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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,682 Podiatrists Daily
November 17, 2014 #5,219  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Scholl College Recognizes Outstanding Student Research
Twelve Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine students presented their work at a university-wide event on Friday, October 31. This was the sixth year that Scholl College students have received support for research training by an NIH T35 Training Grant. Each student spent eight weeks this past summer with one or more mentors working full-time on research endeavors. Projects varied greatly among students and included foci in basic sciences, biomechanics, medicine, and surgery.
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(L-R) Jeffrey Lin, Haonan Lin, Elizabeth Neubeauer, Bryce Rich, Rona Law, Michelle Branigan, Emily Chau, and Dr. Stephanie Wu. |
The poster session’s first place winner, Rona Law, and runner-up, Bryce Rich, will receive funding to present their work at the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum in Omaha, NE in 2015. Scholl College faculty member and research mentor Stephanie Wu, DPM, MSc stated, "The caliber of research being presented from students throughout the university was exceptional, so it was particularly gratifying to receive numerous compliments on the work of the Scholl students from faculty in other programs."
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS - PART 1 | |
PPMA Installs 2014 Board Officers and Members
The new Executive Board of the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) were sworn in on Saturday, November 8, 2014, during the House of Delegates Banquet at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, King of Prussia, PA.
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Front Row (L-R): Drs. John Mattiacci, Rick Tomassi, Joseph Smith, Joseph Gershey, Maryann Hartzell, Sabrina Minhas. Back Row (L-R): Drs. Mark Pinker, Peter Smith, Gerald Gronborg, Laura Virtue-Delayo, and Todd Zeno. |
President: Joseph Gershey, DPM
President-Elect: Peter C. Smith, DPM
Vice President: Maryann Hartzell, DPM
Treasurer: Mark Pinker, DPM
Secretary: John Mattiacci
Immediate Past President: Joseph Smith, DPM
Board Members: Drs. Gerald Gronborg, Laura Virtue-Delayo, Sabrina Minhas, Zachary Ritter, Rick Tomassi, DPM, and Todd Zeno.
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS - PART 2 | |
PPMA Honors Ten
The Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) presented ten awards on Saturday, November 8, at the Annual House of Delegates Banquet.
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PPMA Executive Director Michael Davis presents the Pioneer in Podiatry Award to Dr. Leon Kehr |
Pioneer of Podiatry Award: Leon Kehr, DPM
The McQuaid Distinguished Service Award: Tracey Vlahovic, DPM
Podiatrist of the Year: Marc Karpo, DPM
Special Recognition Award (podiatrist): Raymond Fritz, DPM
Award of Excellence: Jeffrey Marks, DPM
Rising Star Award: Sabrina Minhas, DPM,
Annual Residency Program Recognition Award: Corine Creech, DPM
Special Recognition (Health Practitioner) David George, MD
Special Recognition Award (Layperson): PPMA Lobbyists Valerie Gaydos, and David Patti
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Podiatry is More Than Surgery of the Feet: New Zealand Podiatrist
With over 20-years experience in sports massage and ten years in podiatry in New Zealand, Julie McLellan has decided to call Rarotonga home. McLellan is the first and only sports podiatrist on the island and is open for consultations at her home in Muri. The qualified podiatrist has worked with New Zealand’s best athletes including Olympic triathletes.
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Julie McLellan |
Julie says people have misconceptions about podiatry, which is more than surgery on the feet. An important aspect of podiatry, and one which she particularly favors, is identifying the cause for the pain as well as educating people on movement and footwear. “There is so much potential on the island to educate people about their movement and footwear,” says McLellan. Some people don’t understand the connection between the hip, feet, and knees which can affect a person’s posture and movement.
Source: Aleyna Taripo, Cook Island News [11/14/14]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
PA Podiatrist Re-Elected Vice-Chair of the PCA
Dr. Arthur Helfand has been re-elected Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA). He began as a contractor while he was teaching in 1994, and in 2000, he became a member of the Prime Time Advisory Committee to help design primary health services for senior centers in Philadelphia.
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Dr. Arthur Helfand |
Helfand was elected to the Board in 2005-2007 and was elected Chair of the Board in 2007-2010, Treasurer in 2010-2013, and serves now as Vice Chair 2014-2015. PCA is the fourth largest American Aging Association (AAA) in the U.S., and is the largest not-for-profit AAA in the nation.
