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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,459 Subscribers Daily
September 23, 2016 #5, 759  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. Jacob Jones winner of a free registration to DERM in a Day Seminars in Los Angeles or Chicago (Value $349) 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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ShoeZap Ultra Violet Shoe Sanitizer |
This week's prize (2) ShoeZap Ultra Violet Shoe Sanitizers (value $120). 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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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
CT Podiatrist Discusses Sever's Disease
One of the most common soccer injuries we have seen is the large number of young soccer players complaining of heel pain. This problem is often caused by a condition known as apophysitis of the calcaneus (heel bone) or Sever's disease. "This condition consists of an inflammation of the growth area (heel plate) of the heel bone, which has not completely matured or closed together, and has developed in two parts. It is most commonly seen in boys and girls between the ages of 10-15, says podiatrist Dr. Robert Weiss.
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Dr. Robert Weiss |
"The pain is usually present in the back of the heel and is more pronounced in running and jumping sports. Sometimes, there is a limp in the child's gait, of which he may not even be aware. It has been described as an osteochondrosis, which is a loss of blood supply to the apophysis," says Dr. Weiss.
Source: San Antonio Express [9/20/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Wearing High Heels Shortens Achilles Tendon: PA Podiatrist
Your Achilles tendon, or the band of tissue stretching from the back of your heel all the way to your calf, lengthens and shortens with your foot movement. When you point your toes and your heel rises closer to your calf (like you do when wearing heels), your Achilles tendon shortens. But too much shortening is a bad thing, according to Dr. Jane Pontious.
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| Dr. Jane Pontious |
Because the Achilles connects to the plantar fascia, or the ligament that stretches along the bottom of your foot, shortening your Achilles tendon pulls on the plantar fascia, causing it stress. The result is a form of pain in your heel and arch known as plantar fasciitis.
Source: MSN [9/20/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist Joins Hudson Headwaters Medical Staff
Podiatrist Timothy Duffy, DPM, has joined the Hudson Headwaters medical staff. Dr. Duffy is an American Board of Podiatric Surgery diplomate and an associate of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.
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Dr. Timothy Duffy |
He earned an undergraduate degree in physical education from Canisius College in Buffalo, a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, and completed a podiatric surgical residency at the Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Source: The Post Star [9/20/16]
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
CA Podiatrist Defines What a Mensch is
Two weeks ago, in a flash of the kind of kismet that seems to pervade Dodger Stadium these days, Phil Wojdak, a blind fan, stepped on another fan’s food as he bumped his way to his seat. This being Dodger Stadium, the fan with the smashed food could’ve been anyone — a thug, a mogul, a preacher, a movie star. In a grand piece of luck, the fan turned out to be Dr. Michael Levi, a podiatrist who works with local teams, volunteers everywhere, even donates his free time to clip orangutan toenails at the L.A. Zoo. In short, Levi is a mensch of all mensches.
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Dr. Michael Levi |
When Levi, who like any 57-year-old kid, brought his Rawlings glove to the game, snagged a foul ball off a pitch thrown by Kenta Maeda, he quickly came up with a plan. A season-ticket holder, he sent the ball to the Dodgers, and a week later treated the Wojdaks to dinner, where he presented them with a token of his new friendship — the ball thrown by Maeda, with the ballplayer’s autograph.
Source: Chris Erskine, LA Times [9/20/16]
Editor's note: To read the entire story, click here.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Four Ways Doctors Can Take Advantage of Long Weekends- Part 4
Approached correctly, long weekends can be a time for enjoyable leisure, rest, and relaxation. Approached like a typical weekend, they might offer no significant benefit. How can we optimize these calendar gifts and still maintain our equanimity? Here are several ways to do so:
4) On the last day of your long weekend, be it a Sunday evening, or in some cases a Monday evening, don't overdo it. Don't stay up late, overeat, overdrink, or borrow against the next day. Retire at a reasonable hour, and be prepared to head back into work a little earlier than usual — to encounter less traffic — and provide yourself a few extra minutes back in the work-a-day world.
