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Quotes by the Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf

by Anonymous (no login)

Quotes by the Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf

"We will push those crooks, those mercenaries back into the swamp"
- Just after the Coalition started it's bombing campaign

"A small number of peasants - brave peasants - shot down two Apaches"
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 24 March

"Up till now, they are only on dock No. 10, not in Umm Qasr, not in the city,"

"They want to deceive their people first because now they are in a very shabby situation,"

"It's a small town, it has only a few docks ... now they are in a trap."

"Iraqi forces are still in control of the city, and they are engaging in an attrition war with the enemy."
After the British Brig. Jim Dutton said that the southern port city of Umm Qasr, where a fierce battle between dug-in Iraqi forces and coalition fighters raged over the weekend, is in control of coalition forces.

"Americans are now in disarray"

"They try to engage the world as much as they can and we will continue until they leave our land."

"They are again in the dirt in the desert"

"They will try to enter Baghdad, and I think this is where their graveyard will be"
"Their objective is to get to the outskirts of Baghdad. So be it"
"We will see how the issue will turn out when they come to Baghdad."

"Iraq will spread them even more and chop them up."
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 27 March

"Let's go and do jihad"
"Whoever dies will be rewarded by heaven."

"Hit them. Fight them. They are cursed; they are evil"
"We will be victorious, and they will be defeated.

"The Iraqi troops and the Iraqi fighters are in control of all the places, as we have witnessed,
No big change in that. We are fighting against them."

"They are achieving nothing, they are suffering from casualties. Those casualties are increasing, not decreasing,"

"Fight them everywhere. Don't give them a chance to breathe until they withdraw and retreat."
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 1 April.
In a statement on Iraqi TV

"They are lying every day. They are lying always, and mainly they are lying to their public opinion,"

"What they say about a breakthrough is completely an illusion. They are sending their warplanes to fly very low in order to have vibrations on these sacred places."
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 2 April

"The authority of the civil defense ... issued a warning to the civilian population not to pick up any of those pencils because they are booby traps,"
"I am not talking about the American people and the British people,
I am talking about those mercenaries. ... They have started throwing those pencils, but they are not pencils, they are booby traps to kill the children."
The Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf said that coalition forces were throwing booby traps in the form of pens and pencils into Iraqi villages and townships.

Al-Sahaf also said the Iraqis have "shot down a lot of those cruise missiles" and said war's impact was "trivial."

"I can assure you that those villains will recognize, will discover in appropriate time in the future how stupid they are and how they are pretending things which have never taken place"
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 2 April

"They've not been able to control any Iraqi city. We're waging war against this snake and we will be victorious."
"They are going to surrender or be burned in their tanks. They will surrender, it is they who will surrender."
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 3 April

"Make the land of Islam a burning fire that burns their faces and feet wherever they pass"

"We are determined to defeat them and destroy them on the walls of our capital, as we are determined to destroy their miserable armies in every Muslim spot."
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 4 April

"The criminals will be humiliated... To hurt the enemy more, raise the level of your attacks."
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 5 April

"Today we slaughtered them in the airport. They are out of Saddam International Airport,"

"The force that was in the airport, this force was destroyed."

"Their casualties and bodies are many. Their equipment and vehicles, several were destroyed,"

"They are still trying to bomb with artillery and rocket-propelled grenades to hit the Republican Guard who are controlling Saddam International Airport."
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 6 April
Al-Sahaf denied the report that U.S. forces had moved into the heart of Baghdad from the south and the southeast, a day after securing the airport, west of the Iraqi capital (5. April).
He said the Republican Guard has control of Saddam International Airport after fighting a fierce battle.
Al-Sahaf said he would take reporters to the airport later in the day, after it was cleaned up.

"The infidels are committing suicide by the hundreds on the gates of Baghdad... Be assured, Baghdad is safe, protected. Iraqis are heroes."

"One hundred infidels committed suicide as they entered the holy city of Baghdad. Their tanks will become their tombs."

"We will in fact encourage them to commit more suicides. We have given them death and poison."

"There is no presence of the American columns in the city of Baghdad at all. We besieged them and we killed most of them."

"As our leader Saddam Hussein said, "God is grilling their stomachs in hell.""

"The soldiers of Saddam Hussein have given them a lesson they will never forget,"

"These mercenaries, I swear by God, those who are still in Washington, they have sent their troops to be burned."

