMS administrator, according to the Senate Democrat leading his nomination. Berwick is currently serving through a temporary recess appointment.

Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, told reporters Tuesday that he has discussed Berwick's nomination with Republican senators and they plan to oppose Berwick under any circumstances. “Republicans won,” he said about the nomination. Baucus said alternative nominees to the post are "up to the president."

Source: Rich Daly, Modern Healthcare [3/8/11]

Be a Low-Tech Presentation Master - Part 2

While everyone else is jumping on the high-tech bandwagon and overusing presentation options like PowerPoint, you can make a great impression in a low-tech way. All you need is a flip chart, some markers and tape—and these tips:

 3) Practice tearing off pages and taping them to the wall. The key to flip chart use is the ability you gain to save thoughts and brilliant ideas to inspire participants later. You may want to start your tearing before the session or to prepare strips of masking tape and place them ready to use on the wall. You will speed the process and look more polished too.  

4) Write large and legibly. Everyone in the room should be able to read your writing. That means you will need to print neatly. If you cannot write both quickly and neatly, recruit a participant to write ideas while you lead the session.  

Source:  Adapted from The First-Time Trainer: A Step-By-Step Quick Guide for Managers, Supervisors, and New Training Professionals via Communication Briefings

Query: Painful 1ST Met-Cuneiform Joint in Runner

I have a 28 year old male patient, an avid runner, who is having pain in the first met-cuneiform joint. He is 6 feet, 180 lbs. He only has pain while running. He took off a few months and biked, and is now trying to get back into running but still has the discomfort, described as a sharp pain. His foot type is a fairly aggressive cavus/supinated foot with ‘global’ convexity at the midfoot. There is motion/movement available to the first met and I am able to dorsiflex to the level of the second. 

I could not elicit any pain with hands-on manipulation. He has been wearing orthotics for just over two years and wears them for ‘everything.’ I have made the recommendation for possibly an MRI or CT scan to specifically see if there is any joint destruction or soft tissue pathology. He has declined both. He was advised that the orthotics could potentially be modified to attempt limitation of first ray movement, though no guarantees can be made. Any help would be appreciated.
 
Harry Cotler, DPM, Soldotna, AK

Query: IMEX 3000DX Interference Problem

I have an IMEX 3000DX vascular analyzer. The Doppler portion has a speaker. That speaker now has a lot of interference--radio-static, making it difficult to hear the sounds. Although the strip chart works well, still, I would like to shut down the interference.  How can I do that? Do I need a new speaker? Does anyone know if IMEX still makes these speakers for these old machines ? Any help would be appreciated.

Jim Fisher, DPM, Eureka, CA
 

RE: Hyperkeratosis in an 87 year old (Elliot Udell DPM)
From: Gino Scartozzi, DPM

The patient certainly reveals an instability of the medial column with hypertrophic bone formation at the plantar aspect of the first metatarsal-medial cuneiform articulation.The patient would be well served with a multi-density device (leather, plastizote, cork, and 1-2 mm polypropylene shell with cut-out corresponding to callus site and a suede bottom layer.)  The use of the 1-2 mm of polypropylene fill with a "cut-out" corresponding to the callus would allow for both accommodative and semi-functional features of this orthotic.

In addition, it provides the orthotic an increased life span as compared to traditional cork-leather devices which very quickly "bottom out" and wear within a short period of time. A callus marked on the plaster cast for the orthotic lab to accommodate with the removal of polypropylene in this region can be accomplished by marking the skin with a surgical marking pen. The ink from the pen will transpose onto the plaster cast when removed for the laboratory to make the "cut-out" modification. I would then place the patient in a "rocker-bottom" type shoe to alleviate the dorsiflexory stress onto the first metatarsal-medial cuneiform articulation.
 
Gino Scartozzi, DPM, New Hyde Park, NY, Gsdpm@aol.com
 

RE: Donation of Therapeutic Shoes
From: Chuck Ross, DPM

I would appreciate knowing if any of your readers know where I might donate a stock of therapeutic shoes that I have accumulated from various shoe company displays. I will no longer be providing therapeutic shoes, for a variety of reasons, and hate to just "throw them away." They are of various sizes, mens and womens, but unfortunately, ONLY single shoes/sneakers/boots, as they are the display shoes and NOT pairs.
 
I suspect that there is some organization that would, hopefully, be able to find a use.  I would be pleased to send them, at my expense, to anyone who is interested.

Chuck Ross, DPM, Pittsfield, MA, cross12@nycap.rr.com

RE: Fraud and Abuse (Simon Young, DPM)
From: Philip E. Larkins, DPM

Dr. Young is correct. Open any magazine (most recent Bloomberg Business), skim any newspaper article, listen to any TV news. Doctors are the bad guys. We are the ones SOLELY responsible for the complete and utter collapse of healthcare in America. I guess all of that money that the health insurance companies pay out in salaries and bonuses and huge unnecessary payrolls is good because...

Editor's note: Dr. Larkins' extended-length letter can be read here.

