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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,909 Podiatrists Daily
September 04, 2014 #5,155  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES | |
Congratulations to Dr. Howard Roesen of Newport News, VA, winner of a one night stay in deluxe accommodations at the Quincy Hotel in Washington, DC, including a welcome cocktail and continental breakfast. 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 2015 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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| PODIATRY IN THE NEWS | |
New Study Predicts Podiatry Among Future Most-Wanted Jobs
If you’re an occupational therapist, podiatrist, or audiologist, getting a job in the next decade will be simplicity itself. You’ll have a much harder time, though, if you’re a movie projectionist, typist, food prep worker, or dancer. That’s according to a study released today by the Conference Board, covering 464 occupations in the U.S. that range from sewage plant workers (in demand) to judicial law clerks (not in demand). It covers the period from 2012 to 2022.
There’s more concern about shortages in health-related occupations because the aging of the population will simultaneously increase the need for medical workers and decrease their supply as people retire. “Among doctors, optometrists, and podiatrists are the specialists most at risk of shortage, with the general physicians and surgeons category not far behind,” the summary said.
Source: Peter Coy, Bloomberg Business Week [9/2/14]
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Appointed to California Board of Podiatric Medicine
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Dr. Judith Manzi |
Dr. Judith Manzi has been senior physician at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center since 2001, where she was a staff physician from 1998 to 2001. She was a podiatrist in private practice at the Sunnyvale Foot and Ankle Center from 1984 to 1998 and chairman of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Department of Surgery from 1982 to 1984. Manzi earned her doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: KION-TV [9/3/14]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Canadian Podiatrist Explains Physics of High Heels
So what makes heels so unhealthy? The answer is a no-brainer for Dr. Hartley Miltchin: “Humans were meant to walk flat on their two feet. Anything that changes this dynamic can create chaos, due to an instability in foot function and misalignment of the structures above. When we walk flat, 50 per cent of our body weight rests on our heel and the other 50 per cent rests on the ball of the foot.”
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But when wearing heels, even as low as two inches, a paradigm shift of our body weight occurs. Ten per cent of our body weight transfers to our heels, while the remaining majority of our weight, 90 per cent, is left teetering on the ball of the foot. Wearing heels becomes equivalent to standing on your tippy toes!
Source: Amanpeet Dhami, Elevate Magazine [September 2014]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Aussie Podiatrist Sets up Clinic to Help Elderly, Diabetics
An aging population and the rise of diabetes has prompted Gateway Health to set up a podiatry clinic in Wodonga. Gateway Health chief Leonard Peady said he hoped the new service would help people take better care of their health. Wodonga podiatrist Eryn Phillips, set up the clinic.
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Podiatrist Eryn Phillips and Gateway Health chief Leonard Peady (photo: John Russell) |
Phillips said that with an aging population and diabetes on the rise, podiatry was becoming an “extremely necessary profession.”
Source: Tahlia McPherson, The Border Mail [9/4/14]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
MI Podiatrist Sentenced to 9 Months for Embezzlement
While he made it clear that he wants Dr. Regina L. Spears-Everett to pay back the thousands of dollars she stole, a Kalamazoo judge said Tuesday he hoped the jail time he gave the Portage podiatrist would send a message to others who see fit to prey on the elderly and vulnerable. "There is a need to at least send some message that a defendant cannot engage in this type of conduct and may ultimately have to serve incarceration at varying levels depending on their behavior," Circuit Judge Alexander C. Lipsey said just before he ordered Spears-Everett to spend the next nine months in the Kalamazoo County Jail.
Source: Rex Hall, Jr., Mlive.com [9/2/14]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Digitsole Introduces Wearable “Smart” Insoles
With so many people beginning to ramp up their fitness efforts, it’s about time someone started focusing on feet! Digitsole has plans to kickstart a campaign on an interactive insole that can heat your feet. The insoles connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0 as part of an iOS or Android companion app.
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Digitsole “Smart” Insole |
You can use the app to set the temperature for your insoles. But more than that, the Digitsole insoles can also track your activity in terms of distance and the calories burned. In terms of the insole composition, it will weigh about 3.5 ounces with a Neotech heel and a Poron sole. The insole’s battery is inside and it can be charged with a microUSB.
Source: Hannah Abrams, Technology Tell [9/2/14]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Stephen Musser, DPM, Judd Davis, DPM
Make sure the footgear is a proper fit. Second, it may not be an infection, but possible dermatitis from a possible insect bite. Prescribe a steroid, taper, and see her back in a week.
If there's any temperature sensitivity, then a glomus tumor may be a consideration.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ACADEMIC) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Over 40 years ago, basic pathology textbooks in this country showed an association between gout and myocardial infarctions. What is different today is that the cause is clearer. Patients presenting with gout tend to have high serum cholesterol levels, along with abnormally elevated low density lipids and low high density lipids. Very often, when taking a history of a patient presenting with gout for the first time, the patient will inform the doctor that he or she already has a history of cardiovascular disease and is taking a statin. If the patient does not have this history, it is advisable to order fasting cholesterol levels along with lipid studies. If the results are abnormal, make an appropriate referral.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Hal Ornstein, DPM
David Helfman said it so well with the large opportunity for podiatry in the future. With the increasing number of diabetics, an epidemic of obesity and co-morbidities, there is an ever increasing need for podiatric care. Darwinism has reined in our profession, as the busy get busier and those struggling often having a more difficult time with their practices. I agree that the best solution is for a consultant to work with a practice to put systems in place and help identify the lost opportunities in treatments and services that when provided, result in better outcomes as well as more compliant and satisfied patients.