"The Americans, they always depend on a method what I call ... stupid, silly. All I ask is check yourself. Do not in fact repeat their lies."

“Don't repeat the lies of the liars.”
- Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, 7 April
With American tanks occupying the Baghdad parade ground, he stood calmly a couple of hundred yards away, on the roof of the Palestine Hotel, to tell reporters that none of this was really happening.

Miscellaneous funny quotes by the Iraqi Information Minister
(I've not been able to verify these (yet))
"We will welcome them with bullets and shoes."
- Iraqi Information Minister, Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf

My feelings - as usual - we will slaughter them all.

Our initial assessment is that they will all die.

These cowards have no morals. They have no shame about lying.

We will slaughter them; Bush Junior, and his international gang of bastards!

The insane little dwarf, Bush.

The midget, Bush, and that Rumsfield deserve only to be beaten with shoes by freedom loving people everywhere.

Bush is a very stupid man. The American people are not stupid, they are very clever. I can't understand how such clever people came to elect such a stupid president.

Bush, Blair and Rumsfeld; they are the funny trio.

There are no American infidels in Baghdad. Never!

I blame Al-Jazeera. They are marketing for the Americans.

The American press is all about lies! All they tell is lies, lies and more lies!

Let the American infidels bask in their illusion.

They are most welcome. We will butcher them.

Saddam Hussein's soldiers and his great forces gave the Americans a lesson which will not be forgotten by history. Truly.

Washington has thrown their soldiers on the fire.

I speak better English than this villain, Bush.

Our estimates are that none of them will come out alive unless they surrender to us quickly.

They are becoming hysterical. This is the result of frustration.

They think we are retarded. They are retarded.

Yesterday, we slaughtered them and we will continue to slaughter them.

Today, the tide has turned, we are destroying them.








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Sick of it

by Rachael (no login)

I'm a 3rd year pod student in australia and visited this website for some hopefully useful information. All it is is a big whinge. To all the whingers get over it, we dont need your abuse. Move on!!! I love podiatry. Yeh, you cut old ladys toenails but it has so much more to offer. Consider yourself lucky, we are lacking funding at the moment and that puts us at a disadvantage. But im not complaining....

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Medicare cuts Podiatry.

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Washington (AP) Medicare Cuts Podiatry. APMA did not return phone calls for comment.

No, this is not a real news release, but, what if it were? What happens when Medicare continues to cut the podiatry fees and perhaps cuts out toenails in total? Can a practiced survive?

This post is designed to be food for thought and discussion. Will any student give a thoughtful reply?

Posted on Apr 25, 2003, 1:03 AM
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thoughtful reply

by Stu Pod (no login)

Sounds like a news release from the Iraqi Information Minister to me.

Posted on Apr 26, 2003, 12:02 AM
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Medicare HAS cut DPM fees.

by Anonymous (no login)

There is absolutely no question as to the FACT that Medicare has cut DPM fees often. Why would "Stu Pod" question that obvious fact? Or will he demand to see the "statistics"?

Every podiatrist in practice knows this. A simple call to anyone will check this out.

What happens when Medicare cuts again and again into the profit that is left?

You can't refuse medicare fees as it is against the law. But, I am sure you know this as you are a 4th Year Student.

What next, "Stu Pod" for the American doctors? The Canadian docs have their own problems with socialized medicine.

Posted on Apr 27, 2003, 12:31 PM
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Re: Medicare HAS cut DPM fees.

by Anonymous (no login)

My understanding is that you do NOT have to accept NEW Medicare patients.

Posted on Apr 28, 2003, 8:54 AM
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Podiatrists get screwed on the Fees.

by Anonymous (no login)

A DPM MUST accept Medicare pts in Mass. At any rate, the FEES must be at what Medicare has dictated regardless if one accepts cash or Medicare.

Posted on Apr 28, 2003, 11:30 PM
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Medicare just raised DPM fees. Do you still practice?

by Stu Pod (no login)

As reported numerous times on this forum and in the news media, the CMS just INCREASED Medicare payments for DPMs by 1.6% beginning in March 2003, after a 4.4% decrease had been originally scheduled. Thanks to the APMA, PPAC, similar organizations, and individuals willing to write their lawmakers, this 6.0% net difference is worth over $100 million dollars, or $6000 per podiatrist according to PPAC.


