Looking for podiatric students to write for a foot health blog daily on a perpetual basis

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Looking for podiatric students to write for a foot health blog on a daily basis perpetually, will pay them to compensate them for the time and effort.

Interested please go to http://foot.iknow2.net/ for more information

Posted on Apr 21, 2007, 6:42 AM
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Shoe Mods

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I am doing a research project on shoe mods and focusing on different aspects.. Mainly I am haveing a hard time finding any information about buttress wedging.. What is it used for, why is it used, how is it used and when should you use it, and so on and so on... Any help would be greatly appreciated....

Posted on Mar 22, 2007, 6:25 PM
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Need DPM's Advice

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I just submitted my application to Barry DPM Program, but after reading how bad everyone claims the profession to be, I have to admit I am a little freaked out, is it really something that needs to be stayed away from and why? I would like the opinions of current DPM's. Thanks alot!

Posted on Mar 2, 2007, 9:56 PM
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Regarding Board Review Texts

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I am preparing to take the board certifying exams for primary podiatric medicine, surgery and wound care exams. I was unable to attend the board review courses this year secondary to a serious family illness. Does anyone have any review texts they have obtained through attending the course that I could borrow to review. Or if there is a way that I could purchase the reveiw course material. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thank You,

Eric Richardson, DPM

Posted on Feb 19, 2007, 5:58 PM
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Nationwide Research Study - Onychomycosis

by Research365 (no login)

We are searching for adults ages 18 to 65 whose toenails have gradually changed in color from clear and fleshy to a yellowish-brown color, or they have become harder or thicker, to participate in a nationwide research study to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for the toenail fungus condition, onychomycosis. If qualified, participants will receive study drug at no cost and compensation for time and travel. There is no cost to you.

To find out if there is a study location near you, please send an email to: toenailstudy@tklresearch.com. Please include: your age, city and state. We will return your email within 24 hours with the clinical study location nearest you.

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Two questions

by Future Pod Student (no login)

I'm apply to a few schools this year, and I want to find out if enrollment is up or down...especially at OCPM.

Also, I'm thinking about doing the 6 week summer program that NYCPM offers in July. Can anyone tell me about it? Is it worth the 600 dollars?

Thanks

Posted on Jan 30, 2007, 10:44 AM
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Working in Oz and New Zealand

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How easy is it to get work in Oz and New Zealand. I finish my degree in 2008 and would like to work in both Oz and New Zealand for a year. I'm just wondering how easy is it to find work or sponsorship to be able to get a visa. I'm over 30 not sure if that matters or not. Would prefer to head straight out there rather than having to work here will the lack of actual work experience matter?

Any information will be appreciated.

Posted on Jan 30, 2007, 8:19 AM
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Studentloanjustice.org

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It has been many moons since I last read or posted on this web site. I finally realized the world is so big when you compare it to the world of Podiatry. 750,000 MD's and 16,000 DPM's in the United States. Do we really stand a chance with those odds? When I gave up the fight, my life did not change much, but I started waking up with a smile again. For most people life is never going to change much from how it is right now. But, our perseptions/acceptance of that life can change. We do have control of that aspect of our life. So, we do have control as to whether we are going to be happy or miserable. And yes, it can be accomplished w/o SSRI's.

Now, with all that BULLSH.. out of the way, allow me to say that I am no longer a neyesguy. I am happier because I no longer try to curry peoples favor or placate the personality defects that my generation seems to have inflicted upon the world.

Let me get to the point. This is about student loans and the fact that they have destroyed the lives of tens of thousands of students before they could even have a life. Bright, talented men and women that might have made a better world if given the chance.

I am not a leader, but I always said I would get behind anyone that has the ability to reveal the truth and the lies about Fannie Mae, etc., and make the changes needed to save the next generation.

Go to STUDENTLOANJUSTICE.ORG and be enlightened. Join the resistance movement against the cheating, lying, carpet baggers that have lived so well at the expense of so many. If you can not give any money then spread the word. The dim lights of thousands of people that had real hopes of a bright future are about to shine on the rats that made that future near impossible.

The rules of engagement have changed and it makes me feel good. Hope is back in my life.

Studentloanjustice.org will help change your perspective and help you understand that you are not paranoid. They really are after you.

Signed,

Why take names? There will be no prisoners!

