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September 15, 2016 #5.753  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. Nicholas Bevilacqua of Teaneck, NJ winner of last week's prize, Comprehensive Financial Planning Strategies for Doctors and Advisors: Best Practices from Leading Consultants and Certified Medical Planners™ (Value $100). 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. To begin survey, click here.
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This week's prize is free registration to DERM in a Day Seminars in Los Angeles or Chicago (Value $349). 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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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
APMWA Announces 30h Annual Student Writing Competition
The American Podiatric Medical Writers Association has announced its 30th Annual Student Writing Competition.
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All papers MUST be non-technical in nature. Appropriate subjects include practice management, ethics, law, education, or any topic that would be suitable for a lay publication.
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There is no word limitation. Papers will be graded for content, style, grammar, neatness, and overall impact.
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First prize will be one thousand dollars ($1,000), sponsored by an APMA Educational Foundation endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Steven Berlin, and recognition in the APMA NEWS and the APMWA Newsletter. Honorable Mention Certificates may also be awarded.
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This competition is open to ANY enrolled podiatric student.
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Entries must be received by 4/1/17 via e-mail at bblock@podiatrym.com
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Entries become the property of APMWA, which may arrange publication of the entry.
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IN Podiatrist Joins KCH Medical Staff
Podiatrist Julie Ferland, DPM has joined the medial staff at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Dr. Ferland received her doctor of podiatric medicine degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine and a bachelor’s in nursing from Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada.
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Dr. Julie Ferland |
Dr. Ferland is licensed with the Indiana State Board of Podiatry, the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Ferland previously spent time at Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists in Savannah, Georgia.
Source: Goshen News
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| PODIATRIC RESIDENTS IN THE NEWS | |
VT Hospital Welcomes 2 Podiatry Residents
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) Podiatry Residency Program has welcomed Marie "McCamie" DeArmon, DPM and Jeffrey Pantano, DPM. Dr. DeArmon earned her doctor of podiatric medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, OH, in May 2016 in 2005. She has worked as a research technician with SAIC-Frederick Inc. at the National Institutes of Health, MD, and as a front office administrator for an internal medicine practice.
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Drs. Marie "McCamie" DeArmon and Jeffrey Pantano |
Dr. Pantano received his doctor of podiatric medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, OH in May 2016. He has conducted research on endobronchial brachytherapy treatment and a liquid crystal sensing system for the early detection of various pathologies, including diabetic foot ulcers.
Source: Bennington Banner [9/14/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
WI Podiatrist to be Inducted into College Hall of Fame
The St. Catherine University athletics department has announced the inductees of the Hall of Fame Class of 2016. Three former Wildcat student-athletes will be inducted into the St. Kate's Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony on October 22. Dr. Shannon Meyer was a four-year member of the St. Kate's track and field team from 1984-88. During her career, Meyer dominated in the throws events, specifically discus, making three consecutive trips to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship from 1985-1987. Twice, she earned All-America honors.
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Meyer graduated from St. Kate’s with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1988. She went on to earn a master’s degree in exercise science at Colorado State University and a Doctor of Podiatry from Des Moines Medical University. Along with husband Dr. David Larsen, also a podiatrist, she runs a private practice in Wisconsin.
Source: College of St. Catherine [9/13/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND ECONOMICS | |
Podiatrists on List of Top Jobs Paying Around $100K in Louisville Area
If you want to make $100,000 a year or something close to it in the Louisville area, you may want to consider going into finance or healthcare. KentuckianaWorks rolled out a career calculator on its website on Friday. It takes data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Burning Glass online job postings, the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics, and other sources. The calculator lets users search the database by income, occupation, and college major to get a glimpse of the area's workforce.
We decided to look at Louisville-area jobs that pay in the $100,000 ballpark. The calculator, which ranks the occupations by the number of jobs in the Louisville area, found that most of them were related to financial fields, such as financial managers. Healthcare jobs also were on the list, as physician assistants ($94,360), optometrists ($103,550) and podiatrists ($98,110) all made the cut.
Source: Kevin Modelski, Louisville Business First [9/12/16]
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Prevention Programs Significantly Reduce Ankle Injuries in Soccer Athletes
Prevention programs are effective at reducing the risk of ankle injuries by 40 percent in soccer players, according to a new study appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS). Injuries to the lower extremities are the most common in soccer. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 227,700 people were treated for soccer–related injuries in 2015, including more than 36,300 with ankle injuries. Several prevention programs have been developed to address this concern.
In a new analysis, researchers reviewed the data from 10 randomized controlled studies on ankle injury prevention programs, involving 4,121 female and male soccer players. The studies included neuromuscular, proprioceptive (balance), strengthening, and stretching exercises to prevent ankle injuries. They did not include bracing, taping, or other external supports.
Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons News [9/13/16] via MDLinx
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Survey Finds Many People Lack NSAID Knowledge
About half of the responders to a small online survey said they didn't know what an NSAID was, nor did they know why they are used. Overall, 47% of survey respondents, as well as 40% of those who said they had taken pain medication in the last 12 months, said that said they did not know what NSAIDs were, reported Bill McCarberg, MD, of University of California at San Diego, and colleagues in a poster presentation at Pain Week.
In addition, more than a quarter said that they were not aware of the FDA recommendations regarding NSAID use (the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration). The authors wrote that the survey results were particularly interesting in light of the FDA's recent strengthened warning about the increased risk of cardiovascular thrombotic events associated with NSAID use.
Source: Molly Walker, Medpage Today [9/12/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
7 Reasons Why Physicians Work Locum Tenens - Part 7
Most physicians have heard of locum tenens and many have worked alongside locums doctors in a hospital or clinic. However, the majority of doctors are unaware of the benefits of locums or even how these temporary assignments really work.
The reasons physicians do locums vary but here are seven primary motives for working locum tenens:
7. Freedom to pursue other passions —If medicine is just one aspect of your life, locums assignments provide you the time to pursue other hobbies. We work with locums who use their free time to travel the world, or write books, or visit their grandkids. Locums lets you choose when you work and when you play.
Source: Bill Heller, Physicians Practice [9/4/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: My Brother Primus, Metatarsus the First
From: Vincent Gramuglia, DPM
I asked my residents to tell me which bone in the foot was the most evil? Here is the response from Christopher Chung, DPM:
I have seen evil, and it is none other than my own brother, Primus, Metatarsus the first. Being the second child of the metatarsal family hasn’t been easy for me or for my younger brothers. Though the other metatarsus brothers and I share a great ligamentous connection, my older brother refuses to share one with me. I do what I can to stay connected to him through his proximal neighbor, but my brother and I do not share such a Lisfranc’s attachment. He is very arrogant and stands proudly on the shoulders of my sesamoid siblings with disregard for their well-being.
He is also reckless and needs to be restrained by my friend Peroneus Longus, who travels from the far away land of L.E.G.. Peroneus is the one who often keeps my brother grounded, but when left unattended, my brother takes off and elevates into the air, leaving me to bear the weight of his troubles. I even recall a time when my brother, Primus, received a glistening crown of gouty crystals. Once the crystals were on his head, his angry nature only grew ten-fold and manifested as a glowing red radiance. We stand apart now, him in his new home of Bunion and I in his old throne accepting his old responsibilities. To me, he is evil and no longer the brother I was born with.
Vincent Gramuglia, DPM, Bronx, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Philbert Kuo, DPM
In a follow-up to my previous post, I whole-heartedly agree that one should do his/her homework on the different carriers. It does not hurt to ask your carrier for a better quote. I did, and they knocked down the price by $2,000. Of course, they were $5,000 above everyone else, but I think you get the picture. As far as disclosures, I have never been paid by any insurance company or insurance broker for any services.
Philbert Kuo, DPM, Chesapeake, VA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
Veterinarians at the Smithsonian's National Zoo have turned to an unconventional therapy for an arthritic 41-year-old Asian elephant — shoes. Huge black boots designed by Teva for Shanthi's front feet, to be exact. They are "about a size 20, with an EEEEEEEEEEEE width," as The Washington Post reports, adding that "a single boot resembled a rubberized birdbath."
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The boots help zookeepers keep badly needed medication "on the pads of her feet while preventing debris from entering the lesions for several hours at a time," Tony Barthel, the curator of the elephant exhibit, said in a statement. "They protect her healing feet in much the same way humans wear bandages, and they allow her to move freely throughout the exhibit."
