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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,499 Subscribers Daily
April 01, 2017 #5,896  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL RESULTS |
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Results of last week's poll |
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
PM News Highlights Unmatched Graduates
If you are an unmatched graduate, PM News wants to help you obtain a residency position or other opportunities. Simply send us a short description of your qualifications (100-word limit) along with a color headshot (optional) to pmnews@podiatrym.com. We'll post it for residency directors and other interested parties to view.
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| UNMATCHED GRADUATE OF THE DAY | |
My name is Owen Morris and I will graduate from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in May 2017. Unfortunately, I have not matched, but am seeking a residency program or preceptorship. I am willing to relocate and am eager to put my very best foot forward in this unfortunate situation.
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Owen Morris |
I am a very outgoing, dependable, and diligent individual who is ready to learn. I hope that by being proactive in this situation, I can show how dedicated I am in bettering myself. I am a quick study and can’t wait to see what comes next.
Owen Morris, OMorris2017@nycpm.edu
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
TX Podiatrist (Former APMA President) Inspires Presidential Portraitist
The world first learned that former president George W. Bush had taken up painting in 2013. In the years that followed, other paintings by Bush began to leak out – dogs, cats, a watermelon, a horse, a golf course, and now thanks to his podiatrist and former American Podiatric Medical Association president, Ronald Lepow, DPM…. feet. Works of onychomycotic nails created by Bush have been put on display in an exhibit titled “The Art of the Foot” that spotlights oil-on-board paintings of fungal nails.
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Dr. Ronald Lepow and President George W. Bush |
Shortly after the exhibition was unveiled last week, Twitter and other social media sites erupted. “I came up with the idea after visiting my podiatrist, Dr. Ronald Lepow, who taught me about the beauty in the complexity of an onychomycotic nail. I believe my exhibit captures the artistic nature of feet that podiatrists see every day, but which often goes unappreciated by others,” said the former president.
Source: April Fools News [4/1/17]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
MMCSC Welcomes NJ Podiatrist
The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at the Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC) welcomes Joseph S. Saka, DPM, as its newest physician panel member. Dr. Saka completed his medical education at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he graduated at the top of his class. He completed a three-year surgical residency with a focus on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Hoboken University Medical Center, where he served as chief resident.
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Dr. Joseph Saka |
Dr. Saka is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and is active in the Lehigh Valley Podiatric Medical Association. He is board certified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery as well as rearfoot and ankle reconstruction, and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Source: RWJ Barnabas News [March 2017]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Woman Crashes Car into TN Podiatrist's Office
A 75 year old woman was hit after a car crashed into a doctor’s office on American Way in Kingsport. According to a Kingsport Police report, an 89 year old woman was going to a doctor’s appointment Wednesday afternoon when her 2001 Mercury Sable crashed through the office of podiatrist Dr. Paul B. Schodowski.
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Car crashes into the office of Dr. Paul Schodowski. |
The woman told the responding officer she did not remember hitting the building. The report says the car was parked in front of the building before it hit the front glass entrance. It then went into the building and hit a 75 year old woman. She was taken to Indian Path Hospital by EMS.
Source: John Price, WJHL [3/30/17]
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| FROM PM's RECENT 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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Today's Featured Article |
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
RE: Ankylosing Spondylitis
Catherine Yack, DPM
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis in which there is long-term inflammation of joints and most commonly the spine. There is an average duration of 10 years from the onset of the disease to diagnosis. As podiatrists, we should be in the forefront for diagnosing AS.
When we see multiple bone spurs (enthesopathy) on foot x-rays and our patient has back pain with AM stiffness, wakes them up at night, >3 month duration which started early (around age 40-45), and has uvelitis (a type of eye inflammation), we should be suspicious of AS. We are in a position to be the first physicians to diagnosis AS instead of there being a 10-year delay in diagnosis.
Catherine Yack, DPM Huntsville, AL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) - PART 1A | |
From: Ken Malkin, DPM
As a delegate to the APMA House of Delegates, I actually asked for the straw poll from our delegates. There was no deep thoughtful discussion before the vote, just a number of events that occurred during the meeting making it clear that the 4-4-3 year model of training young podiatrists should lead to a more enhanced scope of practice. My first comment to those 10% who voted against a name change was that they were a bunch of dinosaurs.
One young bright New York delegate, Andy Shapiro, said he was one. Since then, I have heard many more opinions against the name change that I think have merit. On Thursday, APMA sent an email to its members explaining that a long process was planned before anything is POSSIBLY proposed. So stay tuned. Sorry, I was wrong and caught up in the moment.
Ken Malkin, DPM, Boynton Beach, FL
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From: James R. Christina, DPM
During the emerging issues forum at the APMA House of Delegates meeting earlier this month, Immediate-Past President R. Daniel Davis, DPM, brought to the house a concern he has heard from some young physicians that “podiatrist” is no longer the primary term they use to identify themselves. Dr. Davis asked the delegates for their feedback about this concern, specifically as it relates to APMA’s name and brand. That conversation, while very constructive, has been taken somewhat out of context.
APMA is a 105-year-old organization with a rich history representing the profession. While it is critical that we accurately represent the professional identity of our members, changing our brand is not something we take lightly.
APMA is engaged in a brand audit. We’re collecting quantitative and qualitative data about perceptions of the organization, our products and services, and—yes—our name. We have engaged an outside consultant, McKinley Advisors, to assist us in this process. McKinley Advisors has expertise in organizational branding, specifically for association clients. Their President Jodie Slaughter is working directly with our staff team to assemble and analyze the data we collect and ultimately identify recommendations for enhancing APMA’s brand.