Posted on Jan 18, 2007, 10:13 PM
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Regarding board certification

by Anonymous DPM (no login)

I am a podiatrist who has been in practice 6 years. I held privileges at a hospital, as I was board qualified ABPS. Unfortunately, I had some very serious family issues in addition to starting my practice from scratch and could not obtain the "diversity" in cases to sit for the Oral board ABPS.

So now my board qualified status has be revoked. As I only did a PSR 12. I now am supposed to go do another year of residency to be board elgible again. ( yes, leaving my surgical practice to potentially do a Non surgergical residency for one year )to meet standards to be board elgible and thus be able to have hospital privileges, and be able to make a living again.

I was thinking about the medical specialties board, but unfortunately, insurance companies and podiatry staff at hospitals (all abps ) do not acknowledge it.

My question is this. So graduation pod school, no law suits, did surgical residency, held privileges for 6 years, but now without ABPS board elgibility status I cant make a living.?

When did board certification become a bench mark like a diploma is supposed to be. This is total crap. The profession that eats its own.

Funny part is I do revisional surgery for board certified pods and orthos, although apparently without abps on my side, I must be incompetent to even work in the profession.

Does the APMA have an input on this? Surely I cant be the only one bending over and taking it up the ass.

any comments? anyone? is this a have and have not thing?

anonymous DPM ( ashamed to put my name next to the DPM )

Posted on Jan 18, 2007, 3:16 PM
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Cont. Residency

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Dear Distressed DPM

If you are interested in cont. education through residency or fellowship to further your practice. There is a program at San Francisco VA center with great pay and benefits who is looking for qualified doc. to fill the position.
Let me know if your intersted. Our program is in dire need of this positioned to be filled
Thank you
Rachel

Posted on May 23, 2007, 12:49 PM
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Scholl and CLEAR Announce New Podcast

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Hello all,

We've just released our second podcast (CLEARcast) which is now posted on www.diabetic-foot.net and iTunes. We conducted a review of the Infectious Diseases Society of America Guidelines for Diabetic Foot Infections and an interview with Dr. Warren Joseph. You can listen to the podcast streaming online or download it to your iPod or computer. Thanks for the great responses we've been getting so far. Our popularity index on iTunes has soared to the highest possible level. This is great that so many people are listening in and subscribing. Below is the press release from Scholl with more information.

Best Regards,
LCR

Scholl College and CLEAR Announce First
Podcast in New Series for the Profession

NORTH CHICAGO, ILL. (January 9, 2007) ― Scholl’s Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science has announced the publication of the first Podcast in its new CLEARcast series. The CLEARcast will be released bi-weekly with a mission to review current important literature in the field of lower extremity complications of diabetes. The CLEARcast will interview authors of pivotal papers, as well as other individuals in the profession who are making important contributions to foot-related research, clinical care and education. The first CLEARcast summarizes a study by Dr. Peter Sheehan and colleagues, whereby they demonstrated that the four-week reduction in wound area of diabetic foot ulcers receiving standard of care can predict healing at 12 weeks. Dr. Sheehan is interviewed and provides meaningful insight into this important study. The introduction is delivered by CLEAR’s Director, Professor David G. Armstrong, and the CLEARcast is moderated by Lee C. Rogers, DPM.

“The CLEARcast series is a unique opportunity for Scholl College to serve as a mirror for the profession, reflecting and distributing the brightest insights in our field, and doing it in a manner that is timely, succinct and convenient,” said Terence B. Albright, DPM, Dean of Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. “CLEARcast allows us to learn from one another without needing to leave the classroom or the clinic for a lengthy conference. It is just one of the many ways that Scholl College’s commitment to lifelong education has manifested itself.”

The next CLEARcast is now available and examines the Infectious Disease Society of America’s guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot infections, and will feature an interview with Dr. Warren Joseph. Dr. Joseph is editor of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and co-author of the Infectious Disease Society Guidelines. The CLEARcast is iPod/iTunes compatible and available free for download and subscription at www.diabetic-foot.net <http://www.diabetic-foot.net>; or the iTunes Music Store.

Posted on Jan 17, 2007, 9:23 PM
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Reality Has Struck

by Not Impressed (no login)

I am a student and am not impressed with the education that I am receiving. I use to be excited about the profession, but after a couple of years and seeing my peers, I'm treading my time until I can escape. I don;t find it like the other doctors.

I thik I'm just another source of income for the big shots and I don't really get the impression that anyone cares.

