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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,233 Subscribers Daily
March 22, 2016 #5,626  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| APMA NEWS - PART 1 | |
APMA Announces Board of Trustees for 2016-2017
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) introduced its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held at the 96th Annual House of Delegates meeting at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. Dr. Davis practices podiatric medicine in Bridgeport, CT.
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Dr. R. Daniel Davis |
Other elected officers include: Ira H. Kraus, DPM, as president-elect; Dennis R. Frisch, DPM, as vice president; and David Edwards, DPM, as treasurer. Laura Pickard, DPM, and Sylvia Virbulis, DPM were each re-elected to three-year terms, and David Yeager, DPM was elected to a three-year term. Jerauld D. Ferritto Jr., DPM was elected 2017 Speaker of the House. William E. Chagares, DPM was elected as APMA representaive to JCRSB.
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| APMA NEWS - PART 2 | |
APMA Presents Special Awards
The following awards were presented at the APMA House of Delegates:
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Dr. Glenn Gastwirth accepting award. |
Glenn Gastwirth Executive Director’s Leadership Award: Glenn Gastwirth, DPM
Distinguished Service Citation: Joseph Caporusso, DPM
Award of Excellence: Paul Kinberg, DPM
Rising Star Award: Diane Tower, DPM
President’s Award: Henry Desmarais, MD
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Superbones Superwounds East 2016 PRESENTs Conference in Teaneck, NJ
Held in Florida and the Bahamas for the past 19 years, the Superbones East Conference moved to the New York area for the first time and took place this past weekend at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe. The New York College of Podiatric Medicine and the University of Ireland Galway partnered with PRESENT e-Learning Systems to provide a highly academic and truly international educational program this year.
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Attendees at Superbones Superwounds East 2016 PRESENTs Conference |
Over 400 attendees enjoyed a diverse program focusing on podiatric surgery and advanced wound care topics, delivered in both a lecture hall and hands-on workshop format.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
FL Podiatrist Arrested After Alleged Domestic Violence Dispute
A South Florida doctor is being held without bond after officials said he violently attacked his wife Friday morning. Dr. Jay Lieberman is facing several charges including battery, false imprisonment, and the attempted murder of his wife. Deputies said Lieberman confessed when we was placed under arrest.
Source: WSVN-TV [3/18/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
From: Lisa Wyatt, Bret M. Ribotsky, DPM
It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of my Dad, Oliver S. Foster, DPM. He passed on Thursday, March 17th. A memorial service is scheduled for April 2, 2016 at 10a.m., Hollywood Forever, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.
Lisa Wyatt
Our profession lost a giant with the passing of Oliver Foster, DPM. Ollie’s story is incredible and I encourage everyone to listen to his interview from Meet the Masters from January 8, 2013. Ollie was a personal bartender to the Hollywood famous “A” List including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Ollie told us all how Frank Sinatra would call him “young blood” as he never tired. When ACFAOM hosted a lifetime tribute/roast of Barry Block for their annual meeting a few years ago, Ollie participated in a classic video cameo.
Ollie was a super nice guy, always willing to help everyone, and the APMAPAC was a large benefactor of this passion. All of us who had the opportunity to know Ollie have had our lives enhanced by him. I’ll miss you, Ollie, as you were truly one of a kind.
Bret M. Ribotsky, DPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1B | |
From: Edward R. Nieuwenhuis, Sr., DPM, Joel A. Feder, DPM
Podiatry has lost a giant, and I have lost a treasured friend and colleague. Always a positive influence for both young and old, he will be missed both for his enthusiasm for the profession and his vision for its future. In these days when negativism seems to have become a byword, let us follow Ollie's example of projecting a positive image of our beloved profession.
Edward R. Nieuwenhuis, Sr., DPM
Another great redwood of our profession has fallen. Working with him over the years was an honor and a joy. There will never be another Ollie.
Joel A. Feder, DPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1C | |
From: David Armstrong, DPM, Thomas Neuman, DPM
The first of so many memories that rushed to mind when hearing of Ollie's passing was when he took me and my little brother, Darrin, for an early morning jog through Xi'an in the early 1980s. I remember trying to keep up and trying not to embarrass myself or my family by showing my comparative lack of stamina or highlighting my diminutive size. I remember trying so hard to run that I ran straight into his backside when he stopped at a corner. He turned around. My brother caught up. A crowd of interested locals gathered (seeing three Americans jogging pre-dawn in China was rather odd back then). Everyone was laughing.
And so it is today. We've all tried to keep up with Ollie. It has been his singular combination of sense, smarts, style, stamina and strength that have drawn us to him. In following him, we as a specialty have ended up in a far better place. As he now finally rests, we hope and wish the same for him. RIP, Uncle Ollie. You were the best. You made us all better.
David Armstrong, DPM
Ollie was the best of us, in all ways.
Thomas Neuman, DPM, Northridge, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1D |
From: Steven J Berlin, DPM, Ralph Graham
Podiatry will certainly miss Dr. Ollie Foster. I classify him as a podiatric legend in his own time. He had a heart of gold and a personality to go with it. He was a staunch supporter of the California Podiatric Medical Association and the APMA. The Kaplan-Clarke-Foster fundraising golf tournament added his name to the program for all the fundraising he contributed to making this a successful opportunity for political action activity. This has done so much for the advancement of podiatric medicine on all fronts. I had the pleasure of working with Ollie on many occasions, and he was always there with his support. He was a good friend whom I will never forget. I will miss him dearly and so will podiatric medicine.
