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August 15, 2016 #5,730  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer D'Amico, winner of last week's prize, a 2-night stay in a signature room at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Value $2000) . We encourage you to participate in this year's important annual survey. Completing this anonymous survey provides us with valuable data, which we will publish in the March 2017 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this confidential survey and providing your e-mail address in the comments section on the last page of the survey. The earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win.
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This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Two NYCPM Students Share More than Just A Nationality
Drs. Akm Muktadir and Mohammad Zakir Hossen, both members of the Class of 2019, have a lot in common. Both were born in Bangladesh, and both are physicians; they earned their medical degrees there at roughly the same time, from schools about one mile apart in Dhaka, the country’s capital. But, they didn’t know each other until they met in their first class here at NYCPM in June (2016) and recognized each other as countrymen.
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(L-R) Drs. Mohammad Zakir Hossen and Akm Muktadir |
Akm, 38, attended the Dhaka Medical College, and became a surgeon; he practiced general surgery in the UK for about nine years before moving to the U.S. Once here, he decided that podiatric medicine would be a good fit with his surgical background. Mohammad, 40, a cardiologist, attended the Sir Salimullah Medical College, and decided to migrate to the U.S. in 2013. He worked with a podiatrist in the Bronx and became interested in the profession.
Source: Footprints [July 2016]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FORENSICS | |
MA, MN Podiatrists Present at the 101st IAI Conference
Forensic podiatrists Drs. David Agoada of Waltham, MA, and Steven Wachter of New Ulm, MN, presented the workshop "Introduction to the Human Foot in Forensic Evaluation" this past week at the 101st International Education Conference of the International Association for Identification (IAI) in Cincinnati. Forensic podiatry is a subdivision of the organization and Drs. Agoada and Wachter serve on the IAI's forensic podiatry subcommittee.
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(L-R) Drs. David Agoada and Steven Wachter |
Drs. Agoada and Wachter's workshop explained how bare footprints have characteristics that can assist in the identification of an unknown individual. The podiatrists discussed features in bare footprints that are useful in the identification process at crime scenes, explaining the relationships between bare footprints and the foot that created them. Agoada also presented the lecture "The Use of Radiographic Images of the Foot in Forensic Evaluation."
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS | |
IN Podiatrist to Run 100-Mile Ultramarathon for Charity
When a marathon covers 100 miles through the terrain of Kansas’ Clinton State Park, it gives runners a lot of time to think. “The hardest part for me is to keep going,” said Dr. Jason Denton, an Evansville podiatrist at the Deaconess Clinic Downtown. “It’s a mental thing.”
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Dr. Jason Denton |
Jason started running a few years ago as part of a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, he said. What he lost was 100 pounds; but what he gained was immeasurable. Jason will be running to raise funds for Deaconess’ new Hospice House.
Source: Evansville Courier & Press [8/11/16]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
UK Podiatrist Opens New Clinic, Launches New Nail Polish Collection
Celebrity podiatrist Margaret Dabbs delighted regulars at her Cheltenham clinic last week with a visit to celebrate its official opening. The clinic, in Montpellier, was the first one to open outside London and has enjoyed great success since opening.
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Margaret Dabbs |
Margaret set up her series of foot clinics in 1998 and has since created a range of foot products to fuse both the health and beauty of the feet. A new Margaret Dabbs London nail polish collection has also just been launched featuring 72 shades.
Source: Lucy Parford, Gloucestershire Live [8/12/16]
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
AZ Podiatrist Co-Chairs Workshop on Next Gen Wearables
University of Arizona College of Medicine Physician Scientists Drs. Marvin Slepian and David G. Armstrong co-chaired a sold-out, star-studded workshop of local, national, and internationally renowned experts in wearable technologies at The University of Arizona's Bio5 Keating Building. Chaired by Bio5 Director, Jennifer Barton, the workshop consisted of panels and lectures from a wide group of innovators.
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Slepian chaired the session, "Design and Fabrication of Wearable BioMedical Devices: Issues, Materials and Technologies", and Armstrong chaired "Delaying Decay with Tomorrow's Tech Today: Wearables in Chronic Disease and Aging". The sessions were streamed live online.
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| E-HEALTH NEWS | |
Group Practice IT Expenses Reach $32,500 Per Physician
Healthcare information technology costs for group practices continue to rise, reaching an average annual cost of $32,500 per full-time physician in 2015, according to a comprehensive annual survey by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).
The Englewood, Colorado-based professional association said IT costs have risen by more than 40 percent per physician since 2009. MGMA’s survey covers physician-owned multi-specialty practices, and it assesses the amount they spend on information technology equipment, staff, maintenance, and other related expenses.
Source: Fred Bazzoli, Health Data Management [8/10/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Christopher Lotufo, DPM, ABFAS President
Please let me address some concerns about the ABFAS fee structure.
ABFAS' fees address the costs of the development of fifteen different ABFAS exams - in-training, board qualification, board certification, re-certification, and self-assessment exams, and the case evaluation process. Each year, approximately 60 ABFAS board-certified members volunteer more than two weeks of their time to meet and review the current exams' performance, develop new items for future exams, and strategize new exam processes.
These meetings typically take place in January and September, with this year's September meeting taking place in Seattle. The ABFAS board of directors meets four times per year. Two of those meetings are held in conjunction with the ACFAS and APMA national conferences. One takes place during the September exam committees meetings, and the other during...
Editor's note: Dr. Lotufo's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Lynn Homisak, PRT
When it comes right down to it, each office is responsible for structuring its own “reasonable” pay scale by considering the following factors: your salary philosophy, (e.g., do you support a pay scale that is ahead of the current range to attract and keep a more qualified individual or are you satisfied paying the minimum with the resulting minimum effort and frequent turnover); the performance of your practice (flourishing or barely surviving); economic indicators in your geographic area; employee job performance including years of service, skills and experience, and of course, added benefits, bonuses and incentives, etc.