RE: OR Podiatrist Embraces Zero-Drop Shoes (Robert Steinberg, DPM)
From: Ray McClanahan, DPM

If we consider the medical literature regarding Achilles tendonitis, it is clear that this problem has increased since the introduction of elevated heels in athletic footwear. Jarvinen, T., et al. Achilles Tendon Disorders:Etiology & Epidemiology. Foot Ankle Clinics, 2005;10:255-66.

So, I understand how Dr. Steinberg, and many podiatrists have well-intentioned ideas about how elevating...

Editor's note: Dr. McClanahan's extended-length letter can be read here.

ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - NW INDIANA, CHICAGO AREA

2 Full-Time positions open - One for Northwest Indiana and one for the Chicagoland area. Must have 2-year surgical residency. Must be motivated and a self-starter. State License required. If interested email: f-massuda@footexperts.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND

IMMEDIATE Associate needed to join a multi-office podiatry practice in the Baltimore MD Region. Desired candidate should be surgically trained with Board Eligible/Certification. You must be hard-working, ethical, compassionate and confident in your abilities to deal with pathology, patients, staff and fellow physicians. Patient base is already established. Excellent income and growth potential for the right associate. Please forward a cover letter, resume, and surgical log (if a current resident) and availability to FootDocMaryland@Gmail.com

ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY - FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Progressive, busy practice seeks personable, ethical, confident associate interested in future partnership. Lucrative opportunity for self-starter with strong work ethic. State-of-the-art office in rapidly growing community with two new hospitals and new surgery center. Practice has excellent reputation with well established referral base. Cover letter/CV to: fredfeet@verizon.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH/CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

PSR-24/36 trained individual for busy practice in family-friendly college town. Seeking personable, ethical, motivated individual to join our well established practice providing all aspects of podiatric care. Competitive salary and benefits package. Reply with letter and CV to Jagerone@aol.com

 ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - NY

Busy Midtown Manhattan state-of-the-art practice with 2 locations seeking part time/full time associate. Must be in-network Empire BC/BS. Looking for a personable doctor with immediate availability. Residents Need not apply. DrB@myfcny.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

A great opportunity to join a very busy, well-established, diversified practice in Clearwater, FL. Seeking an associate who has the drive and desire to work hard, has strong work ethics, and is very personable. BC/BE and minimum PSR24 +. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to Jaye@fdn.com

TWO ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

One in general podiatry, second with surgical residency. Good diagnostician, compassionate, hard-working individuals needed for high-tech group practice. flpodiatrist@tampabay.rr.com

IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE- ASSOCIATE POSITION - DAYTON, OHIO

Join a well-established modern practice with an excellent reputation and referral base. Base salary $100,000 and benefits with a bonus structure. EMR, diagnostic ultrasound, all aspects of DME, Padnet vascular studies, and CO2 lasers. We seek a surgeon that is well trained, personable and motivated to join our group of 3 Podiatric Surgeons. Would like this individual to buy in the practice eventually. Please send resume to ohiodoctors@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION/PARTNERSHIP - CHICAGO

Chicago Podiatric Surgeons, one of Chicago’s leading podiatric practices, is searching for a FT podiatric surgeon. Applicant must be a personable and confident surgeon with ability to manage surgical patients independently and be at least board qualified. High compensation. Will be working in new 7000 sf state of the art office in AN upscale Chicago neighborhood. Ownership/partnership opportunities. Send letter of intent and CV to drcarr@chicagopodiaty.com

SURGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Hand and power pieces available. Sagittal saw, wire driver- fits Ergo electric systems Complete Synthes internal screw fixation sets 2-0,2.7 and larger with screws self-drilling/tapping Complete packs of stats, retractors, rasps, rongeurs, etc. Email questions and requests to Podassociate@aol.com

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
 
Applications are being accepted for the Central Kentucky Diabetes Management Fellowship. Dr. Jonathan Moore, former UTHSC Diabetes Fellow, OCPM adjunct faculty, AAPPM board member and national lecturer and author on diabetes and practice management related topics is director and founder. Don't miss out on the most unique, dynamic fellowship in Podiatric medicine. Learn latest advances in Diabetes management/surgery along with knowledge to run and grow a successful practice. Generous stipend, full benefits and free housing in resort setting. Email CV and letter of interest to: jmoore@aappm.org  Visit our website

PRACTICE FOR SALE - WASHINGTON STATE - SUBURBAN SEATTLE

6 year established part time practice. Includes Midmark 417 (4 position keypad), Excel X-ray, processor, Ritter M9, instruments, bandaids, etc. 1 Day/week $50K gross. Asking $35K. Shared office with 2 FP's. Easily expandable. Reply: practiceforsale18@yahoo.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - MARYLAND, DC SUBURBS

Great opportunity. Well established and equipped practice for sale. Office includes state licensed Ambulatory Surgical Center. Present owner is retiring but will stay on as needed for smooth transition. Average gross over past 3 years is $575 K. dpmpracticeforsale@yahoo.com

SPACE AVAILABLE- NYC & LI

Office to sublet and share - East 60th Manhattan, and Plainview long island. access to an MRI, Joint Commission certified operating rooms, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and access to a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. Turn-key operation - no investment needed 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM

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