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May 21, 2013 #4,775 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Wearing Bad Casual Shoes Can Affect Muscles and Tendons: TX Podiatrist

Unsupportive or worn-out non-running shoes can strain the plantar fasciae. And high heels tighten the calf muscles and Achilles tendons, says Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, MD, podiatrist and associate clinical professor at Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Jeffrey Ross

Look at your shoes from behind. "If they lean in or out, or the soles are worn down, get rid of them," Dr. Ross says. Choose comfortable shoes with good arch support. And women, avoid heels if you can.

Source: Deb Dellapena, Runner's World [May 2013]

PM News has begun a new weekly feature called Quick Poll. Each week, we will post a new poll based on some of the controversial issues discussed in our Comments/Responses section.

Quick Poll
Do you recommend barefoot running?
Click HERE for Results

FL Podiatrist Gives Keynote Address at EWMA Symposium

Robert J. Snyder, DPM, MSc, President of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) was part of a consortium of clinicians from around the globe that offered their countries' perspectives and challenges relating to multidisciplinary wound management at the 23rd Conference of the European Wound Management Association (EWMA).

Dr. Robert Snyder Gives Keynote Address at EWMA Symposium

Snyder's topics were: "What are the major controversies in working multidisciplinary in the USA?" and "Assessment of perspectives and practices of U.S. wound care specialists with regard to infection assessment and treatment." These  presentations were given to a packed auditorium at the opening ceremonies of the EWMA Symposium which took place May 15-17, 2013 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

African-American Family of Podiatrists Celebrates Achievements at Reunion

A reunion of the Dr. Henry Martin Family, June 14-16 in Dubuque, will celebrate the accomplishments of an African-American family descended from slaves that includes a prominent Mason City family. Dr. Edward C. “E.C.” Martin, a son of Henry Martin, was a Mason City podiatrist. He and his wife, Berlina, a nurse, raised eight children who went on to have successful careers as well.

1953 Martin Family Photo, Drs. Edward C. Martin (seated) with Dr. Edward A. Martin (directly behind) Safford Lock Photo

Dr. Edward A. Martin, second oldest, became a podiatrist like his father and grandfather before him. A 1953 graduate of Mason City High School, Edward A. Martin purchased his own airplane at the age of 28, worked as a janitor in Chicago while attending podiatry college, and became the first minority student to earn the college’s award for proficiency in clinical foot surgery. He practiced podiatry in Chicago and San Jose, CA, prior to retiring in 1996 and moving to Oregon.

Source: Kristin Buehner, Globe-Gazette (Mason City, IA) [5/19/13]

4th PRESENT Residency Education Summit Midwest 2013 Succeeds Again

The 4th PRESENT Residency Education Summit 2013 concluded this weekend outside of Chicago to great success. 85 residents from 37 programs participated in the high-level lecture program, hands-on workshops, and a variety of networking activities. COTH held their Faculty Leadership Conference again, widely regarded as essential to the effective running of residency programs, and was attended by 36 Directors.

Residency Rumble 2013 1st place grand prize winners Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital and Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital

The program concluded with the Residency Rumble academic competition, sponsored by Healthpoint, won this year by the following teams: 1st Place - Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital and Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital, 2nd Place - Oakwood Healthcare System and  Botsford General Hospital, 3rd Place, DVA-Phoenix (Carl T. Hayden) and Franciscan Alliance-Midwestern University, 4th Place - St. Josephs, and  5th Place - DVA-Hines/Loyola and Sacred Heart Hospital. The larger ResEd Summit East will take place for Northeast and Atlantic Coast programs August 23-35 at the Teaneck NJ Marriott.

Bret Ribotsky: How can we achieve parity with other medical specialties? 

Dr. Matthew Garoufalis

Matthew Garoufalis: We are moving forward on our objectives for Vision 2015 to reach an educational parity. When our schools tell us that they are turning out an equivalent product, we will be able to go after state law changes, and this will serve all of us.