Until we complete that process, which is only appropriate for a national organization considering a change of this magnitude, we have no recommendation to change the name, much less a proposed new name for the organization. APMA looks forward to engaging with and receiving feedback from its membership as we work through this exciting process.
James R. Christina, DPM, Executive Director and CEO, Bethesda, MD
Editor's note: This topic is now temporarily closed.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear to a Madame Butterfly opera? |
Source: Sophia Webster via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 29, 2017 – Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center- Nashville, TN
Honoring G. "Dock" Dockery, DPM and Benjamin J. Wallner
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Bronze), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Dockery and Mr. Wallner inducted in the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, including roasts by special guests.
All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets now by sending $75 per ticket to: APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION - ILLINOIS
Available Summer 2017 - growing practice in the Midwest looking to add to our exciting team! Seeking energetic, enthusiastic, disciplined podiatrist with specific interests in wound care, sports medicine, pediatrics, and elective forefoot surgeries. BQ/BC in ABPM/ABFAS preferred. For more information, please visit our website at www.HeartlandFootAndAnkle.com.
ASSOCIATE PRACTICE - NJ
Well established and fast growing Housecall Podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com ) is looking for Podiatrist to do House-calls for homebound patients in New Jersey. It will start out as Part-time position and garanteed to grow into a Full time position within 1.5 year time frame . We are looking for hard working, energetic and very compassionate doctor. Salary $100k (full time) plus Bonuses and Benefits. Applicants Must have NJ Podiatry license. Please email your resume to lraginsky@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Come join our team of top docs. Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is proud to announce the need for help in our busy, multi-faceted group practice (Maryland location), with all the bells and whistles. We have all the administrative, marketing, and assistant help in place to help make your practice, with us, a success. See patients, do your charting, and leave the rest to us. Email your resume and cover letter to newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to receiving your information!
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY, CAPE MAY COUNTY
Well established solo doctor seeks well trained and motivated doctor to join as an associate. This is a chance to join a solid multifaceted practice and be part of its growth and development. A competitive salary and benefit package will be offered. Forward CV's to NJDPMRecruiter@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY – CHICAGO
Multi-location group-Chicago/Near West Suburbs - Opening for ABFAS Board Certified/Qualified associate for Chicago. Surgical/ortho patient load. No nursing homes. Must hit the door running! EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, shockwave, surgery center & amazing support staff. Benefits available, associateship available for the right doc. Send CV to chicagopodwork@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (GREENWICH)
Well established referral basis, brand new location (as of April), and progressive office., including EMR, digital x-ray, Pinpointe and CO2 lasers, diagnostic ultrasound and EPAT You can expect a full schedule of patients the day you start, and a very competitive salary. For more info www.greatfootcare.com. Send resume to: DrKassaris@GreatFootCare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RHODE ISLAND
Well established practice seeking a part time podiatrist leading to a full time position. We have state of the art facility with EHR, Laser, PADNet, and Digital x-ray. Great referral base with hospital and surgical center privileges. All aspects of podiatry are seen from simple to complex, children to geriatrics. No nursing homes. Interested candidates send CV to ripodiatryassociate@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIDWEST
Conservative practice seeking compassionate, personable podiatrist. Must be confident in forefoot surgery and office treatments. Position leading to ownership in 2 years. Mix of office, out of town clinics, NH. Salary + bonus. Office equipped with EHR, laser and digital x-ray. Email CV and letter of interest: MWestDPM@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Need full-time associate starting ASAP for our group practice. Must be willing to grow and expand and be capable to do an array of foot surgery as well as competent in evaluating and treating patients in the office. Must be available to work on 1-2 weekend days per month. Must be willing to travel to any one of our 5 locations within the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Fixed salary to start for the first 6-8 months, then contracted for fixed with incentive. To inquire please email cv to contactus@starrettpodiatry.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - TN, TX, MO, KS, WI, OK, CO
Preferred Podiatry Group is seeking providers to join our growing practice servicing long term care facilities in several areas. We offer a competitive commission based income as well as a benefits packaged to our employed podiatrists. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Contact Dr. Chris Kestner at ckestner@ppgpc.com for details
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHEAST SUBURBS OF ATLANTA
This successful Atlanta area practice is a great opportunity for you. Fully equipped office. Fulltime practice with balanced mix of surgery and in-office care. Less than 20% Medicare. Opportunity to enter practice with established patient base and strong cash flow. Contact: NEATLDPM@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - EASTERN KANSAS
Established, successful practice for sale. Fully equipped office. EHR. Strong physician referral and patient base. College community. Great opportunity for growth. For additional information contact: EKdpm4sale@gmail.com
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
Established and successful for 90 years!! Very busy with hospital affiliation and taking most insurance plans. Well priced with room to grow. A wonderful patient base and excellent office staff. Please Text (203) 522-8815 for more information. Feel free to ask any and all questions!!
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CALIFORNIA: NORTHERN
Wanting to retire. Looking for someone to take over practice. Great opportunity. Ready patient base. Potential to expand in all areas of podiatry. Awesome area - lakes, mountains, rivers - especially appealing to outdoor enthusiast/anyone who enjoys beautiful locale. $285,000 buys building and well established practice. Email reddingpodiatry@sbcglobal.net
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MIDMARK EXAM TABLE/CHAIR
Midmark 623 Exam Table/Chair with stool, absolute mint condition, never used. Serious inquiries only. Please contact nefootandankle@optonline.net.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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