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
ME Podiatrist Lectures at ACSM Conference
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(L-R) ACSM President Lara Carlson, PhD; Dr. Christopher Toth; and Indy race car driver Charlie Kimball. |
Christopher Toth, DPM presented a lecture, "Surgical And Clinical Perspectives on Sports Injury" on November 13th at the annual American College of Sports Medicine conference in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Toth works as a podiatric surgeon for Southern Maine Health Care, and is a guest lecturer of exercise science at The University of New England.
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Recommendation for Digital X-Ray System
Can someone please recommend an excellent digital x-ray system that is reasonably priced?
Leo Krawetz, DPM, Tampa, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
RE: Distance Running for Patient Post MPJ Fusion? (Peter Riznyk, DPM)
From: Kevin A. Kirby, DPM
I have had very good results with 1st metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) arthrodesis procedures in distance runners, with many of them being marathon runners with absolutely no pain in their 1st MPJs post-surgically when they run. In fact, I have often found that, pre-operatively, patients with 1st MPJ degenerative joint disease will report that running actually is less painful for them than walking.
In running, the center of mass (CoM) of the body is rising away from the ground during propulsion when the 1st MPJ is required to dorsiflex, whereas during walking, the CoM of the body is falling toward the ground during propulsion when the 1st MPJ is required to dorsiflex. It is possible that since the body is moving away from the ground during propulsion in running, the demands on 1st MPJ dorsiflexion are less than that during walking. Further research needs to be done on this subject to confirm my hypothesis.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
RE: Distance Running for Patient Post MPJ Fusion? (Peter Riznyk, DPM)
From: Richard A Stanley, DPM
As an alternative to a fusion, consider the Wright Medical MDI implant. I have a marathon runner and a senior decathlon competitor both actively participating with this without incident. The procedure is quite simple and there is so little bone resection that should it fail to provide relief, a fusion can still be performed.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
The American Podiatric Medical Association and the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine are doing society a service by advising athletes with foot and ankle injuries to not play their hardest until they heal. There is, however, an elephant sitting in the living room and it's none other than major league sports teams. These franchises should be setting examples for young and adult weekend athletes by not encouraging an injured athlete to prematurely take the field, but the opposite is often true. The clearest example was in 2004 when they allowed Curt Schilling to pitch in a World Series with a sutured, bleeding foot. His blood stained socks are on display in the Hall of Fame.
During the normal season, we often see athletes get injured and come out to play a day or two later because they are great athletes and it's all about winning at all costs. In private practice, we often will see a patient's father or mother force a kid against our advice to engage in the "weekend soccer" game even though the patient was advised to rest. Society needs to pay more attention to the APMA and AAPSM and allow injuries to heal, even if it means the "hometown" team will not do as well.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
Source: Ourageous Shoe of the Day
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Au "Natural" heel support? |
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
LOCUM TENENS WANTED – NEW YORK
Seeking recent podiatry graduate who can speak English and Spanish to run 2 offices in Queens January, February, and possibly March due to medical absence. Position can lead to associate/ partnership. Please email: Hsd18@aol.com if interested.
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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHWEST INDIANA/CHICAGOLAND AREA
Busy established practice looking for a full time Associate with long term goal of partnership. Two to Three PSR trained. Modern office with EHR/Digital X-ray. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits. Please send cover letter, and CV to Pjames@cffaac.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY- 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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION, IMMEDIATE – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
We’re seeking a podiatrist to join our multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience, credentialed with insurance. Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A DPM - DC METRO AREA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is in need of a replacement practitioner in our Downtown Silver Spring and DC offices. Come join our team of top docs. If you are an established practitioner (available now), and you are enthusiastic, personable, motivated and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position in our 33-doctor group with 21 locations with you. Significant patient flow, EMR, computerized scheduling, certified ambulatory surgical centers, hospital and physician referral base. Please send cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND
Multiple office practice located on the Eastern Shore of MD near beaches. Seeking motivated, energetic individual to join our three existing physicians. We are an expanding practice with focus on all aspects of podiatric care. Offices equipped with ultrasound, digital imaging, 3-D scanners, onsite ambulatory surgery center and many other state of the art amenities. Excellent salary with bonus and benefits package. Send CV to dpmkthomas@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
We are a group practice based in Irvine (Orange County), with a second office in the high desert city of Victorville. Currently, there are four doctors in the group and we are ready to bring on a fifth doctor. Both offices are attached to surgicenters. We have a high patient volume and very little C & C. Our compensation is competitive and negotiable. If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reply via email or call me at your convenience. Michael Goddard 949-289-0685 Email: mgoddard@cafai.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Well-rounded, hospital based podiatry practice. Large number of new patients monthly, digital x-rays, and EMR. Team podiatrist for Division 1 college sports program. Currently have 3 DPMs and 3 offices. Senior partner is Chair of Pod Dept.; Partner & Associate are involved in wound center. Offices located 75 miles north of New York City, in the beautiful Hudson Valley. More affordable cost of living; great place to live. Looking for a personable individual with strong ethics and high motivation. Seeking an associate leading to potential partnership. Must have PM & S-36 training. Please call (845) 471-2243 or email eriksims@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - MISSOURI/KANSAS
Podiatrists needed to join the nation’s largest growing, most technologically advanced and expertly managed nursing home medical and podiatry practice. We ensure your success by providing an established patient base, scheduling and billing assistance, medical assistant, allowances for equipment, coverage of travel expenses, and the newest tablet-technology EMR system to dramatically reduce your workload so you can spend more time providing quality care to patients. We offer generous benefits and flexible scheduling: base salary available, bonus opportunities, malpractice coverage, matching 401(k), health insurance benefits. Part-time positions available. Send CV to careers@aggeus.org. Call 866-216-5518, ext. 305. www.aggeus.org. Confidentiality assured.