(L-R) Drs. Vickie Driver, Robert Snyder and Richard Pollack

Meet the Masters is broadcast each Tuesday night at 9 PM (EST). This week's guests are podiatric researchers Drs. Vickie Driver, Robert Snyder, and Richard Pollack. You can register for future events by clicking here

How to Decline a Raise Request

You won’t always be able to offer employees raises—even when you feel they deserve one as much as they feel they do. You have to tread lightly because refusing a request for pay increase can demotivate employees or send them searching for a new job. To decline a raise request without destroying an employee’s morale, follow this advice:

• Establish a career plan. Explain that you are unable to offer the person the raise right now but that you can reconsider the raise if he or she makes significant improvements or gains new skills or knowledge.
• Offer more responsibility. Tell employees that you can justify an increase in their wages if they prove that they can successfully increase their workload or take on more difficult assignments. Move them out of their comfort zone on a project to see what they are capable of doing.

Remember: If you offer these options and the employee succeeds, be prepared to cough up the extra money. If you are in no place to offer an increase now or in the future, simply say, “I just can’t offer you more money right now.”

Source: Adapted from “How to Say No When an Employee Asks for a Raise,” Gil Zeimer, Intuit Small Business Blog via Communication Briefings

Query: Using a Scribe with EHR

Can anyone provide information about using a scribe in the office with an EHR, i.e. logistics, training, etc.? Where is the best place to find one?

Gary Friedlander, DPM, Phoenix, AZ

RE: Painful Bunion in a 12 Year Old
From: S. Jeffrey Siegel, DPM

This represents an excellent case from both a clinical and a didactic standpoint. I am just going to discuss the surgical aspects.

Metatarsus adductus creates a significant issue because the parents are bringing their child to you for bunion surgery and you need to tell the them that in order to have a successful outcome, you have to essentially break all the bones of their daughter's forefoot in order to correct her bunion. Sounds insane; yet if you ignore the MTA,...

Editor's note: Dr. Siegel's extended-length letter can be read here.

RE: Biomechanics of Barefoot Running (Brad Makimaa, DPM)
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM

A few things are missing from Dr. Makimaa's rationale. First, he does not mention that the runners' "length of leg", which is of course determined by the runner's height, has to be taken into account.

Second, after we take into account the effects this has on stride length, we must then look at the runner's chosen stride length, and determine if the runner is...

Editor's note: Dr. Steinberg's extended-length letter can be read here.

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PRACTICE FOR SALE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA  

33 year old practice grossing $550k seeing an average of 40 patients per day.  Possible owner financing for both practice and large office building.  Five year average profit margin of 35%.  New Listing.  For more information call Chas Smith at 863-688-1725 or email Chas@cpalliance.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROOKLYN, NY

28 year old practice in a desirable part of Brooklyn. EHR certified with stage 1 criteria successfully met. Practice has room to grow. Good mix of Medicare hazardous foot care; surgery and wounds. Low overhead. Priced to sell. Email Inquires to: brooklynpracticeforsale@gmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - CALIFORNIA

Unique opportunity to purchase a very busy 50 year old practice in Coronado Ca. Large and stable patient and referral base with consistent new patient growth. Low overhead. Priced to sell. Great staff. Hospital privileges available. Willing to stay on for transition. Inquiries please email foothold@msn.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA

Well-established practice in Arlington Virginia looking for first year associate DPM perhaps leading to purchase of office. Office is one block from metro and has onsite private parking for patients. Present owner is retiring but will aid with smooth transition. This practice has been in the same location for the 40 years and has an excellent referral base. Must be licensed to practice in the state of Virginia. Please contact drmichaelfine@aol.com. Cell Phone 703-582-5999.

