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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 20,000 Subscribers Daily
May 14, 2021 #6,950  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL | |
Last Chance to Vote
Are you in favor of the proposed AMA Resolution allowing podiatric students and residents to take the USMLE exams?
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| ABFAS NEWS | |
ABFAS Presents Michael L. Stone, DPM Outstanding Professional Conduct Awards
On May 11, 2021, The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) presented the 2021 Michael L. Stone, DPM, Outstanding Professional Conduct Awards to nine outstanding individuals: Neenah Aguirre-Wong, AZPOD, Samuel Clellen, BUSPM, Jae Yoon Kim, CSPM, Benjamin Bogert, DMU-CPMS, Akshitha Sreeram, SCPM, Taylor Saucier, KSUCPM, Thomas Milisits, NYCPM, Michelle Garcia, TUSPM, and Kira Cramer, WUCPM.
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(From Left Top) Neenah Aguirre-Wong, Samuel Clellen, Jae Yoon Kim, Benjamin Bogert, Akshitha Sreeram, Taylor Saucier, Thomas Milisits, Michelle Garcia, and Kira Cramer |
Annual awardees are determined by the professors and fellow students at their respective podiatric medical colleges, and represent the highest standard of professionalism, deportment, and ethics in their interactions with peers, professors, and staff. The recipients receive a plaque and a cash award of $2,000 to be used at the student’s discretion.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE MILITARY | |
NC Podiatrist Named Chief of Limb Preservation Service at Tripler Army MC
Artreese R. Adams, DPM has been named as Chief of Limb Preservation Service at Tripler Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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Dr. Artreese R. Adams |
Dr. Adams received his podiatric medical degree from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed his podiatric residency at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, NC.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRISTS IN INDUSTRY | |
CA Podiatrist is Now Senior Medical Science Liaison at MeMed
Moe R. Abouzari, DPM, MBA is now Senior Medical Science Liaison at MeMed in San Diego, CA. MeMed performs infection diagnosis including viral vs. bacteria differentiation.
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Dr. Moe Abouzari |
Dr. Abouzari received his podiatric medical degree from Samuel Merritt College and his master of business administration degree from Argosy University. He previously worked as a biomarker integration manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Source: Linkedin
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| QUERIES (DME) | |
Query: Supply Chain Issues With Therapeutic Shoes
This week’s Medicare Council meeting has suggested there are supply chain issues with products associated with therapeutic shoes. Has anyone had such issues with respect to inventory or increased costs?
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of David W. Shofler, DPM, MSHS
PM News is saddened to report the passing of David Shofler, DPM, MSHS, 40, of an apparent heart attack. Dr. Shofler received his podiatric medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and a Master of Science in Health Sciences degree from the Western University of Health Sciences.
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Dr. David Shofler |
Dr. Shofler completed his podiatric residency at - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He was Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine, Surgery, & Biomechanics at the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine. He is survived by his wife and 3 young children.
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RE: The Passing of Jim L. Foster
Jim Foster, past owner and president of Chicago Medical Equipment and Universal Footcare Products, passed away yesterday.
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Jim Foster |
Jim and his wife Bev had retired to Tucson, AZ. after many successful years as the leader of the National Distributor of equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals for foot and ankle professionals.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA NEWS ) - PART 1A | |
From: Frank Case, DPM
For those of you who have taken the time to read the white paper as well as the Resolution, I think you will find that many of the comments that have been made by some PM News readers are incorrect. Let me give you some of the tenets of the Resolution:
1. The document has been developed to allow GRADUATES of CPME-approved podiatric medical schools to have access to take the USMLE. Remember that the NBME controls who can sit for the USMLE, and at this time, podiatric medical students are prohibited from sitting for the exam. The resolution asks for the AMA to evaluate if the CPME is COMPARABLE to the LCME, not to replace the CPME. It says GRADUATES, without specifying present students and residents. So, potentially, anyone who is a graduate from a CPME-accredited podiatric medical college, would be eligible to...
