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03/06/2025
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From: Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH
I read the following: “One key takeaway was the biggest legal risks in medicine often stem from miscommunication rather than medical errors. Clear documentation and patient education are essential.”
I disagree with this quote. I have over 40 years of being an expert witness, having reviewed hundreds of cases. The majority of cases of malpractice in podiatry are due to unnecessary surgery, greed on behalf of the doctor, or were poorly performed below the standard of care surgery and follow-up. Rarely is it a case of miscommunication.
Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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03/10/2025
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From: Allen M. Jacobs, DPM
Howard Smith is a retired gynecologist who regularly publishes on issues of malpractice. Dr. Roth tells us that he has reviewed numerous malpractice cases in which it was his opinion that unnecessary or poorly performed surgeries were the basis of malpractice claims. Every malpractice case must have a signed attestation of malpractice in some form by a healthcare provider, typically a podiatrist in podiatric malpractice cases. Dr. Smith provided some interesting data to consider, albeit for all malpractice claims, not just podiatric.
Consider the following noted by Dr. Smith: There are 85,000 malpractice cases filed every year. Of these, 56,000 are summarily dropped. 28,000 are settled. 300 are plaintiff verdicts. Therefore, only 1/3 of the 85,000 filed lawsuits are POTENTIALLY meritorious. 2/3 of the suits filed are frivolous. Yet, to file that suit, some...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
06/20/2024
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From: Shawna Shapero
The announcement of the scholarship funding established by Dr. Jensen and his wife, Celia, brings joy and heartfelt respect. Their philanthropy will undoubtedly make a difference, honoring the legacy of those for whom the scholarships were named. The torch is carried, the profession is in a better place with their dedication and generosity.
Shawna Shapero, VP Corporate Relations, BakoDx
10/03/2023
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RE: CCPM Class of ’83 Celebrates 40th Anniversary Reunion
From: Kevin A. Kirby, DPM
On September 22, 2023, the CCPM Class of 1983 held its 40-year podiatry school reunion in Las Vegas. 40 members of the CCPM Class of 1983 attended the reunion to reconnect, laugh, and celebrate our four years together at CCPM. The CCPM Class of 1983 was full of many bright individuals who were also somewhat rowdy at times. That led one of our professors to name us the “Motley Crew", a moniker that we still proudly claim for ourselves, over four decades later.
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CCPM Class of ’83 Celebrates 40th Anniversary Reunion |
Out of the 106 graduating podiatrists from the ‘83 CCPM Class, many have distinguished themselves within the profession as one of the most accomplished podiatry school classes ever. This includes two former presidents of the American Podiatric Medical Association, one former president of the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association, nationally and internationally recognized lecturers and authors on foot and ankle surgery and biomechanics, a podiatry college dean, presidents of boards of podiatric surgery and podiatric medicine, numerous podiatric residency directors, and numerous delegates and representatives to state and national podiatry medical associations. We all had such a good time at our 40-year reunion in Las Vegas that a 45-year “Motley Crew” reunion in already being discussed.
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, Sacramento, CA
03/17/2023
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From: Ben Pearl, DPM
This will be a great fit for both Gary and Western U. Gary has demonstrated a commitment to diabetes advocacy and I’m sure he will apply his enthusiasm to podiatry. Congratulations to the visionaries at the school to land a great resource and advocate!
Ben Pearl, DPM, Arlington, VA
07/29/2022
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From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
I would like to complement Dr. Marino for his post on PM News. This is perhaps the most meaningful post that has been published on this forum in a long time. I agree with Dr. Marino that parity within the profession should be one of the most important objectives of APMA. 34 podiatrists in the entire state of New York have advanced ankle privileges. There are over 700 American Board of Podiatric Medicine Board Certified podiatrists in New York. Those 700 (unless dual certified) can NOT rx a topical medicine for a skin condition, or perform a simple biopsy for a condition above the ankle.