PODIATRISTS NEEDED - LOS ANGELES, CA
 
Home Foot Care, Inc. Is looking for motivated podiatrists to provide quality mobile care to our home-bound patients. Flexible schedule, independence, great compensation. If interested, please email resume to homefootcare@hotmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - WASHINGTON, DC/ MD SUBURBS

Prominent, established two office practice seeking well rounded, personable, ethical individual with sharp medical and surgical skills. Must be 24/36 month trained, ABPS qualified or certified. Partnership opportunity with ownership potential. Competitive salary with benefits package. Please send CV to ponyrunner66@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - HAMPTON ROADS VIRGINIA

Needs to be highly motivated, INDEPENDENT and surgically-trained to join a successful 40+ year practice surrounded with water sports, beaches and hiking. PSR24/36; well versed in forefoot and rearfoot surgery, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and diagnostic ultrasound. Please email CV & cover letter to fixafoot@cox.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - LAS VEGAS, NV

Need a Nevada licensed podiatrist to cover IN OFFICE for month of June 2013. Starting Date June 1, surgical experience not a requirement. Salary is negotiable. doctor@viawest.net

FT OR PT ASSOCIATE - SOUTH JERSEY

Great opportunity for FT or PT associate starting July 2013 in established practice in South Jersey. EMR, FDA-approved Lasers for fungus. Will work with Board Certified/Qualified podiatrist. Must have New Jersey License. Diverse practice in a nice area with a pleasant environment. e-mail CV at hhfootdoctor@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MASSACHUSSETS

Located near Boston. Busy multi-office podiatry practice looking to expand. Need extremely energetic dedicated individual. Must be PSR 12-24 trained, EMR, laser, vascular testing the works. Must have sense of humor. MA License, NH License A+! Surgery, sports medicine, pediatrics, shoe store. Please send resumes to resumesent11@comcast.net.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
 
Established foot and ankle specialty group looking for an experienced podiatrist. This position entails making rounds at local hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and having scheduled office appointments. Must be comfortable with all aspects of podiatric care and will be doing no less than the hiring partners. Full-time position with a competitive salary. Looking for someone with a great bedside manner, energetic and will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference. Send CV to administrator@footnankledoc.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK

Large established podiatry practice 30+ years in New York Hudson Valley/Capital District area seeking associate/partner to eventually take over practice. Also would entertain reasonable offer to purchase one of the two offices. Serious Inquiries may contact: Podiatrygroupny@gmail.com

PODIATRIST FOR NURSING HOME CARE - MASSACHUSETTS

Excellent Opportunity. Seeking independent physician for growing nursing home podiatry care Work independently, make your own hours. Must do own billing. YOU KEEP 100% OF PROFITS. Must be personable and have good patient skills. Acquisition fee based position. Please e-mail CV and short bio to: americanmobile@verizon.net

PODIATRIST WANTED - PENNSYLVANIA

Multi-specialty physician group seeking part-time or full-time to join our Johnstown, PA facility offering on-site x-ray, vascular ultrasound and other services. Patient base already established. Experienced or recent graduates considered.  Applicants send resume to cfleegle@atlanticbbn.net or call 814-288-1418 ext. 7.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY

Busy multi-specialty practice of PCPs, general surgeons, OB-GYN, podiatric surgeons looking for a full-time podiatric associate in  Upstate NY, Binghamton, Finger Lake Region. Great Benefits, opportunity for partnership. Must be highly motivated, personable and be Board qualified/eligible. Our podiatrists have over 100 years combined experience. Please send CV to associateinfoot@yahoo.com or fax 607-723-1567.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION-LAS VEGAS, NV

Looking for personable, professional and motivated podiatrist for busy house call practice. Must have NV podiatry license & malpractice insurance. Pay is 45% of collections. Send CV to stuartfeldmandpm@yahoo.com

SPACE AVAILABLE - NYC & LI

Office to sublet and share - East 60th Manhattan, and Plainview, Long Island. access to an MRI, Joint Commission certified operating rooms, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and access to a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. Also availability E 22nd between 2nd and 3rd and E 70th off 3rd. Turn-key operation - no investment needed PODO2345@AOL.COM 516-476-1815.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - NEW AEROLASE YAG LASER

Brand new Aerolase Yag Laser Bought Feb 2013- Never Used Paid $35,000. Will sell for $25,000. Contact Kathy (352) 867-1155 or Michael after 7pm (352) 816-1155.

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