Likely this is not the answer you wanted as it doesn’t offer that dollar amount you were hoping to see. Yet it’s the process that makes the most...
Editor's note: Ms. Homisak's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
From: David S. Wolf, DPM
Why would I not be proud to be a podiatrist? Sure there are problems with insurance companies, low reimbursement, parity, excessive overhead, government intervention, etc. but what about our ability of making a real difference in our patients' lives, as well as in our life and our family's lives? That's what it's about, not about the faulty medical system that we are a part of.
Every profession has similar complaints and you can choose to feel doom and gloom or choose to be proud and feel blessed that you can make a difference. When you walk in the next patient treatment room, smile, listen, and help them by letting them know that you really care, like only we DPMs can do. Don't worry about your ego... the patient is your reason for being proud.
David S. Wolf, DPM, Houston, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEW STORIES) | |
From: Dianne Mitchell-Pray, DPM
I am Dianne Mitchell-Pray, DPM, a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and a podiatrist in Sacramento, CA. I would have loved to come out and volunteer at the event "that no other DPMs, especially from the area, volunteered for." No one, to my knowledge, was made aware of the event here in Sacramento. That quote is really sad to see. I probably speak for many Sacramento area DPMs who would have loved to be out there. I know I would.
Dianne Mitchell-Pray, DPM, Sacramento, CA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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The latest in post-op stilettos? |
Source: René van den Berg viaVirtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA
Seeking associate with partnership availability. Consider this position if you want to be financially independent after only several years. The practice will supply enough patients to satisfy board certification very quickly. As a partner you can be compensated up to 7 figures or more as a dedicated partner. Don’t pass up the opportunity to join a very progressive practice, great opportunity in all ways. No disappointments, one of the best practices in California. All paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Please e-mail CV and short biography to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary and next exam is December 2016. Exam application must be submitted 90 days prior to exam date. Starting Compensation package $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DURANGO, CO/FOUR-CORNERS AREA
Busy and growing practice in the 4-corners area looking for high-energy doctor seeking full-time employment. Competitive compensation. Ownership opportunity. Buy-in to surgery center and/or physician owned hospital possible. Board eligible/certified necessary. Competent in all areas of podiatric care. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.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 – HOUSTON, TX
Houston area practice with three offices seeks full-time associate. Must be board certified/board eligible, competent in all aspects of podiatry, ready for immediately busy schedule including surgery, wound care, hospital medicine. Practice uses state-of-the-art EMR, digital x-rays, in-house physical therapy and shockwave treatment. Competitive salary, benefits. Send CV to houstonfootdr@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NY
Seeking motivated PMS-36 trained podiatric surgeon for full-time associateship in group with offices in Manhattan, Queens, LI, and and the Bronx. Offering competitive salary with room for growth. Surgical-based practice - special emphasis on trauma, reconstruction, rearfoot and ankle surgery. Please email resume to: nypodrecruit@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - LOS ANGELES, CA
Los Angeles Based Multi office, multi physician foot and ankle surgical practice looking for highly trained foot and ankle surgeon to join our growing group. Emphasis on sports medicine, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and revision surgery. Prospective candidate must have excellent personal skills and work well with a team. Competitive compensation with 401K, profit sharing, health insurance, dental and vision insurance. Surgical center partnership potential and full scope hospital privileges available. Facility is state of the art with PT, CT, MRI, US and digital x-ray. Please Contact us at: PODIATRYPARTNERS@GMAIL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing, full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura, and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We’re growing and need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Immediate Full-time Opening for Podiatrist in Frederick, Maryland. Great opportunity to join state of the art group practice. Generous salary and benefits package with productivity bonus. Partnership opportunities available. Please email your CV to mynewposition75@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME POSITION - FLINT, MI AREA
Multi-office, thriving practice. Busy surgical caseload available for a new doctor. Excellent payer mix. Partnership potential for the right candidate. Schedule will be immediately filled - patient volume is too great for current docs. Must be self-motivated, energetic and compassionate. Competitive compensation package. Email resume to giordanodpm@hotmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1- PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – NEW YORK STATE
Approx 2 hours north of NYC/30 miles south of Albany. Well established 30 year+ podiatry practice. Doctor retiring. Includes all equipment. Owner will stay for easy transition. Grossing 450K+ Consistently with low overhead. The practice primarily routine and diabetic foot care. Income less than 5% surgical. Great price possible owner financing with good FICO score. Must have NYS License. Looking for quick sale. contact: footdoctor2015@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
25+ year well established practice for immediate sale. Turnkey operation with three well equipped patient rooms. Net collections 200k part time with pronounced full-time potential. Ideal for motivated physician. Significant growth potential, excellent referral base. Updated office with existing lease and extension options. Located next to existing Family and Physical Therapy practices. Equipment and chairs negotiable. Serious inquiries please reply to jrobinson165@comcast.net.
PRACTICES WANTED FOR SALE OR MERGER - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Southern California based podiatry group is seeking to add podiatry practices to our growing group. Currently we have 12 locations including MRI, CT, PT and Surgical Center facilities. We have excellent contracts with insurance companies and highly trained surgeons. We are looking for potential doctors who may want to merge with our group for better practice management and improved payer contract with opportunity for ancillary services. We are also looking to acquire practices and pay a competitive price for the practice based on market valuation. For more information please contact. Please Contact us at: PODIATRYPARTNERS@GMAIL.COM
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