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The Voice of Podiatrists
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April 07, 2016 #5637  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
FCNY Will Open On Saturdays
The Foot Center of New York, a critical health resource for the residents of Harlem, will open on Saturdays beginning Saturday, April 16, in addition to its regular Monday–Thursday hours. The Saturday hours, 8am to noon, will give working Harlem residents the opportunity to take advantage of the services offered by this full-service podiatric medical facility associated with the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Parents will now have the chance to bring their school-age children for check-ups or treatment of problems.
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Dr. Eunice Ramsey-Parker |
The Foot Center of New York’s podiatrists treat all common foot problems, and all causes of foot pain, as well as foot problems caused by diabetes, including diabetic wound care. “Saturday hours will help us ensure that all residents who have foot pain or other problems can come in without missing work or school. Also, more diabetics will be able to receive the foot care they need to avoid major complications down the road,” said Eunice Ramsey-Parker, DPM, MPH, Clinic Administrator of the Foot Center.
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS | |
CA and GA Podiatrists Go on Medical Mission to Nepal
Podiatric surgeons Dr. Jennifer D'Amico, Assistant Professor at Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS) and Dr. Carl Kihm completed their 5th medical mission to Kathmandu, Nepal. The 5-person team consisted of both surgeons, Podiatry Institute third year resident Dr. Swapnil Patel, PA Alexis Willey, and RN Bojan Kuure who completed her 98th mission on this trip.
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Back Row (L-R) Drs. Yubaraj, Saju, Chhatra, and Rajesh; Sister Regina, Hospital Admin Shyam. Front Row (L-R) Ocky, nurse Bojan Kuure, Drs. Carl Kihm, Jennifer D’Amico, and Swapnil Patel |
25 patients were operated on in 5 days. Cases ranged from macrodactyl debulking, to open foot and ankle trauma, to ankle fusions. Although devastation from last year's earthquake was visible, the people of Nepal have continued to thrive. This was the inaugural trip for Healing the Children, Southern California chapter.
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
FL Podiatrist Becomes 1st Female President of Manasota PMA
Alissa Zdancewicz, DPM was recently elected to lead the Manasota Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA), which serves two Florida counties that are home to a total of more than 700,000 residents. With a unanimous vote, "Dr. Z," as she is affectionately known, became the first woman voted to the office.
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Dr. Alissa Zdancewicz |
Dr. Zdancewicz graduated from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago, IL. She completed her residency in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She has been a shareholder of West Coast Podiatry Center, which has offices in Sarasota and Bradenton, FL, having joined the practice in 2004.
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS | |
IL Podiatrist Denied 2nd Place in St. Louis Marathon by Doped Kenyan Runner
For third place at the 2015 St. Louis half-marathon, Dr. Krista (Arnold) Nelson got $300. It should have been $1,000. She can blame that on the doped runner from Kenya who raced off ahead of the pack. The foot doctor from Edwardsville, Illinois, is among the recreational runners who were cheated out of places and prizes by Lilian Mariita, a second-tier Kenyan athlete who made her living from small U.S. road races, got busted twice for doping, and was the focus of an Associated Press investigation published last week.
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Dr. Krista (Arnold) Nelson |
The story shows how the sports doping problem has trickled down to the non-elite, amateur level. Suddenly, a practice more usually associated with Olympic champions and Tour de France cyclists is hitting close to home for runners like Nelson. “You don’t have to be elite to be knocked off the podium and out of your deserved place,” she told AP.
Source: John Leicester and Eddie Pells, Associate Press [4/5/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
FL Podiatrist Discusses 3 Basic Rules for Runners
There’s no doubt that runners’ feet take a pounding, and this makes them vulnerable to a wide range of ailments, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and even stress fractures. John Coleman, DPM has seen them all. A practicing podiatrist and an avid runner, he frequently volunteers in the medical tent at running races and is well versed in the foot ailments that commonly plague runners who have not taken proper preventive measures. Coleman, who is board-certified in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine and Foot and Ankle Surgery by the ABMSP, says there are three basic rules for runners to follow that will ensure better foot health for years to come before launching a new spring training program .
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Dr. John Coleman |
1.) Schedule a complete foot exam, and bring your running shoes along for an inspection as well. “Podiatrists are trained to check wear patterns of running shoes,” Coleman said. “Their background in biomechanics enables them to watch you walk and run and identify issues that can cause or contribute to injuries.”
2.) Find the right footwear. “Your podiatrist will assess the need of custom orthotics,” Coleman said. “A runner should also visit a running specialty store, where trained consultants will evaluate your foot type and shoe needs.”
3.) Listen to your feet. A marathon-induced blister is one thing, Coleman said. But sudden pain, persistent soreness, or even skin changes in your feet can be a sign of an underlying condition that could be caused or aggravated by running regimens. Pay attention to your feet and be sure to examine them frequently for visual signs of problems.
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
OH Podiatrist to Serve as Announcer for NCAA Gymnastics Championships
Dr. Mike Canales, a foot and ankle surgeon at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and Ohio State University gymnastics legend, will be serving as official meet announcer for the 2016 NCAA Gymnastics Championships later this month. Dr. Canales has been the official meet announcer for the Ohio State Buckeyes’ men’s gymnastics team for the third year in a row. That’s his voice and expert commentary you heard if you attended the 2016 Big Ten Conference Championships this past weekend.
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Dr. Mike Canales |
Dr. Canales holds a degree in podiatric medicine from Kent State University of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency training in podiatric medicine and surgery at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center where he practices today. Canales has co-authored several published works and serves as a national speaker on numerous podiatric medicine and surgery topics.
