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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,313 Subscribers Daily
July 14, 2016 #5,708  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
New College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery to Offer Medical Video Lectures
The new college of podiatric medicine and surgery that will be offering an MD/DPM degree has signed Backlight Inc. as the platform to carry all medical video lectures. “The days of classroom lectures are gone,” stated Sev Hrywnak DPM, MD. "Medical education has evolved and the new incoming students will experience the new curriculum.” This new curriculum will have students from day one of their first year in clinical experiences, along with learning basic biomedical sciences through the use of video lectures. These video lectures will allow students to view the lecture at anytime and as many times as needed.
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(L-R) Dr. Sev Hrywnak, Pete Gratale (President of Backlight, Inc), and Reynold Yordy (Chief Technology Officer of Backlight, Inc.). |
Under the new curriculum, students will attend a physician’s office twice a week and spend the rest of the time viewing lectures and taking self-assessment examinations online. The new curriculum will allow a student to finish basic biomedical sciences in 14 months, or they may take up to 20 months and be prepared to take Step 1 of the USMLE. Our affiliation in the Greater Chicago area with 25 Federally Qualified Health Centers will offer the best clinical exposure to patient care for students. “Tuition dollars will be spent on having the best teaching hospitals and clinics in our program," stated Stanley Blondek DPM, MD. “With so many clinical rotations at hospitals being taken lately by PAs, NPs, and foreign medical students, it is important that we secure these spots for our students by using tuition dollars for clinical medical education.”
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Good Hygiene is Key to Preventing Foot Odor: MN Podiatrist
Your feet have more sweat glands per inch than any other part of the body—an average of 250,000 of them. They secrete sweat all the time, keeping your skin moist and supple. When you put your feet in a pair of shoes, the confinement allows fungi and bacteria to thrive. The teaming bacteria produce a substance called isovaleric acid, which emits the characteristic locker room stench associated with foot odor. “The fungi and bacteria, which are a normal part of our skin’s flora, proliferate in the dark, moist, warm environment of the shoes,” says Paul Langer, DPM. “Foot odor tends to be worse in warm weather and in active people.”
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Dr. Paul Langer |
About 25% of us have issues with foot odor, according to an American Podiatric Medicine Association survey of 1,700 adults. The key to eliminating foot odor is good foot hygiene. Keep your feet scrupulously clean. Use warm, soapy water and wash your feet every day, says Dr. Langer. Scrub gently with a soft brush, even between your toes, and be sure to dry your feet thoroughly.
Source: Prevention [6/22/16]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
MD Podiatrist Publishes Book on Pain Management
Based upon success with thousands of patients as well as 7 previously published articles in podiatry, diabetes, and family practice journals, Dr. Stuart Goldman presents a new paradigm for pain management, through which podiatrists can frequently successfully relieve symptoms associated with all the conditions mentioned above, often within 1-2 days of appropriate treatment.
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Dr. Stuart Goldman and Walking Well Again |
Neuropathy, arthritis, fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis, poor circulation, and restless leg syndrome are often the diagnosed cause of chronic pain and disability, but often not the actual cause of symptoms. Walking Well Again: Neutralize the Hidden Causes of Pain presents original insights and techniques designed to guide podiatrists to better understand, investigate, and frequently relieve chronic pain.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
GA Podiatry Practice Ranked as "Best Place to Work"
Atlantic Foot and Ankle Specialists was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Georgia. The survey and awards program was designed to identify and honor the best employers in Georgia. It was created by Georgia Trend and Best Companies Group. The list includes 17 companies.
To be considered, companies had to have at least 15 employees and been in business at least a year. Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process. The first part evaluated each nominated company’s policies, practices, and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The winners will be profiled in the July issue of Georgia Trend.
Source: Coastal Courier [7/11/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
Preventive Foot Care Could Cut Amputations in Half: NY Podiatrist
Doctors estimate that almost 50 percent of amputations in diabetics could have been prevented if the person had taken better care of their feet. "I can't emphasize enough how important it is for a person with diabetes to pay rigorous attention to their feet. Foot infections are the most common issue for a person with diabetes and are more severe and take longer to heal than in a person without diabetes," says Dr. Alan Farber, a doctor of podiatric medicine. Farber added, "Proper foot care is simple and includes things like using an antifungal daily, not only to heal, but also to prevent fungal infections, and using a moisturizer daily to heal and prevent dry, cracked skin."
Source: Helen Chin Lui, Medfield Patch, [7/1/16]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT 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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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Physicians Seek Employed Status to Weather Payment Risks
According to member surveys by the Medical Group Management Association, the share of physicians who worked directly for a hospital or in practices at least partially owned by a hospital rose from 29% in 2012 to 33% in 2014. Of 84 respondents this year to Modern Healthcare's hospital systems survey, almost all respondents added employed physicians in 2015 with the total physician employment among respondents showing a 9.8% increase year over year.