Source: Merritt Kennedy, NPR News [9/7/16]
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
INFECTIOUS DISEASE/WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - OHIO
Join one of the premiere podiatry programs in the nation. Become a leading expert in our profession. The fellowship has a multi-disciplinary approach to podiatric medicine, surgery, and wound care. Participate in numerous surgical procedures. Be exposed to the world renowned Harrington Heart and Vascular Surgery Institute at Cleveland Medical Center along with research at Case Western Reserve Medical School. Become part of a winning team. Change your future. One position for 24-month fellowship beginning July 1, 2017. Candidate must currently be completing 3-year podiatric surgical residency. Application requests: deborah.mott@uhhospitals.org. Deadline: October 15, 2016. CPME approved.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BILLINGS, MONTANA
Multi Dr. group, very busy practice with all aspects of podiatry. Interest in wound care preferred. Good salary and benefits. Can lead to partnership in practice, office building, and surgery center. Send CV to demars.scott@yahoo.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR DPM – MINNEAPOLIS/SAINT PAUL
On-Site Podiatry, Inc. is seeking a full-time doctor of podiatry to join our provider team to provide podiatric care to residents in senior care communities. Based in Minneapolis, MN, On-Site Podiatry is a division of On-Site Care, LLC. For over 25 years, On-Site Care has proudly been providing on-site specialty services to senior living communities throughout Minnesota. Competitive salary and a full benefits package is available, including health, retirement, disability, membership, association reimbursement, and travel reimbursement. Qualified candidates may apply here
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Expanding Long Island based, well rounded group practice seeks 2017 third and fourth year graduating residents or fellows to join our state-of-the-art practices. Our practices are affiliated with multiple hospital systems, surgical and wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Caring, ethical, board qualified/certified candidates with surgical training and leadership qualities who are willing to live/relocate to the Long Island, NY metro area. Email CV to: Drbrook@countryfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN, NY
Excellent, growing podiatry practice is seeking a full time podiatrist to add to our current 2 podiatrists. Excellent compensation for qualified candidates. Please send resume to Metropolitanfootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
New associate position available that can lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. EHR, arterial vascular testing, and ESWT in the office. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hard-working, and committed to quality and patient care. We are offering a competitive compensation package and a wide range of benefits. All interested candidates should send a CV to MFAS828@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Associate position available for an established practice of 40 years. Must be competent with both office based podiatry and hospital work, including rearfoot/ankle surgery and complex wound management. Very competitive starting salary with bonus, and benefits. Private practice experience and Maryland license preferred, but not required. Full EHR, digital x-rays and newly renovated modern office. Please email: podiatryassociate2995@gmail.com
F/T OR P/T PODIATRIST- PENNSYLVANIA
Expanding, well rounded, multi-site, state-of-the-art group with offices and Nursing homes throughout Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. We offer: Competitive salary Benefits, paid time off, partnership opportunity We're associated with hospitals, wound care centers, and a residency program. Requirements: Hard-working, self-motivated, Non-Surgical OK 2016 graduating residents welcome. Please email CV to: recruiting@foi-solutions.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR DPM - WASHINGTON DC
Established practice in Northwest DC in search of associate with potential for long term. Active DC License required. All facets of podiatry including office, ER, surgery center, hospital surgery, and nursing homes. We are in three offices in the DC area. Applicants should be PSR-24/36. Competitive salary. Significant patient flow. EMR. Laser. Opportunity to get cases for boards. Office / Hospital based practice. Must be board qualified. Come grow with us. Send CV and references to DCMDfootdoc@aol.com
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - DANBURY AND NEW MILFORD CT
40 year old 3 office expanding practice in CT. ABFAS BQ/BC with training in rearfoot and ankle surgery a must. Competitive compensation with wide range of benefits including profit sharing. Send CV to Jtread6692@aol.com.
IMMEDIATE FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY IN CHICAGO
Office hours and house calls. Partnership track for right candidate. Financial arrangements to be discussed. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Doctor needed in south Jersey for expanding practice. Multidisciplinary setting. Six figures. No weekends. Must be both conservative and surgically capable. ABFAS certified/qualified. jennberlin1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (NORTH HAVEN AND FAIRFIELD)
Well-established and progressive offices, including EMR, digital x-ray, vascular and NCV studies, Pinpointe and CO2 lasers, diagnostic ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapy. You can expect a full schedule of patients the day you start, and a very competitive salary. For more info www.greatfootcare.com. Send resume to: Dr.Kassaris@yahoo.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 Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - ARIZONA
East Valley 25yr established practice for immediate sale. Dr. retiring/health reasons. Primary and satellite offices, can be sold together or separately. Superb locations, well-equipped. Net collections 200k+. Immediate patient/surgical schedule. EMR (Healthfusion) avail. Ownership in expanding ASIC, ED call at two major hospitals avail. Only 22% MCR. Experienced office mgr. and certified staff willing to stay. SERIOUS inquiries ONLY for immediate sale to qualified buyer. Reply to: AzPodpractice@aol.com
PODIATRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
2-Midmark 647 Powder podiatry chair $4,250, 2-PDM chair $1000, 5-Midmark 417 $3000, 1-ultrasound $6000, 1-Mini C-arm $15,000, 2-X-cell x-ray $4000 OBO, 1-All Pro imaging scanner, 4- Exam room cabinets, 1-Ritter M9 Ultra autoclave $2500, 1-Sani Grinder $400, 4-Portable office desks, 8-Waiting room chairs, 1-Waiting room table, 5-Patient room chairs, 5-Ritter chairs, 1-Centrafuse Life Line Medical Life Spin 6T, 1-Sonoace Pico ultrasound with Sony printer (1yr old) $13,000 OBO. Contact docbernz@aol.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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