Right now, I don't see much good with the 'profession.'

In my opinion, the profession doesn't take criticism well and seems to be emotionally underdeveloped.

Rah rah rah, go podiatry. There I said it. I cheered, so don't accuse me of being whatever just to try and discredit another honest poster giving his honest opinions.

Posted on Jan 15, 2007, 2:34 AM
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HELP !!

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In 1993 I had an open Plantar Fasciotomy (Bilateral) and within 2 yrs I began to experience Pain in both feet. This has now progressed to the point that I may not be able to walk much longer.A local "Podiatry expert" has told me it cannot be treated and I just have to live with it. Has anyone heard of a treatment that has been developed for it (the pain) and/or repair of my feet. I am a 63 yr. old pensioner who lives on a very small fixed income and am willing to travel if I might get in a program or expirmental group or anything that might relieve this constant pain.Can someone please point me to an individual or group that might help me ? I live in far southern Texas (Brownsville) but will go where I am asked to.

Posted on Dec 11, 2006, 4:16 AM
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Earning Potential

by Doctobe (no login)

It's not that bad. My uncle is an ear, nose, and throat surgeon whose best friend is a podiatrist. His friend works 40hrs/wk, has three associates under him, and nets close to 500K a year. I also shadowed two podiatrists last month who both netted over 200K, with full hospital privelages. Both worked under 50hrs/wk. I think you have to be smart to go into medicine. That's part of the short commings on this forum...you must have a good bedside manner as well as being a competent physician. Being a decent business man helps too. Take everything you read here with a grain of salt...I used to dwell on this forum and almost abandoned the idea of podiatry. I then shadowed a few docs and got some real life insight to the field. All were optomistic and very successful at what they did. Even some older pods (performing routine care) were still pulling 150K+ and enjoyed what they did. We are a surgical sub-specialty, primarily procedural based. Someone comes in, you bill for the visit, plus the procedures you perform. We bill well. Don't worry...do podiatry if you want to be a podiatrist..it works out in the end.

Posted on Nov 26, 2006, 3:40 PM
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Thank you for your post Commision Guy

by science_girl (no login)

Dear "Guy who works on commission",

Your post is so true, and I wanted to say thank you. I am in scientific research, and have been accepted into podiatry and waiting to hear from medical school. I have seriously considered podiatry over medicine for several reasons, and your message has reminded of why, while other posts I have read here began to discourage me. I am a hard worker, I know how to network, and follow through on my decisions... sounds like you do the same. Others that have posted here seem to complain, and are trying to turn people like myself away from a profession that shows huge potential enormous amounts of government funding for research.

Thanks to all of the people who post messages with helpful info about the profession, including the good, bad, and ugly. To those who just want to complain and justify your failures by bashing the profession of podiatric medicine, please do it elsewhere.

Posted on Nov 21, 2006, 5:33 PM
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Continue your research before you make your decision

by DPM of 6 years (no login)

Dear Science-girl,

take my comments with a grain of salt. This is just my perspective of podiatry to be added in with the rest.

I am a successful podiatrist. I enjoy helping people. I have been fortunate to have started a practice in an area of high need, and few podiatrists currently. Although I consider myself bright, and was in the top 10% of my graduating podiatry class, I have learned over and over by the school of hard knocks. I make a good income, but what needs to be known is the opportuntiy price for all this. It is a cut throat profession, anyone who says it isnt is full of it. Ask any first year student after the first set of final exams, and they can tell you. It really just gets worse although I wish I could tell you different. Residency is very political, and you will see top students in your class, get marginal residencies, as not so suprisingly new grads with barely acceptable grades will obtain powerful 3 year surgical residencies where their fathers are resdidency directors. Then based on residencies you will discover you are not all equal., Sure enough you will sooner or later have to sit next to these 3 year prima donas at a CME as they tell you how superior they are in that did 3 years of residency yet do a triple arthrodesis rarely.there will be the haves and have nots. If you are not elgible for ABPS eligibility/certification you will be one of the have nots, hoping to work for someone who is. Insurances will not determine if you are qualified to see their insured based on a diploma from an accredited podiatry school, nor will they base it on state licensure, they will base it on your ability to hold staff privileges for hospitals and this bsed on abps eligibility. Doesnt matter if you are certified by another naitionally accepted board, b/c the people that will decide which board is the right board will be a generation prior of those (surprise surprise )abps certified. So what I am getting at is this, take it for what it is worth..