P.S. That $6000 positive difference also applies to the non-APMA members that whine here.

Posted on Apr 28, 2003, 8:25 PM
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This is an AVERAGE.

by Anonymous (no login)

That LITTLE increase is an AVERAGE. And, remember that Medicare does things like take more time with claims, or refuse to pay them as they are "medically unnecessary", etc.

To say or even think that Medicare fees are going up is just plain incorrect.

Posted on Apr 29, 2003, 6:19 PM
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?????

by Stu Pod (no login)

Let me get this straight: Congress and Medicare just approves a multimillion dollar INCREASE, you concede that the average payment INCREASED, and yet somehow Medicare continues to DECREASE payments ????

Obviously, Medicare payments are still not at the levels they should be, but to claim that they only continue to decrease is ridiculous.

My opinion.

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????!!!!!!!

by anon (no login)

Stupod, you will find that congress and medicare can increase and decrease simultaneously.

Posted on Apr 30, 2003, 5:50 PM
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AVERAGES--

by Richard Willner, DPM (no login)

Stu Pod,

Do you think that Congress approved each specific code for every city and region in the USA? Do you know if this is "across the board" increase or an average with the rules undetermined at this time or not disclosed?

Also, these aer "TARGETS", as even a one percent dfference is Billions of dollars

It is a fact that the actuarials have determined that Medicare Part B is paying out much faster than the money is coming in and it will be solvant for a certain period of time -- whatever it is, I don't recall at this moment.

Yes, Medicare reimbursements are coming down for Medical Doctors and for Podiatrists, regardless of the "fact" of this very small increase. As this fiscal year passes, even you will discover it.

This is a fact, Stu Pod. This is not reflecting on the "negativity" or "gloom". Medicare reimbursements are coming down and along with them are Managed Care fees as they are a percentage of Medicare fees.

I invite you to email me personally at LEGAL@PeerReview.org or call me at 504-621-1670 and I will give you a 2 decade perspective on Medicare Financing.

Looking foward to your call or letter.

Richard Willner, DPM

President
The Center for Peer Review Justice, Inc
(Defense for the Podiatrist)
Metairie, LA

Posted on Apr 30, 2003, 6:42 PM
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Enough Enough

by FedupRN (no login)

I have been a nurse for many years and I am a 1st year pod student. Depite what u read here most nurses average about 40-50k per year. Yes there are jobs that pay in excess of $50/hr but most nurses who take these positions only stay for about 6mos (these are extremely difficult position with a very high burn out rate-hence the increased salary). The nursing profession is difficult with zero respect. I hear DPMs complain about clipping toenails; BIG DEAL! Try disimpacting someones fecal blockage with your hand or changing stinking colostomy bags. At 11pm when your shift is over and u have no relief geuss what the state says u must stay and work another shift untill relief arrives if u don't u lose your nursing license.

Life of a nurse: Come to work take your assingment of 30 patients (all med surg) no cnas show up so you have to perform total patient care plus administer meds plus perform treatments plus a sh@t load of paper work plus deal with family memebers stating " why is mom covered in urine" plus someone has just called DFS and they want to know why you are short staffed plus the medical director walks in the door demanding assistance with his patients plus Mrs Smith down the hall is having an acute MI plus plus plus plus.... The grass is always greener!

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Yeah, you're right the grass is always greener on the other side.

by Anon (no login)

If your experience in private practice is similar to mine, then you will envy the guaranteed low? salary of 40-50K pa. I wish I could make that much after overhead. So sad but the truth. Keep this Forum in mind when you finish your DPM and get into private practice and then write your comments. I'll keep visiting from time to time. Good Luck!

Posted on Apr 25, 2003, 9:48 PM
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Good luck, I hope you make it as a podiatrist.

by anoni (no login)

I know of 6 RNs which left nursing to go into podiatry. After they finished and tried it out for a few years, they're all back doing nursing making $50K+/year and some of them are also part time foot care nurses bec they didn't renew their podiatry licenses. So the ones who are full-time-nurse & part-foot-care-nurse are doing better than ever. There's a post worth reading: "rn or dpm reply" posted on Dec 4 2002. So after podiatry you can always go back into nursing -that will be your choice. Many of us posting on this site can't afford to go back to school to retrain for another career.