Physician practices purchased by third-party staffing companies in the first quarter nearly doubled to 21 groups compared with 13 in the year-ago quarter, said Michael Abrams, managing partner of healthcare management consultancy Numerof & Associates. The last time the industry saw such active physician consolidation was in the early 1990s, said Alan Badey, managing partner and co-leader of the healthcare practice at Citrin Cooperman.
Source: Dave Barkholz, Modern Healthcare [7/9/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
MACRA, MIPS, and APMs — Are You Ready? - Part 2
1. Continue to attest for Meaningful Use
If you are already participating, continue to do so to take advantage of incentives and to avoid payment adjustment in 2018 (Medicare adjustments are made looking back 2 years). By 2017, the Medicare Meaningful Use Incentive program will transition into the Advancing Care Information (ACI) component of MIPS.
Source: Susanne Madden, Physicians Practice [7/6/16]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Chronic Onychia
My patient is a healthy 20-year-old female with non-traumatic onset of swelling and redness across the entire eponychium of the left hallux in March 2016. She had it about 3 months before her initial visit. She was initially treated with antibiotics and soaks, which did not help. X-rays were negative for any bone changes. No abscess was found. A subsequent culture revealed Staph species sensitive to all antibiotics and she was then placed on a different antibiotic, erythromycin, along with Bactroban use. This resulted in no improvement. A fungal work-up was negative.
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Chronic Onychia |
There's still some occasional draining and also bleeding with a recent small granuloma present. The nail has never been ingrown or caused pain itself. There is some slight lysis distally. The eponychium remains sore with pressure. She has no other inflamed toenails or fingernails, with no history of any major illnesses before onset. The photo shows the inflamed eponychium which is unchanged from pre-treatment status with exception of the small granuloma. Before any other work-up or treatment, I would like the opinions of my colleagues on this chronic inflammation.
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| CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS | |
RE: Feet Need Sunscreen
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Sunburned Feet |
This photo is an example of a man who put sunscreen all over his face, arms, chest, back, and legs, and what do you know? He got sunburned on both feet.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: AAPSM Board
Recently PM News posted a story about a DPM who was reported to have been invited by the USOC to be part of the medical staff at the Olympic Games in Rio. The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine has forged relationships with the United States Olympic Committee both directly and through its membership in the Joint Commission of Sports Medicine. Several AAPSM members have volunteered, sometimes at their own expense, at Olympic venues and other World Championships.
Currently, there is no official medical staff that includes a DPM, including track and field. This has been verified with the Director of Clinical Research and Multidisciplinary Care for the USOC. According to him, the DPM claiming...
Editor's note: This extended-length letter can be read here.
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Post Graduate Fellowships
Department of Orthopaedic/Division of Podiatry
School of Medicine at The
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery - This fellowship is a one-year experience during which the Fellow will develop a rational approach to revisional and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. The Fellow will function as a Specialist and participate in the teaching of Podiatric medical students and residents, and have ample opportunity to be involved in clinical and basic research projects. The fellowship will provide the Podiatric Surgeon, further expertise in Charcot reconstruction, trauma and deformity correction.
Duration: 1 year (7/1/17 – 6/30/18) Application Deadline: 10/01/2016 Interviews: TBD Stipend: $44,100/Year. Requirements: Completion of 3-year residency; a commitment to a part-time/full-time academic career in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Texas License eligible & ABPS Board Qualification eligible in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (Test dates & Application Deadlines TBA).
Submit a CV and letter of interest to: Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS, Professor, Fellowship Director, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive (MSC 7776) San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 Email: Zgonis@uthscsa.edu Phone: (210) 567-5174 Fax: (210)567-4891.