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. Salary range $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, malpractice coverage and health insurance provided. Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply please go to our website.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DC/MD/VA
Experienced practitioner needed! Come join our team of top docs. Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC, is acquiring a busy, multi-faceted practice, with all the bells and whistles. From day one, walk into a full schedule, as the current and well-established doctor is ready to retire. See patients, do your charting and leave the rest to us. Please email your resume and cover letter to newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to receiving your information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Exceptional opportunity for an associate Podiatrist who is trained in all aspects of trauma and podiatry. ER call is required. Salary with bonus structure and benefits package is offered. Please send CV and case log with cover letter to drsteinberg@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA FLORIDA
Beaches, great weather, great restaurants, culture, laid back lifestyle – all year! "old-style" work ethic, unique thriving practice. Associate to "Buy-In" Opportunity. Customer service, sense of humor detailed, driven, laid back personality. Market yourself and the practice, Good surgical skills, great practice management ability. Email, "I'm the ONE!", CV, docmkatz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NY, LI, and NJ
Position available for a 3-year residency trained, board eligible/certified experienced DPM to work in multiple locations. NYC, Long Island,and New Jersey. Call for information (516) 476-1815
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Seeking three-year surgically trained podiatrist for busy podiatric medical and surgical practice in Texas. Must be hard-working, open to direction, and willing to do all phases of podiatric foot and ankle care. Please send CV, and salary history to: jmh6122@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALGARY, ALBERTA
Growing new practice is seeking a highly motivated associate. State-of-the-art office (5 exam rooms, 1 surgical suite), EMR, digital x-rays, Cutera Genesis Plus laser, shockwave therapy and orthotic scanners. Must have excellent bedside manner and people skills. Please e-mail CV to info@alpinefootankle.com.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MULTIPLE ITEMS
PADNET $14,000 OBO Cost $28,000, 2 Midmark 417 chairs and 2 stools $4,000 each, Autoclave Ritter/MidmarkM 9 $2,000, Fluoroscan Premier Purchased used 1 year ago $20,000. Email Tajranier@aol.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - NEUROTHERM NT250
Podiatherm /NT250 Incoming test procedure with various accessories. Purchased in 2012 for 7075.00 now priced @ 4995.00. Training possible Please contact me @ no1footdoc@gmail.com or 845 454 0630 ext 106
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.
PRACTICE FOR SALE- ARIZONA
Central Arizona - between Phoenix and Tucson. Well established and very busy 35 year old solo-practice. High volume surgery and general practice with good cross-section of patients from pediatric to geriatric. Hospital, surgicenter and in-office surgery. Located in professional center. Contact E-mail:pmmpod@gmail.com
PRACTICE MERGER SOUGHT – NORTHERN NJ
If you are tired of the business aspect of running your practice, and are in the Paramus, Ridgewood, or Hackensack area, I am looking for the right practice to merge into my own. I will handle all aspects of your practice. No more worrying about ordering supplies, paying suppliers, dealing with employees, health insurance or malpractice insurance. Diagnostic x-rays, laser, vascular analysis, diagnostic ultrasound, EMR, etc., available. Earn more money without the day-to-day drudgery of practice. No practice is too small to consider. All information discussed will be considered confidential. E-mail Lfg3657@optonline.net
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