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| STATE LEGISLATIVE NEWS | |
NC Lawmakers Table Occupational Licensing Proposal
North Carolina legislators have backed off a proposal to eliminate state licensing requirements for a dozen occupations and consolidate other occupational boards. Members of the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee meeting Tuesday shelved draft legislation for the upcoming General Assembly session, which starts April 25.
The decision for inaction came after people associated with the boards or the professions regulated spoke at the committee and urged lawmakers not to move forward. Committee co-chairman Rep. Jonathan Jordan of Ashe County said more information is needed from the boards to ensure that public health and safety are protected. Licensing boards on the chopping block in the bill covered acupuncturists, athletic trainers, and podiatrists among others.
Source: WXII-12 News [4/5/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
8 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Physicians - Part 1
"Filing an extension is an excellent move for taxpayers who have a more complicated return than average. Examples include owning your own practice or acting as a principle (e.g., shareholder, member, partner) in a group practice, owning rental property, or having a significant number of securities transactions (i.e., buying and selling stocks and bonds).
The most common reasons (excluding procrastination) for filing an extension are two-fold. First, most taxpayers don’t receive K-1s or brokerage statements in time to meet the April 18 filing deadline. Secondly, your tax preparer, attorney, or CPA can often provide a better result if given an opportunity to think through the many options available to you."
Scott Goble, certified public accountant, Sound Accounting, Chickamauga, GA
Source: Karen Appold, Physicians Practice [4/4/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS) | |
From: Robert Boudreau, DPM
I dont get it. It seems that there is a segment of our profession that continually harps on the "We've got to get the MD degree" and the "parity" theme, but then I read this and think that the same segment wants to "get it the easiest way possible." No offense, Dr. Wan, but I don't want someone who is just "adequate" when I have a medical problem, and I don't think the general public does either. It should be all or none; quit trying to cut corners.
Robert Boudreau, DPM, Tyler TX
Editor's note: Dr. Boudreau, we hope that you never have to go to an emergency room at a hospital. If so, there's a good chance that you will be treated by a foreign medical doctor.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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How to recycle bowling balls? |
Source: Atsushi Nakashima via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ACADEMIC PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery located in Illinois and leading to a degree of DPM/MD, is seeking licensed podiatric physicians to become part of the clinical teaching faculty where, under a new curriculum, students will begin clinical training their first year. Applicants need to be licensed and their academic rank will be that of clinical professor which will also include student rotations through their offices. For additional information please send your resume to: Dominic@ColPodMedSurg.com The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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 - EAST ORANGE, NJ
Associate wanted for practice in East Orange NJ PSR 24-36 trained. Must be motivated to grow practice, especially wound care and surgical services. Looking for the right person who will start the buy-in process. Send CV to Drfoot44@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- DC/MARYLAND/VIRGINIA
Full and part-time positions available. Come join Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid–Atlantic, with offices in DC, Maryland, Virginia. All the bells and whistles. Please send resume and cover letter to newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to receiving your information!
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA/COASTAL
Seeking associates with partnership availability. Must be highly motivated and have good patient skills and personality. Salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Surgery Center and hospital-based with no HMOs/no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position/partnership in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice with Partnership also in Surgery center. Please e-mail CV and short bio to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com
NEW ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST POSITION – ANNAPOLIS, MD
Immediate position available. GREAT opportunity to join a thriving practice and in-office Ambulatory Surgical Center in beautiful Annapolis, Maryland. The full-time associate role is for an independent thinker who is board qualified or certified ABFAS. Must be licensed in Maryland with two years surgical training. Annapolis offers easy access to both Baltimore and D.C., as well as the incomparable Chesapeake Bay. Staff privileges available at the growing Anne Arundel Medical Center. If you are energetic, self-motivated and ready to hit the ground running, email cover letter and resume to mokane@podiatrygroup.us.
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
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.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTCHESTER, NY
Location, Location, Location! 40 year old well established practice with 165K gross, PART TIME! Can be 4-6 day practice. Fully equipped Practice; 3 exam rooms etc.,Great Mix; Old and New Pts, Surgical, RFC, OBC's etc. Selling due to serious illness. Docrac@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WASHINGTON, DC
Established high volume practice for sale. Owner desires to sell and transition. High volume surgery and office patient base. Hospital, Surgery Center and Residency program affiliated. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- KANSAS CITY METRO
well established, successful practice in prime Kansas community offering great life/work balance. Full array adult, pediatric services with opportunity for additional growth. High level patient, physician referrals. Strong commercial mix. RFC less than 10 percent. Traknet EHR. Owner assist with transition. Contact Mike Crosby at MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
30 year old general podiatry practice. State-of-the-art medical suite renovated 4 years ago Modern equipment, prime location, large physician referral base, full hospital privileges. No house calls, nursing homes or hospital ER call. Established patient base and unique opportunity for surgically-oriented podiatrist in the Berkshires (Western MA) Priced to sell quickly due to personal and medical concerns. Additional info best achieved via conversation. Contact: dross@albany.twcbc.com or cross12@nycap.rr.com
SPACE AVAILABLE WITH BILLABLE MRI – MANHATTAN AND LONG ISLAND
Are you letting income walk out your front door? Do you order MRIs but refer them to outside radiology facilities? Why not perform the MRI yourself and keep all the income? At our turn-key facilities on Long Island and Manhattan, rental of the office gives you access to our state-of-the-art equipment, including a fully-functioning extremity MRI where ankles and feet can be scanned. Once you run the numbers, you'll see that the added income to you makes this proposal a no-brainer. Call 516-476-1815 or e-mail podo2345@aol.com for further information.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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