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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,334 Subscribers Daily
May 19, 2016 #5,667  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
MA Podiatrist Assists During Turbulent Flight
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Chicago was forced to double back to Boston's Logan Airport on Monday night after hitting turbulence so severe passengers vomited and passed out and four people were injured. The impact was so severe, some people on board started throwing up and others fainted, prompting the pilot to ask for help from passengers with medical training.
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"I helped one of the flight attendants [then] went back to the seat," said Dr. Nathaniel George, a podiatrist from Chicago. "I think somebody yelled out. Another passenger got nauseous. ... Then they said they had to turn the plane around."
Source: Monica Madeja and Lauren Petty, NBC Chicago [5/17/16]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Custom Orthotics Superior to OTC Pre-Fabs: Canadian Podiatrist
Like your eyes, no two feet are identical, so buying off-the-shelf orthotics may not prevent bunions. "The success rate for an off-the-shelf orthotic is low because it's not formed to your foot," says Dr. Hartley Miltchin. While custom orthotics aren't cheap (most range from $500 to $700), they will last many years.
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Though no orthotics will fit in every pair of shoes you own, they will fit in most – including sneakers, golf shoes, low heels, and flats, says Miltchin. Tip: Bring your orthotics with you when trying on new shoes to make sure they fit.
Source: Chantel Simmons, Canadian Living
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| IPED NEWS | |
IPED Announces Graduate Management Clinical Program (GMCP)
The Institute for Podiatric Excellence and Development (IPED) has announced its new initiative that will provide a meaningful experience to the graduates of our podiatry schools who have not been matched in a residency program this year. IPED’s Graduate Management Clinical Program (GMCP) will place a graduate in a private practice setting to learn how to effectively and properly run a practice while also learning clinical skills.
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In addition, this will help increase participants’ chances of getting a residency the next year. IPED is aware that this program is not the solution to the residency shortage. At the very least though, it provides these graduates with a hands-on opportunity while they prepare to apply for a residency the following year.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
AAPPM Holds Spring Seminar in AZ
The American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) continues to receive requests from podiatrists and staff alike to bring AAPPM events to the western parts of our country. AAPPM added the 2016 Spring Seminar at the San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler, Arizona located just outside Phoenix. The two-day seminar focused on coding and billing for the entire practice and sessions specifically geared for executive managers and medical assistants.
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Attendees at AAPPM Spring Seminar |
Over 100 doctors and assistants took part in the seminar, and 28 exhibitors were on hand. “I am happy to call this conference another great success,” explained AAPPM President Ben Weaver, DPM. “Over half of the attendees were attending their first AAPPM conference.”
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Don Peacock DPM, MS
The concept of maintaining a moist environment seems to be more common in wound care these days. I’ve had some patients with problematic healing despite keeping the wound moist, even when combined with enormous efforts to heal these wounds, including very expensive modalities such as biologics and HBO therapy.
Recently, I was referred a patient who had been treated by one of my colleagues at our wound center. The patient was non-ambulatory and had an ulceration over the first metatarsal phalangeal joint (bunion area). Her ABI was 1.4 and she was considered circulatory compromised due to non-compressible arteries, and compression dressings were avoided. She had received HBO therapy, numerous biologics, and...
Editor's note: Dr. Peacock's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Tip Sullivan, DPM, Robert Steinberg, DPM
I encourage all of my colleagues to read the letter posted in yesterday's article about podiatry in the VA system! Although the letter was biased against podiatry and I do not agree with the assumptions drawn, in truth, there were no misstatements made. I would love to see what APMA is writing to defend podiatry seeking parity at the VA.
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
I would like to read the APMA's detailed response to this arrogant and deliberately misleading letter.
Robert Steinberg, DPM, Schaumberg, IL
Editor's note: To read APMA's response, click here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Ken Hatch, DPM, Rahn Ravenell, DPM
There is a LOT of truth in this letter, as well as some misleading information.
Ken Hatch, DPM, Annapolis, MD
I've done the APMA eAdvocacy for both the passed House Bill and now the Senate Bill. What I find is that the stock letter is verbose, and the intent could get lost. I modified the letter to include a distinct rebuttal to the AAOS letter and highlighted the training of today's podiatrists. Is there a letter from ACFAS, ABFAS, and APMA that specifically outlines the training we receive?
If I read the AAOS' letter without knowledge of our training, I certainly would be hesitant to put a DPM on the same level as an MD if I believed they received their degree after "podiatry college and 0-3 years of residency training."
Rahn Ravenell, DPM, Mt. Pleasant, SC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1C | |
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
This battle for parity will wage only until those that are "protecting" the podiatry profession from our independent and identifiable autonomy cease to exist. We are no longer the profession that we once were. We are well-trained and educated in the field of foot and ankle medicine and surgical orthopedics and have continued to evolve through these past many years from palliative care podiatrists to foot and ankle surgeons.
However, this profession will forever be recognized as a "lesser than" an MD/DO medical profession as long as we continue to educate our students with the current curriculum model that we have been using for years. The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) will never be equal to the American Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and hence...