4years undergrad+4 years pod school, 2 years residency, state licensure, clean malpractice, in practice **years, if you are not board eligible abps you will be totally boned out of insurance contracts and you will but up a certain creek with no paddle when it comes to that $200,000.00 investment plus time spent getting to that point as you will not be contracted with anything except medicare and medicaid for now.

My recommendation.: Enjoy life Way too many *******s
in this profession.

This profesion finds unique ways to alienate itself all the time. Just wait 5 years from now they will want all residencies to be 4 years, and yet the same small scope of practice. Its a shame.

A smart person learns from their mistakes, a WISE person learns from other peoples mistakes.

Posted on Jan 28, 2007, 9:18 PM
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R U Recruiting?

by Anonymous (no login)

I've got a 1.8 GPA (non scinecs) what are my chances? I'm good with pepels and have community skills where I volunteered a few times.

What's your honest opinion?

Posted on Feb 14, 2007, 7:36 PM
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Any +ve comments from you yanks?

by shodypody's (no login)

Its pretty clear that the proffession in the states is not much disimilar from us in the UK!! One major difference is that we are just getting shafted at the moment with pay and everything else that comes with the proffession!!!

On the +ve side, ............ your thoughts are welcome

Posted on Nov 20, 2006, 8:43 AM
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to Mr. Commission

by pod (no login)

After practicing podiatry for over 7 years, I have to disagree with your basic point that "failure is only the fault of the podiatrist"

I disagree because there are many variables beyond the control of the doctor.

1. You do not have the ability to raise your prices on surgeries and office visits. Medicare et al control these prices and have not been giving raises. Our overhead, though is going through the roof.

2. To survive in this environment, you must have the resources to invest in diagnostic and treatment equipment that the newbie will find hard to finance
The days of surviving with one podiatry chair, an old xray machine, and a hand developer are long over!

3. The competition in most marketplaces is fierce and growing everyday with the addition of legions of NPs and PAs. Big cities are still very challenging to make a living in.

4. The student loan burden sig. reduces your ability to finance equipment, real estate, etc that would help with your success.

5. There are extremely limited opportunities to get loan assistance by working in public health etc. MDs and even NPs have many opportunities for these programs

I am one of the "lucky" ones who is doing o.k. However, I am still fighting the student loan monster and will be struggling for at least 2-3 more years. Did I ever mention what this kind of stress does to your health and/or marriage. Do you realize how many pods have been divorced? Almost all of my friends!

In conclusion, if you have the motivation to get a DPM degree, a residency, and then struggle for an additional decade, you probably have the motivation to do something else that will be much easier. FYI, you should see how many jobs are listed in the Nurse prac. journals. They even pay bonuses!!!!

Posted on Nov 12, 2006, 9:44 AM
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A question about how your practice survives in a tough market

by (no login)

Sir,

I was reading your response on this website. I noticed in your rebuttal to Mr. Commission's statement of "blaming the podiatrist first" you stated that the competition in the market place is fierce!

What are you doing to market/advertise your practice?

Posted on Nov 20, 2006, 11:03 AM
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marketing your practice

by pod (no login)

I took the easy way and simply chose to practice in a geographical location that has few podiatrists. This decision is not all positive. Let me enlighten you as to the downsides of practicing in a small town.

1. no privacy e.g. you will see your patients all the time and be expected to know their names

2. the nearest bookstore is 45 minutes away. Thank God for Amazon.com

3. Medicare is one of your bigger payers. This is NOT good when they decide not to give us raises or even cuts

4. Educational opportunities for my children are going to be limited. This is a serious downside.

5. I have to run satelite offices for extra revenue in other small towns. When you have extra clinics you get extra overhead and hassle/stress

Let's get back to marketing....

In a large metro area, does it really pay to market if 95% of patients are on HMOs that you can't get on?

I only spend 3% of my sales on yellow pages advertising. I am starting to run some spots on Hispanic radio to see if I can increase the number of cash paying patients.

Good luck.

Posted on Nov 24, 2006, 9:37 PM
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Reactions from a guy who works on a commission!

by Not a POD (no login)

I am NOT a POD, I am not even in medicine. But I am a success and I have seen people in my profession who made it and more that did not.

It is amazing that there are people here trying to get advice about life decisions and they have to encounter so many people on this site who clearly haven't done that yet themselves.

