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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,237 Subscribers Daily
March 29, 2016 #5,630  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Spanish Podiatrist Reflects on Her 2-Year Journey at NYCPM
The following memoir was written by Caterina Obrador, MSc:
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Caterina Obrador |
What would you do if you knew where to go, but not how to get there? As a Spanish podiatrist, I always wanted to be trained in the U.S., for the level of advancement of our profession in this country has yet to be surpassed anywhere else in the world. Unsure of how to make this dream possible, in 2011 I traveled from Dubai, where I was working, to Boston to attend the APMA Annual Scientific Meeting. After a dozen unsuccessful cold call introductions at university booths to identify an international program, I came across Dr. Michael Trepal and realized that such a long trip had been worth making, for I got to know an inspiring individual ready to move mountains to expand our profession beyond national boundaries. This is how, two years later and after overcoming the numerous subsequent administrative hurdles, ...
Editor's note: Caterina Obrador's complete memoir can be read here.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Jamaica Podiatrist Discusses Peeling Skin on the Feet
"Peeling skin on the feet is a very common problem that I see in my office. We define the condition as damage to and loss of the outer layer of skin (epidermis). The skin will often appear dry and flaky and is often accompanied by a rash, itching, and dryness. There are numerous causes of peeling skin on the feet, ranging from allergies, infection, auto immune diseases, edema, environmental factors, and other diseases," says podiatrist Angela Davis.
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"The most common cause I see is due to fungal infections or athlete’s foot. This can occur between the toes or on the sole and upper sections of the foot. Another common cause is contact dermatitis, where the patient has used a detergent, particular shoe material, or hosiery. Harsh environment factors like humidity, sun, heat, and wind can also cause peeling," says Davis.
Source: Jamaica Observer [3/27/16]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
TN Podiatrist Joins Maury Regional Medical Staff
Jamil A. Hossain, DPM, a specialist in podiatry, has joined the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center. He is associated with Advanced Foot & Ankle Centers in Columbia and Nashville and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
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Dr. Jamil Hossain |
Dr. Hossain received his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed a surgical residency in podiatric medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Source: James Bennett, Columbia Daily Herald [3/26/16]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Cryopreserved Umbilical Cord is Effective in Treating DFUs: GA Podiatrist
Amniox Medical Inc. has released the results of a retrospective clinical study of cryopreserved umbilical cord and amniotic membrane (UC/AM) tissue for chronic wound management, a review of the effectiveness of Neox wound allograft in treating patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers. The findings were presented at Superbones Superwounds East 2016, where the study’s author, Allen Raphael, DPM, was among many top speakers on faculty at the conference.
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All wounds were debrided in an operating room or clinic before cryopreserved umbilical cord (Neox wound allograft) was placed directly over the wound and secured in place with sutures. The average time to healing was 13.79 weeks, and the average number of applications of Neox wound allograft was 1.68. Dr. Raphael concluded that cryopreserved umbilical cord is effective in promoting the rapid healing of chronic, diabetic foot ulcers, suggesting its usefulness as an advanced tissue treatment modality.
Source: Medical Products Oursourcing [3/23/16]
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| MEDICAL EDUCATION | |
Med Students: Exceptionally High Rates of Alcohol Abuse
Approximately one third of medical school students meet criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence, double the rate of their age-matched, non–med student peers with burnout and high educational debt primarily to blame, new research shows. "This is the first study to explore the relationship between alcohol abuse/dependence and burnout among medical students," senior author Lotte N. Dyrbye, MD, professor of medicine and medical education at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, in Rochester, Minnesota, told Medscape Medical News.
"In this national cohort of medical students, a third [of students] met criteria for alcohol abuse/dependence. That is a much higher prevalence than what has been previously reported in similarly aged U.S. college graduates," Dr Dyrbye said. The findings are from a national survey that the investigators sent to 12,500 medical students in 2012. The study was published online March 1 in Academic Medicine.
Source: Nancy A. Melville, Medscape [3/24/16] via Dr. Allen Jacobs
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Online Reputation Protection for Physicians - Part 1
The best way to deal with a few negative reviews is to understand what's driving them, to try to anticipate and correct problems, and to build up positive reviews from happy patients to create a more realistic picture. Here are some of our easiest-to-implement tips to improve your reviews:
1. Monitor rating sites
Healthgrades, Vitals, and Yelp are good places to start. A tech-savvy person with good judgment can take this on for your practice as "social media lead" — it may only take a few minutes per day to stay on top of reviews and respond as necessary (always encouraging the patient to call and never sharing personal health information online). This can be a great opportunity for a motivated staffer to branch out and improve skills.