I also suggest that you read every issue of Podiatry Management Magazine, read books on practice and people management, and check out membership and meetings of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (aappm.org). I continue to be in awe of the many busy practices I see, which most commonly begin with a podiatrist who takes control of his or her destiny and takes action for success.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to do with your extra rhoadur? |
Source: dezeen.com
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
FOOT & ANKLE FELLOWSHIP - ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Dr. Craig A Camasta/Extremity Healthcare, Inc. Accepting applications for 2015/16 academic year Fellowship in Pediatric and Adult Reconstructive Foot/Ankle Surgery. Senior residents should submit requests for application to dfell@vpcenters.com. Application deadline December 1, 2014. Fellowship accreditation applied for. This is an intense surgical experience from a regional referral base of complex foot/ankle/leg patients with a reconstructive emphasis. Research requirements to publish in peer-reviewed journals. Additional information available upon request.
FELLOWSHIP POSITION - NAPLES, FL
Reconstructive Ankle /Rearfoot, Ex Fix, arthroscopy fellowship. Must have 3 years residency + Board Qualified RRA by ABPS. 1 year spot. FL license. LOI and LOR from director required. $50,000 stipend. Start 1/2015 or 8/2015. mny1029@gmail.com
ASC STAFF PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Fair Lawn ASC (ambulatory surgical center) is accepting applications for staff privileges. NJ license needed. Patient transportation available in the tri state area. Equity buy-in available. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - BUFFALO
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes in and around Buffalo. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! Email inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WASHINGTON STATE
Well established, multi office busy practice looking for ethical, motivated podiatrist to work in our offices and see residents in assisted living facilities in greater Seattle area. Russian or Spanish speaking preferred but not required. No weekends. Please send C.V. with salary and benefit expectations omega571@comcast.net
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST WANTED – TEXAS
PSR 24-36 trained multi-dimensional, multi-office group treating a wide range of patients including: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work related injuries. Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Modern offices and equipment. Great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail: Cover letter, CV, Letters of reference to: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PART-TIME - NJ
Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be enthusiastic, outgoing, surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky’s the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, NJ. For further information, email to njfootankle@yahoo.com or fax to 201-261-0058.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MICHIGAN
Associate wanted to join a 4 physician/4 facility organization. Must be residency trained and have great work ethic. You will be assisted by a well-trained staff and have comfort knowing there will be Board Certified Surgeons who have your back. Salary plus incentive. Reply to: paulapmac@me.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with doctors who are as committed to your success as we are to our own. Go to:www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES - SOUTHEAST GEORGIA STATESBORO
Willing to live in Rural area in a College town. Beautiful weather year round. Seeking experienced, min of 5 years, Family-oriented podiatrist. If you have a great attitude and you are looking to build a long-term relationship with the practice , Don't miss out on this one. Must be PSR-24 trained. Full range of services including Surgical Suite/ Ambulatory Sx Center in the practice. E-mail cover letter & CV to melissafoot@atlanticfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – AUSTIN TX
Immediate opening for a full time associate to start within the next month to join a successful, established, dynamic medical/surgical practice in Austin, TX. Must have a current TX license and TX Medicare number. Preference with experience and board qualified or certified, hard-working and ethical. Competitive salary with full benefits. Please be professional with serious/qualified inquires only. Please email to Drumpire@gmail.com with resume and CV and phone number and/or leave message at 512-293-7559
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
We are looking for a hardworking entrepreneur-minded podiatrist to fill a position. This practice is a Non-surgical clinic based practice. Competitive salary with full benefits available. Respond with CV to e-mail: Podiatryflorida@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN VIRGINIA
Private Orthopaedic Group Practice in seeking rear foot surgically trained podiatrist. Surgical suite on-site; surgical and wound care privileges at 1 hospital. BC or BE required. Base salary + bonus + benefits. Will acquire established practice from podiatrist who is relocating. Email Lindsay McHone, Practice Administrator at lindsayathoc@ntelos.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA BAY
Well established, multi-doctor practice in the Tampa Bay area. Preference to PSR 24+/Florida license. High-tech, EMR, digital x-rays, sports medicine, surgery. No NH/HMOs. Excellent hospital privileges available. Choose an area of practice concentration that you are passionate about and enjoy a lifestyle second to none. CV to floridapodiatrist@tampabay.rr.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY REGION, NY
Hudson Valley Foot Associates has a great opportunity available! We’re a high-volume, diversified, multi-office group practice utilizing state-of-the-art modalities. Great growth for a personable and motivated DPM. Please visit www.hvfa.com and forward cover letter with CV to info@hvfa.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PENNSYLVANIA
Great low stress, full time opportunity for a surgically trained podiatrist in a 2-office full spectrum practice. Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. You are highly motivated, board qualified and have great communication skills. Opportunity for a buy-in/partnership in 2 years. Send cover letter and CV to info@qualityfootcare.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE- FULL TIME/ PART TIME SOUTHERN IL AND EASTERN MO
opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in southern Illinois and eastern Missouri. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old company for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com for additional information.
OFFICE FOR SALE - DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
20 year old practice in a very high traffic area. Serious inquiries only. Email bafamt@aol.com
SPACE TO SHARE - MANHATTAN AND LI
Desirable locations on Upper East Side, Gramercy, the Financial District, and Plainview (North Shore Long Island). Extremity MRI and cat scan available in selected offices. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
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