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September 25, 2009 #3,658 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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CT Podiatrist Discusses Training for Marathons

"It is important to remember that the marathon really starts at the 20 mile mark and it's the last 6.2 miles that really makes or breaks you, says Dr. Robert F. Weiss, a sports podiatrist. "First time marathoners in training should run approximately 34-40 miles per week for at least 6-7 weeks before the marathon, building up to at least two, 15-18 mile runs over this period. The last two weeks should be maintained with 25-30 miles each week, and the final week prior to the marathon should be kept light, says Weiss, a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Marathon Trials.

Dr. Robert F. Weiss

"Experienced marathoners should be running between 30-50 miles per week for the six-seven weeks prior to the marathon. There should be a long training run, at least one 20 miler, every other week in this six-seven week period before the marathon. No one should attempt to run the marathon distance during training as it could lower the body's resistance to injury and influenza. The best method to improve speed is to do speed work by entering a 5K or 10K road race on the recovery weekends. Don't think about what lies ahead; but, instead, concentrate on maintaining your pace and keeping a strong psychological attitude right to the finish line."

Source: Westport News [9/23/09]
 

AAPPM’s First Student Practice Management Course Launched at OCPM

Dr. Hal Ornstein and Dr. John Guiliana, of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM), helped kick off the 2009-2010 academic year at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) by speaking at the first-ever student practice management course. This historic practice management course was created through a joint effort involving the AAPPM and the OCPM. The unique first-year curriculum delivered by the AAPPM consists of monthly 2-hour lectures designed to introduce the students to the critical elements of self, patient, and practice management. The first course program provided information to help the students develop a positive mental attitude, along with vitally important time and study management skills.

Drs. Hal Ornstein (L) and John Guiliana (R) lecture to OCPM Students

"As the students progress through the years, they will continuously be exposed to information that is relevant to their stage of education," explained Dr. Hal Ornstein, chairman of the AAPPM. "In the years to come, the students will learn skills to enhance patient communication, conflict resolution, stress management, and the business administration skills needed for success in private practice," added Dr. Guiliana, a fellow and board member of the AAPPM.

“OCPM is very proud to be the first podiatric school to work with the AAPPM to introduce this new practice management course into our curriculum and Drs. Ornstein and Guiliana have gotten us off to a great start.  Practice management courses will be a major educational advantage for our students as they apply the knowledge learned into their daily lives,” said Dr. Thomas V. Melillo, president of the OCPM.

How to Improve Efficiency          

Sometimes we unintentionally take more steps than are needed to complete a task because “that’s the way it has always been done!” If you feel something takes longer than it really should, re-evaluate it by breaking it down into pieces. Visualizing it in this way can identify which steps can be eliminated to make the task more efficient.

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Query: Intractable Plantar Keratoma Sub 2nd Metatarsal

This 67 year old female  has painful nucleated kerototic lesions sub met 2 B/L. Conservative care has consisted of debridements every 3 weeks (for over a year), orthotics, paddings and metatarsal bars.

IPK Sub 2nd Met

X-rays performed with marker show the lesions directly under the 2nd met heads. The left foot has a hammered 2nd digit, the right does not. The metatarsal parabola is normal. Can anyone give me an opinion on a selection of surgical procedures?

Gary Gugliada, DPM, Staten Island, NY
 

Query: Surgery Case Log Program Software

Is there is an inexpensive software program available to log surgery cases on a PC or hand-held device? I would like it to be able to print various reports in regard to surgery types, locations, etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
 
Mark Lambert, DPM, Pensacola, FL
 

RE: Cutaneous Larva Migrans (Steven Miller, DPM)
From: Robert K. Hall

Your diagnosis may be correct in terms of the serpentine tract. I have used ethyl chloride sprayed on the leading edge of the tract.This usually kills the organism & it is degraded/absorbed. Despite the onset/duration, the fifth toe still appears to be involved & may be addressed as deemed appropriate. Is the 4th interspace involved?

Robert K. Hall, DPM, Ft Lauderdale, FL, robertkhalldpm@bellsouth.net
 

RE: Milton Kornfeld, DPM

My father, Milton Kornfeld, DPM, NYCPM Class of '50, passed away on Monday. He was a man as passionate about podiatry as any I have ever known. He loved his practice and his patients. He was one of the pioneers of minimal incision surgery and the Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery. He obviously instilled in me the podiatry gene as well. His generation of podiatrists are the ones who took us from obscurity to a thriving and viable medical specialty.  Dad, I will do my best to carry on your legacy.
 
Bob Kornfeld, DPM, Manhasset, NY, Holfoot153@aol.com

RE: LocalPodiatry.com (Lowell Weil Sr.,, DPM)
From: Susan Love, DPM

I subscribed to LocalPodiatry.com for about six months. During this time, I tracked the number of calls paid for per month and the actual number of new patients scheduled. In addition, we questioned each new patient as to who had referred them. Interestingly, ALL of the new patients acquired through LocalPodiatry.com cited a friend or a physician as the actual source of their referral. They were already looking for our practice online but happened to click on the LocalPodiatry website.
 
The last month that I had the service, I was charged for 8 calls.  When I listened to the actual calls, I found that only 2 were valid (i.e., not hangups or solicitations). When I cancelled my service and requested that the credit be put back on my credit card, I was told that the credit could only be applied to the following month's charges.
 
I feel that this service was a big waste of advertising dollars and I would not recommend it.
 