Steven J Berlin, DPM
I was greatly saddened to read the news of the passing of Ollie Foster. I met Ollie for the first time when I was in the USA in 1980 visiting many leading podiatrists. He impressed me with his tireless efforts and his dedication to the development of our International profession. I talked with him on many other occasions when at the APMA House of Delegates and conferences, and his enthusiasm never waned. We have all lost a friend and a wonderful colleague.
Ralph Graham, Witham, Essex
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Jeff Kittay, DPM
What heresy Dr. Kass! Have a Congressperson paid for the actual quality of work he/she performs? Why, they'd OWE money at the end of each week. And make them live within the narrow parameters they freely and routinely define for others while dining off the fatted calf themselves? Absurd! You must be one of those socialists we've been reading about in the news lately, promoting the ridiculous notion of Medicare for all. What utter nonsense.
Jeff Kittay, DPM (retired), San Isidro, Costa Rica
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Farshid Nejad, DPM
I agree with Dr. Kass. When will all of the cutting stop? We continue to have a 2% sequestration, penalties for PQRS, MU, pre-payment audits for DM shoes, and now x-rays. The better question is when will medicine as a whole stand up to the bullies making the rules. I am not speaking of just podiatry, but all physicians need to unite and have one voice. We are training surgeons in a three-year program to come out and make peanuts for what they have dedicated most of their lives to. I am willing to dedicate my time and money to begin a movement, not rhetoric to unite all specialty associations. Maybe I'm naïve, maybe I'm head strong, but personally I am tired of laying down.
I challenge our APMA leadership to respond to this post from an APMA-paying member. Tell me why we are just accepting what is being handed down as law. Why can’t all of medicine publicize to the public what is going on and what our positions are? Our voice to Congress can be amplified. Money should stop going to lobbyists and should be used as ad dollars educating the public. California docs just recently united against the lawyers and won against raising malpractice caps. This should be a catalyst for change. WE CAN DO IT TOGETHER!
Farshid Nejad, DPM, Beverly Hills, CA
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From: Robert S Steinberg, DPM
Class sizes should match the number of available residencies, and not the pocketbooks of the for-profit colleges.
Robert S Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Perfect for formal affairs? |
Source: Hideki Sato via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FELLOWSHIP – DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND (TEXAS)
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2016. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation to latonya.rosales@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW MEXICO
Growing practice in need of F/T podiatrist. Remote clinic requiring hard-working board certified/qualified candidate who is well-trained in rearfoot, ankle trauma, reconstruction, wound care. Call/hospital work necessary. Looking for self-motivated candidate who is interested in partnership. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Podiatric practice seeking associate with an association to a residency program. Seeking Part time/Full time position. Requirements: Hard-working Board Qualify/Certified, Surgically Trained, Teaching duties to residents. All residents welcomed, Please send all resumes to palmerigeneral@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CONNECTICUT
40 Year old busy three-office practice in CT seeking full time BQ/BC podiatrist. Established patient volume with salary and bonus, malpractice and health insurance, profit sharing and CME allowance. Email CV and letter of interest to jtread6692@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Immediate opening for an associate Southern Arizona. Board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Multi office practice with opportunities for growth and participation in residency training. Multi Hospitals privileges available. Send CV to associatessaz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS AREA
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Experience preferred, Board qualified/certified. Please call Dr. Edward Stein at (314) 565-2739 and forward your resume to stcpod@att.net
F/T PODIATRIST – PENNSYLVANIA
Expanding, well rounded, multi-site, state-of-the-art group with offices throughout Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. We offer: Competitive salary Benefits Partnership opportunity We're associated with hospitals, wound care centers, and a residency program. Requirements: Hard-working, self- motivated, board qualified/certified, and surgically trained. 2016 graduating residents welcome.Please email CV to: recruiting@foi-solutions.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BAKERSFIELD, CA
Office and hospital-based podiatry group seeking a highly trained surgical associate to complement our group. Minimum PSR-36 trained with rear-foot reconstructive experience required. Must have CA license and x-ray and fluoroscopy license. Previous practice experience is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package. Please forward cover letter and CV to modpm@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND
Large and expanding multi-office state-of-the-art group with offices in Nassau and Suffolk counties, seeking a well-trained F/T podiatrist. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and partnership opportunity. We are associated with outpatient surgical centers, hospitals, wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Hard-working, board qualified/certified, self- motivated, surgically trained, willing to live nearby. 2016 graduating residents who would start in July welcome. Please email CV to: drbrook@countryfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Are you finishing your residency in June? Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL FLORIDA
Practice available in a small town in Central Florida. Podiatrist retiring. Was full 4 day practice but now 2 days due to illness. Easily expanded. Same location over 30 years. Surgical and hospital privileges available but not required. Purchase equipment and assume patient care . Send inquiries to: DDave9388@aol.com
NAIL FUNGUS LASER FOR SALE - CUTERA LASER GENESISPLUS
The BEST laser on the market for the treatment of Onychomycosis. Wavelength - 1064nm ND YAG. Spot Size - 1mm, 5mm. Also can be used for other cosmetic treatments: Acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines, keloids, nail fungus, neuroma, rosacea, scar reduction, sun damage, verruca, warts, wrinkles.Excellent operating condition. Discounted Price $40,000 Call Dr. J. Laurie @ (215) 605-2134 or email GenesisPlus4Sale@yahoo.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - ULTRASOUND
SIUI CTS-5500 with rolling stand with a 7.5 MHz probe is ideally suited for soft tissue and some bone and joint applications. Mitsubishi printer with 5 rolls of thermal paper, plus Sonicgel and US Gel. $5,000 OBO. Micromat 2000 Nail Drill System using controlled water and alcohol spray. $300 OBO. Please contact Amanda Reidhead @ amandar@aafaz.com or (480) 559-8404.
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