Posted on Apr 27, 2003, 12:25 PM
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Re: Enough Enough

by dont do it (no login)

I really dont like being negative, but if you are making that much as a RN, dont switch to podiatry. For one, you will probably make less than you would as an RN plus you will have alot more respect from the health care community as a RN. I hate to bring the bad news, but it is the truth. I just ask any pod student that attends classes with other "professionals" if they feel as if they are treated equally.

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have you considered an offshore MD prog?

by bonedoc2b (no login)

The Caribbean medical schools would love to have RNs like you. IN my class, we have a few ex-nurses that are truly go-getters.

They will be GIVING the orders, not GETTING them, in a couple more years.

Yes, this is NOT Harvard...but the harder you have to learn BY YOUR self...the better doctor you will be.

Good luck.

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Re: have you considered an offshore MD prog?

by Anonymous (no login)

Excellent idea. Where did you go to school. I would like to get more information about it if you dont mind. Are you doing your rotations now and have you taken the USMLE?

Posted on May 15, 2003, 8:43 PM
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Physician's online denies Podiatry membership

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I recently spoke to a friend that was looking for a permanent email account and suggested Physician's Online. He met resistence when he found out that the site only allowed MD and DOs. If they only allowed those groups, shouldn't they be called MD online or Do online.

So, I did some studying, Under California state law, DPM is classified as a physian. I investigated other state laws that follow the same terminology.

So, What to do. I have an account that I got during medical school and the lady I spoke with said that I was grandfathered in. I told her that this was discrimination against my profession and I would be reporting to my national organiztion (APMA). I emailed members services at POL and sent the definition on my title under California state law. No reply after 4 weeks. I also emailed the APMA on three occasions and got no reply. What am I paying them dues for???

Anyone have suggestions?

Matt

Posted on Apr 22, 2003, 8:27 PM
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The APMA will Most Likely Do Nothing

by J. Anderson (no login)

That is a great question, what are those APMA dues going for (shrimp dinners, or another nepotism awards show?? This is yet another example of bigotry solely because of the DPM degree and the APMA sits idy by not responding. Funny, when they demand their dues they cannot stop emailing, snail mailing, phone calling etc... Most likely this " minor"black eye to podiary will go forgotten and apathy will set in as most things in organized podiatry end up. look what the APMA did for Dr. Brian Gale---- nothing.

Posted on Apr 23, 2003, 3:25 PM
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Sue them

by Disgusted (no login)

For a modest fee of less than $30.00, you can file suit against them for a maximum of $5000 in the Small Claims Division of the Superior Court in the county within which you reside. You need to find out which individual accepts legal notices for the company by contacting the secretary of state in your state. I would seek the maximum of $5000 as compensation for intentional infliction of emotional distress which is a tort or civil wrong. You may not win but you can cause that company a lot of heartburn and adverse publicity.
They are NOT allowed to have legal representation, so it will be you against a company executive. I hope you do the right thing and fight the "good fight." Don't expect any help from CPMA or APMA. It will never happen. Please keep us all posted.

Posted on Apr 24, 2003, 3:31 AM
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Podiatry on TV

by J. Anderson (no login)

This brings to mind the TV show 20/20 pejorative expose regarding Podiatry in 1995. What did the APMA do? They wrote a "letter" to ABC explaining what a podiatrist is etc... instead of taking legal sction for liable and having a backbone.

Posted on Apr 24, 2003, 12:44 PM
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Did you write or sue?

by Anonymous (no login)

Dr. Anderson did you write a letter to 20/20. I did. Why didn't you sue? Are you a member of the APMA? If not they do not represent you anyway.
Fight your own battles!!!!

Posted on Apr 25, 2003, 8:06 PM
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THe APMA is a Trade Organization-Responsibility

by John Anderson (no login)

We as APMA members give approx. $1000 in dues every year. In fact after several letters to the APMA for their inaction after the 20/20 broadcast refused to join the APMA for their continued inaction and lack of a spine. This is a trade organization that represents your field. If they do not inact change who will?? Even the positivists of this profession refuse to use their names when commenting on their chosen profession.