Editor's note: Dr. Kase's extended-length letter can be read here.
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From: Bryan C. Markinson, DPM
Since the backslapping, and kudos, and misinterpretation, and queries about existing DPMs taking the USMLE have begun, I feel compelled to state my take on it. Dr. Allen Jacobs' very accurate, but hidden assessment is one that I 100% agree with. The AAOS and AOFAS seem to have put APMA and ACFAS into a full Nelson without any resistance whatsoever and forced them to cry "uncle." Any DPM with an iota of self-respect must condemn this statement in its entirety. For those who support it, ask yourselves the following:
1) What do you think will happen if the AMA takes up this resolution to "study" our education from the top down to see how it compares to that of an MD/DO? I'll tell you....it will be disemboweled pure and simple. You will see how the retrofit about...
Editor's note: Dr. Markinson's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA NEWS) - PART 1C | |
From: Wenjay Sung, DPM
As a younger member of this profession, I empathize and understand the frustrations of my mentors and professional leaders that lived through the "civil rights era" of podiatry in the '80s and '90s. If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants. But as a generation X member of our profession, I am truly excited and grateful for APMA, ACFAS, and others involved regarding this resolution. My generation has numerous opportunities in practice now, not limited to only private podiatry practices, and the majority of the next generation will be practicing alongside allopathic colleagues, shoulder to shoulder.
Dr. Lowell Weil, Sr. (my fellowship director) used to sneak into AOFAS/AAOS meetings due to his degree, but now, he consistently has fellows lecture and win manuscript/poster competitions at these meetings. Podiatrists are lecturing, teaching, and learning alongside allopathic and osteopathic colleagues, and this resolution is another step forward in our natural progression as a profession.
Wenjay Sung, DPM, Arcadia, CA
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From: Don Peacock, DPM, MS
I agree with Dr. Smith. In fact, as insurances tighten, I am doing more and more office surgeries for self-pay rates and I am doing better financially with less paperwork. It has benefited my practice and my income to practice without the total reliance on insurance. I perform 90% of my procedures in the office now with more and more patients opting for self-pay.
All the moves to obtain parity to MDs will cost us dearly. If we want success, we should follow the dentist path. They get paid and are paid very well. The more self-pay and inadequately insured patients I see, the better I am doing. Podiatrists will do better financially the less they rely on insurance and suspicious buzzwords like parity.
Don Peacock, DPM, MS, Whiteville, NC
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From: Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH
David Armstrong is spot on with his analysis concerning the USMLE. My son has now chosen the path to become a podiatrist in the near future and will graduate from UCLA as a bioengineer. No question when the time comes to pass this exam, he will, and all of us can be proud that the profession is moving forward. To those naysayers, don’t get lost in the words of a piece of paper; the hard facts are that we are getting there in parity with the MDs and it is only a matter of time.
Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Gives new meaning to a shoe horn? |
Source: Michael Oehler via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES AND WEBINARS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MIDWEST UNITED STATES
ONCE IN LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY to join a thriving practice with instant patient volume. State of the art practice with advanced derm, limb, salvage, sports med, pediatrics and in-office-lasers. Seeking an ambitious DPM with surgical and patient management skills. Early board-certification with ability to outpace your peers economically. Buy-in anticipated after initial contract. Starting six figure salary with generous bonuses. No nursing homes. Perks include: Paid Med-Mal, Vacation, Hospital Dues, Medical Organizational Dues, Health & Disability Insurance, Phone & Car Allowances, 401k Accessible/5K Signing Bonus. DPMPROFESSIONAL2021@GMAIL.COM
PODIATRIC SURGEON – SOUTH CAROLINA
Physicians Footcare, SC largest provider of podiatric services, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If you are ready to live, work, and play comfortably; send letter of interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an exciting position open for a board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon to start in the fall of 2021. You can view our website at footanklenm.com. Spanish speaking and Fellowship is a plus but not a requirement. Billing/coding experience is preferred. Compensation is a competitive salary plus a percentage bonus structure to start. Please email CV and cover letter to sswrege@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Well established practice is looking to expand and have eventual partner and possible even transition to possible buyout. Compensation along with retirement, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Look for pleasant person, preferably a doctor to become Rearfoot and Ankle certified, along with skills in wound care and general foot-care. We have a large referral base and newer office, digital x-ray, lasers, EMR, etc. Please send CV to scfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA
Established group practice seeking full time associate. Both strong clinical and strong surgical skills required. Training with diabetes and limb salvage a plus. Hospital and surgical center privileges. No nursing homes! Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits include: medical insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Please send cv to RussAllen25@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION NEEDED - TX/AR
Very busy podiatry practice with multiple locations in Texas and Arkansas with high patient volume is seeking motivated, surgically trained podiatrist. Fellowship trained, billing/coding experience preferred but not required. Guaranteed salary plus strong bonus structure. Included is 2 week vacation per year, malpractice insurance, and CMEs. Current full time associate averages approximately $210,000 per year with partnership opportunity available. If interested, please send letter of intent and CV to advancedfootandanklecare@yahoo.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, short introduction video Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Part-time or full-time positions available for immediate consideration. Must have completed 3-year residency and board qualification or certification. Email CV and bio to podiatryoc@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - PENNSYLVANIA
Seeking Full Time Surgical Physician. Immediate Opening, Top Salary. Immediate or delayed buy-in option available Established high-end surgical practice since 1990's State College, PA FAX CV to 814-231-1817
ASSOCIATE POSITION/PRACTICE FOR SALE – NASSAU COUNTY, LONG ISLAND
Part time associate to work needed, or part time associate willing to work one day steady per week. Will sell 500k gross practice for 200k with sale of home/ office. North shore, Nassau county, Long Island. Contact: bombbustr7@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Fast growing, multi-location practice in Manhattan, NY is looking for a motivated, driven practitioner to join our surgical, sports-medicine based practice. Our full-time associates average $200k+ per year. If personable, motivated, well-trained, and driven to succeed, we would be delighted to discuss a position with you. We offer a strong compensation package including health benefits and a healthy pension. Please send a cover letter and cv to: footdocnyc@outlook.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 20,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CURAMEDIX ESWT SHOCKWAVE MACHINE
Barely used (less than 5 day’s usage). Model - Duolith SD1 TT. Purchased Nov 2018. All manuals, 2 heads, brochures, rolling cart/basket. Price - Asking $39,000. Local pick up/transport arranged by buyer. Contact: breirycruz@drschoene / 847-263-6073.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – NEW JERSEY
15 min. from Philly; 38 y/o practice; all phases of podiatry office and hosp. surgery EMR, digital x-ray, great staff. Grosses 300 K in 2 1/2 days can easily expand to full time. Optional building purchase. Retiring but will stay as long as needed for transition. contact jay195322@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN UTAH
Part time office practice for sale in northern Utah. Perfect for new grad to build with surgical and DME offerings. Perfect for DPM downsizing for two days a week. Utah is the fastest growing state over the past decade with every recreational venue imaginable. Make it yours! 801-888-0146.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
Established, 35 plus years, growing practice for sale. General podiatry with large volume of wound care, diabetic foot care, and pediatric treatment. Hospital privileges close by. Strong referral base with great growth potential. Contact cscjrlaw@gmail.com or 972-978-6691
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SO CAL
Upscale surgical practice close to hospital. Practice including all podiatric disciplines, serving PPO, HMO, and WC injuries. Fully equipped, digital x-ray, laser, EMR and trained staff. Lease or purchase of fully equipped facility. Retiring physician will stay through transition. Contact repro@earthlink.net.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS
Est. practice with optimum visibility and referrals. 3.5 days/week; increase growth by adding hours. Great income potential for a foot surgeon. Hospital privileges available. Gross approx. $300,000. Priced at $170,000 includes equipment, turn-key. Email at dpmassist@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 20,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
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