Editor's note: Dr. Borreggine'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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Wearing one's politics. |
Source: Mary Rouncefield via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 15, 2016 – Philadelphia Marriott
Honoring Bret Ribotsky, DPM and James Lamb
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Silver), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Ribotsky and Mr. Lamb 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, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ACADEMIC POSITION - WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking podiatrists interested in the education and training of future doctors of podiatric medicine. Applicants must be at least board-qualified in either ABPM or ABFAS with preference for dual board certification. Academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly and clinical credentials. To be considered, please send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 references, and salary expectation to (http://apptrkr.com/784853). Western University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA
A well-established, podiatry practice located in suburban Philadelphia, is seeking a BE/BC podiatrist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician with an interest in partnership. Please forward cover letter and a current CV via email to podiatrymgmt@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA
Group practice seeking personable well trained podiatrist. ABFAS Qualified/Certified. Newly trained or established practitioners welcome. Must be motivated with excellent clinical, charting and surgical skills – comfortable with all aspects of podiatry. Practice currently serves three locations, all with modern conveniences and experienced support staff. Competitive compensation package. Send email of intent (subject: New Associate) with CV to: 1footassociate@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, CA, Ventura County, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Lancaster/Palmdale, CA, San Bernardino/Riverside, CA, Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT
High volume podiatry practice Limb Preservation, Clinical Research, elective, non-elective surgery, sports medicine and general practice. Three hospital medical staff privileges available, ER call available. Practice seeks energetic, empathetic practitioner, PSR-36 a plus. Competitive salary, benefits. Partnership opportunity. Send resume, cover letter to: Researchlpc552@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA - GREENSBORO/TRIAD AREA
Busy, state-of-the-art group practice seeking full time associate for summer 2017. PSR 36+ training preferred. Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ethical applicant. Competitive income and benefit package. Hospital privileges available. Must be board qualified/certified and have an active North Carolina license or plan on taking the exam in December 2016. Qualified applicants can send their CV and letter of interest to triad.podiatrist@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – WI, MO, KS, and LA
Preferred Podiatry Group, P.C., a national leader in long-term care podiatry for over forty years, is looking to add additional providers in several areas. We have immediate availability for providers in Wisconsin and Missouri and will be hiring for Kansas and Louisiana in the next few weeks. We offer a competitive salary and other benefits for the right candidates. For additional information please contact Dr. Chris Kestner at ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA
Looking for either a PART-TIME (leading to full time) OR a FULL TIME position and have a PMSR/36 with RRA Training, then send your cover letter and CV to medstaff1977@gmail.com Must include a contact phone number.
PART-TIME POSITION IN CHICAGO TO DO HOUSECALLS
20-25 hours /week, flexible schedule, logistics provided, great for new and established podiatrists to earn up to $100-120K. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Associate leading to partnership. Board qualified of certified (ABPS) PSR 24/36), Part time/full time Podiatrist for Busy multifaceted general Podiatry practice with large surgical volume. Good referral base. Full hospital privileges, opportunity to buy in to ASC. Send CV to officemail1@cox.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAVANNAH, GA
Thriving, seven location, podiatry practice is seeking a family-oriented associate podiatrist to build career and long-term relationship. Associate will have full range of services and access to surgical center along with access to all of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Please email CV with cover letter to hr@atlanticfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY
Full-time/Part-time associate needed for busy Long Island Practice with EHR, digital X-rays and DME. Excellent income opportunity for hard working energetic Podiatrist. ABPS board qualified/certified preferable. Must be versed in all aspects of podiatry Surgical/Medical/Orthopedic and be able to work independently. Send Resume: jbmbcw@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Our busy 2-physician podiatry practice is seeking a highly motivated associate to join our team. The ideal candidate is familiar with all aspects of podiatry care with limited palliative practice. Candidate must be board-qualified in both forefoot & rearfoot surgery. Includes malpractice ins, competitive salary, vacation, and CME time off. Includes opportunity for advancement to partnership level, with investment in local surgery centers. Send resume and salary requirements to admin@southsidefootclinic.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1- PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTH FLORIDA
Priced to sell. Well-established, turn-key podiatry practice in Delray Beach, Florida. EHR compliant and includes all equipment. All office-based revenue with huge upside. Low overhead, No HMO's. For more information please contact me via email at: delraybeachpodiatryforsale@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – OTTAWA CANADA
Are you tired of the third-party, regulatory and payer system in the U.S? Are you looking for a change to make your life easier? If you would like to practice, focusing on patients only –not on paperwork, this is a unique opportunity for a U.S. podiatrist to purchase a successful world-class practice. Life is simple, cash-based payments, no receivables, and wonderful (world-class city and recreation). Contact sissilutten@yahoo.ca to learn more.
PRACTICES WANTED TO BUY - NEW JERSEY
Seeking a practice to buy or buy into in New Jersey. Prefer buying a practice but will consider partnership or independent contractorship. Well trained in conservative care, wound care, DME and orthotics, sports medicine, forefoot surgery etc. Please email gardenstatefootdoc@gmail.com
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