Susan Love, DPM, Howard Beach, N,Y slovedpm@aol.com

RE: Barefoot Running
From: Ira Meyers, DPM

Barefoot running has gained some popularity because of the book Born to Run. The book is an interesting read and goes against most biomechanical training. I find it interesting how running goes in cycles. The book also promotes forefoot strike instead of heel strike. Chi running and Pose method also promote forefoot striking. As a result of the ambiguity, I decided to post a survey on our website. I expect to get about 1,000 responses over the next few months and will publish the results.

If you are a distance runner, please take the survey. I would recommend reading the books on these topics if you deal with runners. I especially found interesting that, according to the author of Born to Run, a 64 year male should be able to complete a marathon in the same time as a 19 year old.

Ira Meyers, DPM, Huntingdon Valley, PA, idmrun@aol.com

RE: Med Students Found Misbehaving on Net
From: Paul Kesselman DPM

Newsday’s recent article entitled “Med Students found misbehaving on Net” should be of significant concern to all universities educating medical students. This article showed medical students using Facebook pages to post inappropriate patient information and communication, inappropriate dress and behavior, and other moral ineptitudes.

Not being involved in undergraduate medical education, I am unaware whether or not our students must sign a moral code of conduct contract prior to beginning any patient contact. I also wonder if medical ethics courses in the podiatric medical school curriculum cover Internet behavior. Certainly, these are important issues and should be proactively resolved rather than for us to read more stories about moral ineptitude in our daily papers.

Paul Kesselman, DPM Woodside, NY, pkesselman@pol.net

LOCUM TENENS/ASSOCIATE—PHOENIX

ASSOCIATE POSITION (SURGICAL) – CONNECTICUT

Connecticut Surgical Group is seeking a Board-Certified podiatrist to add to our Surgical Podiatry division based in Central Connecticut. This podiatrist will provide all aspects of Podiatric care with a focus on wound and surgical care to a well-established patient base. We require PSR-36 training and board certification or eligibility, excellent surgical and wound care skills, a strong focus on providing compassionate care to our patients, and the ability to work as part of a team in a group practice setting. To apply please visit our website . EOE

ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - INDIANA/OHIO

PrimeSource Healthcare is a leading provider of mobile, on-site healthcare services at long-term and skilled nursing facilities. Our exceptional growth has created an immediate need for traveling, independent contractors of podiatry services in Indiana/Ohio. Earn between $175k and $225k per year. E-mail CV to kwright@pshcs.com. Visit us at pshcs.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MD

Well-established and growing 2 office state-of-the-art practice located in medical/professional buildings. EMR, Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, DME provider, etc. Competitive Base Salary plus bonus, malpractice, health insurance, etc. PSR 24 minimum/Board Qualified or Certified with ability and desire to take ER call. If interested, forward CV to DOCSBNB@aol.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- ARTOSCAN EXTEMITY MRI

In excellent cosmetic and working condition. Originally an A model, upgraded to a model D. Looking to sell the MRI because additional space is needed in the office. Price to sell. Picture can be seen at by clicking here  Contact baileymeans@yahoo.com for any inquiries

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - ORTHOTIC FABRICATION SYSTEM

Amfit Orthotic Insole Fabrication System with Footfax SL Contact digitizer- For Sale Machine, Laptop, rolling bag, small inventory of shoes, insoles, all cords, parts and hardware Asking $8k. OBO! Please contact Jeff at Jhunt@psbank.net for further information, pictures.

PRACTICE FOR SALE - FLORIDA—CENTRAL/SOUTH

Turn-key operation grossing $570,000 annually based on one full-time doctor. Great opportunity for growing the top-line. Surgery is only 14% of the professional man-hours; it can significantly increase income. Medicare makes up 64% of revenues. Seller will assist with transition. Call 863-688-1725, ask for Chas.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - AMFIT ORTHOTIC MANUFACTURING MACHINE

Includes digitizer, fabricating mill, new updates have been added and enough supplies to pay for the machine in the long run. At $200 per pair = about $28,000. Selling FOR $25,000, O.B.O, F.O.B. americanfoot@email.com or 405-733-2783.

NEEDED CHICAGO -- NW IND & BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON, DC PODIATRISTS

Home Physicians, a medical group specializing in house calls is looking to hire podiatrists in Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Baltimore, MD. Full and part-time positions are available. Competitive Compensation including malpractice. Contact Scott Schneider. Phone-773-342-4201 FAX 773-486-3548-E-Mail sschneider@homephysicians.com Visit our website

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Looking for board certified/board eligible ABPS associate to join a multi doctor practice with 2 offices. May lead to eventual buy-in and purchase. Must have minimum 2-year residency and comfortable with rearfoot procedures and diabetic care, ER call. Must be dependable, honest, ethical individual. Send cover letter and CV to familyfootcenter@earthlink.net

OFFICE SPACE/ MRI RENTAL – NYC, LI

Turn-key space available, daily, monthly; East 60th off Park Ave, East 22nd St. off 3rd Ave, Hicksville and/or Plainview Long Island. JACHO-certified operating rooms available, as well as all surgical equipment and anesthesia. Extremity MRI Rental. Stark compliant. All exams read by board certified radiologist. Call for details. 516 476-1815

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AREA

Join one of the most successful, long-established podiatry practices in the Chicago area, with excellent salary and benefits. We have an immediate opening for a full-time podiatrist in a multi practice location in Chicago. Must have two years of surgical residency. Please e-mail resume to fmassuda@footexperts.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AREA

Well-established, state of the art medical-surgical podiatry practice seeking well-trained motivated individual to work full-time with future partnership possible. Will start with full schedule. PSR-24 a minimum. Email resume to Howard4624@gmail.com

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