This person should report back to your whole office on what (s)he finds. Reviews can be a wonderful resource to understand how patients see your practice. Applaud everyone's efforts to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your practice as it's presented online. Make sure to register as the practice owner on sites that allow you to respond to complaints. It's critical to respond quickly, emphasize privacy, and let the patient know how important it is to speak by phone or in person about the issue.
Source: Joe Capko, Physicians Practice [3/23/16]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Senior Housing POS & Coding
Has anyone had any experience with coding podiatry services to residents of senior housing? The place of service is not assisted living in any way. These are just apartments for seniors. The facility contacted our office about coming there and treating the residents. Would this be considered "home care", and is it covered?
Nancy, Biller, Podiatry Associates of Rocheser, Office of Michael Giordano, DPM, Mt Kisco, NY
Response: Place of service would be "12" which is "home." The scenario you presented is not "assisted living."
Joseph Borreggine, DPM, Charleston, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) - PART 1 | |
From: Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM
My comment on e-scribing: My numbers would add to more than 100% because we have learned to give patients a written script as well as e-script, especially on weekends! It's really a time saver.
Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM, South Bend, IN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) - PART 2A | |
From: Joseph A. Gershey, DPM
In response to Dr. David Samuel’s comment, I want to applaud the APMA Board and House for the actions that they committed to last week at the APMA House of Delegates. For the first time, the Board’s actions view the profession as a single organism. Our profession will fail to thrive if there are not sufficient residencies for graduates, sufficient graduates for healthy schools, or sufficient applicants for uncapped class size. At this House, the Alliance of Component State Associations drafted a resolution asking for an “all stakeholders” meeting at which all phases of the profession could be represented. The charge of the meeting was to draft an action plan to allow the profession to thrive once again.
The APMA Board indicated that this effort should not wait for a Resolution or a “White Paper report.” Dr. Dan Davis announced, to House applause, the scheduling of an “all stakeholders” meeting to address the student pool, residency availability, and growth in the profession. Pursuant to a Resolution of 2015, the APMA Communications arm will begin to educate the profession on PMSR residencies which are not dependent on the RRA credential. The result of this meeting should be an action plan which addresses all phases of the development of our profession in order to allow us to announce, in all coming years, that the growth of our profession has been restored and that our patients and our practices will be the beneficiaries.
Joseph A. Gershey, DPM, Immediate Past President, PPMA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) - PART 2B | |
From: Pete Smith, DPM
First, I would like to congratulate APMA and its leaders, who back in the early 1990s saw fit to move our profession forward by requiring three-year residency programs vis-a-vis Vision 2015, and who are currently working to move us forward. The recent graduates and current residents are getting a medical and surgical education on par with their MD/DO brethren and certainly much more extensive than most of us (Class of 1988) had. That being said, the move to these residencies has led to some unintended consequences including a shortfall of residencies, a capping of the school class size, and an over-reliance on rearfoot surgical residencies.
The Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association saw the need to boost the number of residencies 9 years ago when, in conjunction with a few other states, we formed our own 'Residency Genesis Program' which was later ceded over to APMA which has worked to close the shortfall gap. Residencies have been created, but unfortunately...
Editor's note: Dr. Smith's extended-length letter can be read here,
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Inspired by the movie Big? |
Source: Osamu Egawa via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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Be intimately involved with all aspects of podiatric medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management. Established and diverse practice. Hands-on experience with patient care, practice management training and we will do our best to assist you with obtaining a residency. I am podiatrist to The Pennsylvania Ballet, so if you have interest in sports medicine, a plus. Salary: $15/hour. Please send your CV and introductory letter to: ediamond7@comcast.net
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 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 – 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 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Immediate, full-time opening in fast-paced Sports Medicine Center. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical, surgical and sports medicine background. Applications accepted online at http://www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html
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 - TAMPA BAY
Well established, dynamic multi-doctor practice in the Tampa Bay, high-tech with EMR and digital x-rays. Sports medicine, surgery and potential partnership. No NH/ HMOs. Excellent hospital privileges. Choose an area of practice concentration that you are passionate about & enjoy a lifestyle 2nd to none. CV to floridapodiatrist@tampabay.rr.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 - VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C
Associate for well establish practice on Vancouver Island, B.C Canada. Reply to dr.cole@shaw.ca
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