Success comes from determination, effort, creativity and a little bit of good fortune. It also helps not to get screwed over too many times. It is no different in any business.

From my perspective too many medical professionals think they are supposed to be rich without being responsible for execution on the business side.

I believe the disgruntled pods on this site would fail in other careers as well.

Trying to blame the profession for your failure reverberates what the problem really is!

I would be ashamed to be responsible for some of these posts. If you hate what you are doing then do something about it or do something else.

Trying to hang your anger on others is uncalled for.

Posted on Oct 30, 2006, 10:18 PM
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Are you part of organized podiatry??

by BR (no login)

Do you work for organized podiatry?
Do you have 155K in non-bankruptable student loans with no option of refinancing?
Do you make 78K before taxes after a 65 hour work week?
How many depositions/frivolous lawsuits have you been intimately involved in?

Until you can answer truthfully in the affirmative, please revert back to the commission lifestyle.

Podiatry is inherently flawed. It is not a malformity in the people relating their factual messages on this board.

Posted on Nov 9, 2006, 10:37 PM
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types of sport shoes with orthotics for overpronator

by Scuttle_Butt (no login)

I am completely flat footed with severe overpronation. I also wear orthotics. When I buy a pair of sport shoes should I buy a pair of sport shoes should I buy one with complete motion control support and wear my orthotics with them or should I buy a pair with basic support only?

Posted on Oct 28, 2006, 4:04 AM
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biomechanic question

by biomechanics (no login)

There are many factors involved in biomechanics. Do you pronate mostly in the saggital plane? Or the transverse (walk like a duck)? What type of sports are you involved in?
Most people will buy a flat (standard) sports shoe and incorporate their orthotics into the shoe. However, since so many factors can affect the athlete biomechanically, it is wise to bring your orthotics with you when you try on different shoe gear. Try on a big variety, and attempt to mimic the postures that you will engage in while in motion (golf, tennis, etc.).
There are articles that involve biomechanic postures per sport. Depending upon your particular sport, you may want to look at articles addressing these issues and try out the suggested shoe gear that is more designed per sporting event.
Good luck.

Posted on Dec 6, 2006, 7:30 PM
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A little something to settle the fire.

by Peer Mediator (no login)

I hear a lot of whinning from some of the "older" generations about podiatry. Many concerns are presented and most of them are legitimate. However, what most of you seem to lack is the ability to keep up on the changes. Many of the concerns have been addressed and things have changed in the field of podiatric medicine. Unfortunately, these changes will not help out those who recieved less than adequate training in the past. That's the nature of the beast. But as far as prospective podiatric physicians are concerned, things are looking brighter and brighter. I pulled this information from a post I found on SDN. It gives a good representation of what is going on today.

<< QUOTE >>

As there seems to be a lot of confusion about a podiatric physician's current education, I have asked that this thread be posted at the top of our forum. I am hoping that this post will save us the trouble of endlessly explaining our education, as well as educate those that are unaware of our training. Thanks to ItsGavinC!

A Podiatric Physician's education consists of:
-4 years college (med school pre-reqs)
-4 years podiatric medical school
-3 years podiatric surgical residency

The most erroneous statement made is that podiatrists only know/need to know about the foot and ankle. While this is our specialty, we are also taught a great deal about general medicine. This is because we must medically manage our ER patients/surgical patients/inpatients. When called into the ER or managing our inpatients, we must have the ability to order a plethra of tests, read those tests, consult if necessary, and treat the patient accordingly.

So where do we get this medical education? Besides our first two years consisting of basic science and systems (as an MD/DO curriculum, some podiatry programs being fully integrated with MD/DO programs), and various general medical rotations 3-4 year (depending on the program), our residency allows us to rotate through many different medical specialties (ER, general surgery, path, IM, etc). And along with medically managing our own patients during residency, we are well educated by the time we finish residency.

Podiatric medicine is an extremely challenging and rewarding area of medicine. As stated before, make SURE this is what you want to do because, unlike MD/DO, you can't just change your mind on specialties!

Below is an example of a podiatric medical school curriculum (which vary slightly from school to school) and an example of a 3-year surgical residency (PM&S-36).