How can a state law be written that mandates your license to be controlled by your board certification and only accepting ABFAS? Where are the stakeholders? APMA, ABPM, ABFAS, NYSPMA? This law is now a decade old. For ten years, we have had an unfair discriminatory law in New York. Dr. Marino is 100 percent correct - the focus should be on equality in the profession before you look for equality outside the profession. We are stronger as a cohesive group not a fragmented profession.
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
07/28/2022
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From: Vince Marino, DPM
Yes indeed, congratulations to Dr. Adegboyega for his accomplishment. But what is sad is that there are still states where it takes jumping through hoops to be allowed to perform within the scope of our collective learning and training. Why are there only 34 podiatrists in the entire state of New York allowed advanced ankle privileges when there are several hundreds of fellow podiatrists who have been performing these same advanced privileges for decades in other states? Maybe parity for all podiatrists in all states should be a concern and focus for APMA instead of worrying so much about parity with allopathic and osteopathic physicians. Why would the allopathic and osteopathic communities ever consider “parity” with us when we don’t even have parity among ourselves?
Vince Marino, DPM, Novato, CA
07/27/2022
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From: Andrew Levy, DPM
Congratulations to Dr. Adegboyega on obtaining his advanced privileges. These are the recognitions that move the needle among our osteopathic and allopathic colleagues in recognizing our training and abilities. We should all be proud as each achievement is earned and another glass ceiling is broken through.
Andrew Levy, DPM (Retired), Jupiter, FL
05/18/2022
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From: Joel Lang, DPM
I was so pleased that Jasmine Hawkins received the Elizabeth Roberts memorial award. I don't know Jasmine, but I hope she is pleased and honored to receive an award associated with such a wonderful person. Jasmine will never know Dr. Roberts, but I did.
I was honored to be one of many students of Dr. Elizabeth Roberts who was famous for her teaching of lower extremity anatomy at the New York College. She made the class interesting and challenging at the same time. She was a most kind-hearted teacher and a wonderful person. I got a lump in my throat when I was reminded of her and how wonderful a human being she was. I'm sure that those who knew her will feel the same.
Joel Lang, DPM (retired), Cheverly, MD
05/02/2022
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From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Congratulations to Western CPM for being the first recent podiatry college to begin a post-residency fellowship in biomechanics. It could not be named after a more deserving colleague, who left us way too early, having left so much to the profession. We need more of these types of grants and endowments in order to secure podiatry's presence in the future of lower extremity biomechanics.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
04/30/2022
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From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Congratulations to WesternU CPM and Dr. Satterfield for starting a fellowship in biomechanics with emphasis on the fellow spending time at orthotic labs as well as teaching in the school. This step in the right direction could undo what podiatry has practically accomplished: giving the practice of biomechanics and the prescribing of orthotics away to other professions.
If I were to win the lottery, my first order of business would be to set up similar endowments in every podiatric medical college in the country. Hopefully, other schools and other donors will copy WesternU CPM and make it happen.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
02/14/2022
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From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
I’d like to wish president-elect Sharma luck on his new position. I think his ideas presented here are good and important. A unified profession is important for the profession to flourish and prosper.
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
02/01/2022
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From: Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH
It is good to see the New York College of Podiatric Medicine is publicly recognizing their top students. I hope all the schools do this.
Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
04/13/2021
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From: Nate Sabin, DPM
I have some fond memories of "Harry" when we were classmates and neighbors at PCPM. There was another side to him where we pulled pranks and did some other youthful indiscretions. I wish Harry and Cheryl all the best.
Nate Sabin, DPM, Morristown, NJ
11/17/2020
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From: Chris Seuferling, DPM
Congrats to Dr. Bryan Caldwell on his new role as Kent State Dean. I was a former student of his and always found him to be intelligent, honest, and approachable. I have no doubts that he will be successful in this position. Wise choice by KSUCPM!
Chris Seuferling, DPM, Portland, OR
05/19/2020
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From: Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM
It is very sad that graduates (and their families) cannot experience the podiatry school graduation ceremony. Although it is innovative in one sense, it is mostly sad.
Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM, Saint Petersburg, FL
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