Source: Jeff Davidson, Physicians Practice [8/19/16]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Dr. Win's Fungal Nail Therapy
I'm curious about the results from those using Dr. Win's fungal topical? I assume this topical is for mild to moderate conditions, as are most of the other topicals.
David Kahan, DPM, Sacramento, CA
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| QUERIES (EMR) | |
Query: EHR Registry Exemption
Since Stage II MU for 2016 requires that podiatrists report through a specialty registry for treatment of flatfoot (adult and congenital) and for plantar fasciitis, then is it true that you can be "exempt" for this measure if your vendor is not able to download this electronic information to this specialty registry?
Here is what I received from my EHR software vendor today on this exact issue regarding the exemption: "Since your vendor is unable to create the type of file we need to import for our registry, you will be able to claim the alternate exemption for the specialty registry measure for meaningful use. Here is the information:" Can someone provide clarity on this issue?
Joseph Borreggine, DPM, Charleston, IL
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Source for Size 17 Post-op Shoe
I have a patient who will require a size 17 post-op boot. Does anyone know a manufacturer that makes a post-op tall boot that large, or am I going to have to cast this guy?
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Perform a Semi-Annual Review
From: Hal Ornstein, DPM
Twice a year, sit with each staff to have a simple exchange. Here’s what to ask:
1. What ideas do you have to improve the office?
2. How can we make your life better in the office?
3. How I can be a better boss?
A week after the session is complete, have an office meeting to discuss ideas from the one-on-one meetings.
Hal Ornstein, DPM, Howell, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
I am also interested to know if the ABFAS will develop some type of senior or honorary designation. I was initially certified by ABPS in 1993 and recertified in 2003. I did not recertify in 2013 because I was working part-time and not doing surgery; therefore, I was not on staff at the hospital or surgery center. I have now been in practice for 30 years and will continue (because of necessity) practicing. Due to losing by active certification, I was discontinued from my local physicians group that certifies one for insurance company membership.
My intelligence/competence has not changed. I continue to keep updated. I know some of the Board members think that if you are not actively doing surgery, you cannot continue being certified. However, we did earn this title and there should be some certificate regarding this. I know my PHO would have accepted a letter or honorary certificate from the ABFAS so that I could maintain my insurance status. I am sure there are others in my position. Am I the last solo practitioner who wants to maintain a livelihood in all respects?
Name Withheld
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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This shoe is called the suicide flower shoe. (photo: Yuki Seri) |
Yusuke Yomi, the designer, comes from a very small countryside island in Japan. This island has a history of war. The suicide flower shoe symbolize this history. When on tiptoe, you can stretch yourself to the sky.
Source: Yusuke Yomi via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION - AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (APMSA)
APMSA is the national organization, representing students from all nine podiatric schools, which provides a forum to address and resolve student issues. The APMSA is hiring a new executive director (full-time, on-site position) that is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree with 3-5 years’ experience working with non-profit organizations. Self-initiative with ability to lead a team to satisfy deadlines is expected. Experience in association management preferred. Salary: $70-80,000/year with $7,500 health insurance allowance. For details, please email Arti Karmur arti2.karmur@my.rfums.org
PODIATRIST WANTED IN NEW JERSEY
Immediate opening for a podiatrist in New Jersey. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Hours are flexible. Will be seeing patients in nursing homes. Excellent compensation. Please e-mail CV to nk210@aol.com.
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!
Home Foot Care, Inc. is looking for qualified podiatrists to visit home patients in the following areas: Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI, Palm Springs/Palm Desert, Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, and San Bernardino/Riverside, CA. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. Email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
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 - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA
Multi doctor group has an associate position available to join our busy practice. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Our practice is extremely diversified with all aspects of podiatry including wound care. If you are well trained, outgoing, personable, and would like to join our team please e-mail a cover letter and your CV to: medstaff1977@gmail.com Contact phone number must be included.
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
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
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
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Email inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
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.
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