Podiatric Medical School Curriculum

-First-Year Academic Program

Introduction to Podiatric Medicine
Basic Life Support
Biochemistry
Honors Problem-Based Learning Biochemistry (elective)
Anatomy
Histology
Immunology
Physiology
Microbiology
Honors Problem-Based Learning Microbiology (elective)
Physical Diagnosis
Pathology
Neuroanatomy
Pharmacology I

-Second-Year Academic Program

Pharmacology
Endocrinology
Cardiovascular/Respiratory
Hematology
Lower Extremity Biomechanics
Neurology
Gastrointestinal/Nutrition
Renal
Lower Limb Anatomy
Behavioral Medicine
Clinical Podiatric Medicine & Diagnostics (includes Radiology)
Clinical Podiatric Biomechanics & Surgery
Medical Research and Writing
During the summer at the end of the second year, you are introduced to the University ambulatory care clinics, where you begin acquiring clinical skills.

-Third-Year Academic Program

Basic Life Support Re-certification
Operating Room Protocol
Dermatology
Trauma/Emergency Medicine
Public Health Issues
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Clinical Rotations
Principles & Practices of Evidence-Based Podiatric Medicine (Problem-Based Learning)

-Fourth-Year Academic Program

Senior Independent Readings
Clinical Rotations (at various residency programs throught the country)

PM&S-36 Residency Curriculum (varies between programs)

-PGY 1

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery* - 2 month
Medical Imaging - 1 month
Pathology - 1 month
Medicine - 1 month
Emergency Medicine - 1 month
Infectious Diseases - 1 month
Anesthesia - 1 month
General Surgery - 1 month
Orthopaedic Surgery - 1 month
Psychiatry - 2 weeks
Electives (3)** - 1 month each

*Concurrent with other rotations
**Vascular surgery, family medicine, neurology, rheumatology, rehabilitative medicine, geriatrics, other rotations available

-PGY 2&3

Podiatric Surgery - 3 months
Orthopaedic Surgery - 3 months
Orthopaedic Trauma - 3 months
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle - 3 months
Sports Medicine - 3 months
Pediatric Orthopaedics- 3 months

<< END QUOTE >>

As you can see, pods today are trained in all areas of medicine and graduate with extensive knowledge in critical fields such as internal medicine. By the time they graduate, they will have admitted hundreds of inpatients, know how to perform an extensive history and physical, and will be competent in advanced cardiac life support. As of right now, there are more residencies than students so everyone will get trained. Residencies are all standardized so there is no more disparity in training. Where I live, podiatric physicians just received admitting privileges as well as physician status at the last remaining few hospitals in the state that have not previously already given this to pods. I know this is bad news for you older fellas that backed out a long time ago. You should have stuck with it. One podiatric doctor in my city is currently the Chief Medical Officer of a major hospital. He still performs a lot of trauma surgery and is respected by all the physicians. He graduated some 20 - 30 years ago. Maybe he got lucky, or maybe its all about conviction and desire. In any event, I hope that this post at least educated some of you about the great changes that are taking place in this profession.

Posted on Oct 21, 2006, 12:59 PM
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Extensive Knowledge?

by Is Anything True? (no login)

I've read posts on that site that depict what I'd consider cheating by this new generation of podiatrists.

If so, I'm really impressed by that. Lol

Maybe nothing negative is true about podiatry today.

It's a big conspiracy against a great profession. That explains it all.

Why so many conspirators?

Posted on Feb 14, 2007, 7:45 PM
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Referrals

by (no login)

Do Podiatrists get paid for referrals. This is a discussion that took place when I was suggest to go to a particular retailer for a pair of shoes. Does anyone think it's possible that the Dr. was getting paid to send me there?

Posted on Sep 20, 2006, 10:56 PM
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Response to query RE: 'referrals 2 shoe stores'

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I always provde lists of multiple stores, shoes and CHOICES for patient to decide. I also provide education regarding shoes: shanks, heel countser, insoles, and clinically correlate to symptoms and or foot structure. Becuase of the volume that I send many stores have offered my patients a 15% discount. I HAVE NOTHING TO GAIN other than confidence that such APPROPRIATE recommended types as opposed to inappropriate is part of my job in facilitating thehealing process and overall achieving patient satisfaction.

I think it is unlikely, unless of course the physician owns stock in the operation which I think would be unethical unless the patients are made aware of such an operation. Of course even in the office setting patients can be fitted for shoes and purchaed through the podiatrist.

Christopher Formanek, DPM

Posted on Nov 16, 2006, 4:30 PM
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