All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Inspired by moths belonging to the order Lepidoptera! |
Source: Vin + Omi via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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ORDER NOW- Limited Tickets Will be Available on Site
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.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION – CHICAGO, IL
Immediate part-time position available (2-3 days a week). Excellent opportunity to join a busy practice with an in-office Ambulatory Surgical Suite in Chicago, IL. Hospital privileges available at 2 local hospitals with resident coverage. The associate role would involve a wide range of patients including: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports and work-related injuries. Excellent opportunity for a driven personable person. Please e-mail Cover letter and CV to: wkcastle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, San Bernardino/Riverside, and Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, EMR. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com. check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY
Highly ethical and motivated practitioner sought. Experienced, assertive, podiatric surgeon wanted. All aspects of forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board qualified or certified. Please send C.V. to bunioncenter135@yahoo.com or call 917 284 5096
ASSOCIATE WANTED IMMEDIATELY - NAPLES FLORIDA
Doctor retiring. Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200 bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. Florida has a great scope of practice law and we rotate for ER call at all 4 hospitals. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner Email CV to Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE FULL TIME POSITION – PHILADELPHIA AND PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Large Multi-specialty practice looking for motivated full time non-surgical podiatrist. 40/hr/week. Office-based practice with multiple locations treating musculoskeletal / sports medicine patients. No palliative care. Must have Pennsylvania license or have passed PM-Lexis. Board certification or eligibility required. Excellent Salary with Full Benefits (Health, 401K, CME allowance) Partnership Opportunity. Please forward a cover letter, CV and availability to Podiatrist@job4u.com
FULL-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 the following: Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- LONG ISLAND, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Central/Eastern Suffolk County seeks full/part time associate, leading to partnership. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package. Please email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION – ANNAPOLIS, MD
Immediate position available for full-time or part-time. GREAT opportunity to join a thriving practice with an in-office Ambulatory Surgical Center in beautiful Annapolis, Maryland. The associate role is for an independent thinker who is board qualified or certified ABFAS. Prefer licensed in Maryland but will consider licensing the right candidate. The capital city of Annapolis is located on the Chesapeake Bay and offers easy access to both Baltimore and D.C. Staff privileges available at the growing Anne Arundel Medical Center. If you are ready to hit the ground running, email cover letter and resume tomokane@podiatrygroup.us.
ASSOCIATE WANTED - NORTH NJ
Immediate opening for surgically trained associate leading to partnership/buy out. Base plus Bonus Package depend on experience. BQ/BC ABFAS. 1+ years of office experience is preferred. Must be a hard worker and willing to build practice. footandanklejob@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Well-established practice North San Diego coastal seeking associate with opportunity for future partnership position. Great location and medical environment. Must have California license. Board Qual/Cert by the ABFAS, and an interest in full range of podiatric services. Please email resume and cover letter to tricitypod@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY
Highly ethical and motivated practitioner sought. Experienced, assertive, podiatric surgeon wanted. All aspects of forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board qualified or certified. Please send C.V. to bunioncenter135@yahoo.com or call 917 284 5096
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH EAST TEXAS
Immediate opportunity for a podiatrist with at least 3 years of training to join our practice. We are looking for someone who is motivated, ethical, and personable. We currently have 3 offices, and are offering competitive salary plus benefits with the potential for partnership. Must be BC or BQ by ABFAS. Current TX/AR podiatry license preferred, but not required. Candidates should email their CV and letter of interest to: advancedfootandanklecare@yahoo.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - ROCHESTER, SYRACUSE, UTICA, LITTLE FALLS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Rochester, Syracuse, and their surrounding areas. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 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 16,500 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 (800) 284-5451.
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MULTI RADIANCE MEDICAL LASER
MR4 LaserStim with 25,000 mW of power. Purchased in 2015 for $12,000, excellent condition. Rolling cart included. Asking $6,000. Please email stcpod@att.net.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
3 Midmark 417 Podiatry Chairs $3,500 each, 2 4 drawer and 1 stationary Midmark treatment cabinets $900 each, Autoclaves 1 Pelton Crane $1,200, 1 Midmark M9 $1,700, PAD Net Vascular testing device $8,000, New Med 7000 i Vascular Analyzer $1,000, Birtcher Hyfercator $500, 2 Burdick Ultrasound units $600 each Call (239) 566-8800 or email Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CHICAGO, IL
Busy practice for sale. A huge potential for growth, both home visits and office patients. Turn-key condition, equipment available for sale, and if needed the lease can be extended at the same location. Currently caring for approximately 1200 patients. Would prefer to sell by October 2016. Willing to introduce to business connections. If interested please email podiatry_123@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Growing practice for sale.EHR system in place for over 5 years. 300 new patients seen in the first 6 months of 2016. Great need for additional podiatry care. Practice has met Meaningful Use -- Stage I and II. Opportunity to grow surgical volume and patient base Patient referrals 60% from local physicians New hospital within a few miles of this office CONTACT: Business Broker: David Owji atinfo@DoctorsBroker.com 407-252-5276; 877-955-4447; www.doctorsbroker.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN DIEGO, CA
Prime location. In practice 37 years. Retiring. Turn-key. Surgical hospital privileges available. Purchase equipment and assume patient care. Progressive, full-scope practice. Employees willing to stay. I will help with transition. This is a unique opportunity! No strings attached, and no hidden agenda…simply paying it forward as it was done for me. Inquiries: martintaubman@gmail.com To visit the practice website: www.feetsandiego.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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