Posted on Apr 27, 2003, 1:08 PM
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I am an APMA member and satisfied

by Anonymous (no login)

Dr. Anderson, you are entitled to your opinion, however, to insinuate that the APMA should have sued 20/20 is absurd. The cost of such a suit against ABC would have raised dues or required assessments and most likely led to more negative publicity. The show was bad PR for the profession but almost every other profession has been dragged through the mud by one of these news/entertainment shows. Cosmetic surgery, anesthesia mishaps, hospital based infections, medical errors etc. Fortunately the public is bright enough to decipher the truth vs sweeps month hype. I had patients scheduled for surgery after that show who mentioned the report and laughed it off.

My point was what did you do about it ? You described how the spineless APMA only wrote a letter (not true they actually had a representative on the show itself). Did you write a letter? If not why not? I did, to point out what I thought for factual errors in their report. If this report hurt you financially or caused mental duress/pain and suffering why didn't you sue and spend your money? Finally are you an APMA member? Yes or no. If not, the APMA owes you nothing. They have fought battles for reimbursement, inclusion, and through state societies everything from scope of practice to equal pay, ability to participate in various plans, form corportations with MDs, handicap stickers etc. Benefitting all DPMs even those who do not contribute money or time. I get tired of non members who slam organizations. They are like the individual who never votes who complains about their representatives or the president. Also, if you feel that for whatever reason you can not join the APMA, why not do some things to help the profession out. How about donating money to a school or directly to a student(if the schools are not in your favor either). Contribute to a politician who is pro podiatry. Volunteer to help on those issues you feel are important. You complain about a lot. The schools, the residencies, the board certification process, reimbursements etc. On which of those subjects have you even written a letter to the group involved and expressed your opinions? Even if nothing changed you would atleast have tried to contribute.

Bottomline it is easy to complain on a web site. It is hard to fix problems. I have participated at all levels even when it benefitted others more than me. Not because I am so nice but helping the profession helps me. Pay your dues, go to meetings, volunteer time away from your practice and family to contribute. I did and do, so I am entitled to complain you are well entitled to whine.....

my opinion
PS before you slam me or the APMA anymore, please answer the questions posted above.

Posted on Apr 28, 2003, 9:32 AM
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APMA is Spineless.

by Anonymous (no login)

The APMA is spineless.

I remember the Board of Inquiry on the North Dakota Podiatry Board ( the Brian Gale Case). The APMA folded and could not care less about a young podiatrist who was destroyed by his state podiatry board.

You know that.

So the APMA is spineless or, worse, could not care less about the young podiatrist.

Posted on Apr 28, 2003, 11:32 PM
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APMA

by Anonymous (no login)

Are you a member? I bet not. SO if you disagree with their policies then join and work from within.

The APMA can not and should not be involved in any board of examiner issues affecting individuals. In the US there are scores if not hundreds of DPMs as well as other doctors of varying degrees who have complaints filed with their state boards. If the APMA were to interfere with the Gale issue then they would atleast be required to investigate any request by a DPM to review their case. This would bog down the system and keep them from working on political issues affecting the profession. Besides they have absolutely no authority over a state licensing agency.

Now back to the question are you a member? If not I suggest you have no right to comment on what the APMA does or doesn't do. If your reason for not joining is purely philosophical then did you donate the amount of your dues to the Fund for Podiatric Education to help out those students and the young you care so much about? I doubt it.

Bottomline is that many nonmembers make general statements like their spineless or they never do anything so they can save the dues money for themselves.
My opinion

Posted on Apr 29, 2003, 8:03 AM
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The APMA

by John Anderson (no login)

Dear Sir/Madam>

Yes I was a member of the trade group-APMA for several years and one also during my times as a student because APMA dues were required for students. I personally left because of many of the reasons as eloquently stated on this forum in addition to a "good ol boy: network (it DOES exist)that permeated the APMA when I was there and tolerance for not "rocking the boat and gently accepting the status quo .
If a board of inquiry was set up by the APMA to "investigate" the Dr. Brian Gale crisis then wouldn't it prudent for them to actually do something--instead of the predictable no comment/indecision.

Also, I have given enormous time to students, residents, taught, worked on boards etc... in this profession NOT for money however, that is bribery and will not engage in that. Money to politicians is a form of bribery and paying someone off for podiatric political reasons rather than a truly useful profession selling itself because it is tremendously important. makes my stomach turn.

I did, however, give to PPAC for student scholarships and helped some students with books/fees. However, I too am financially strapped because of podiatry student loans and am limited in the money I can donate for scholarships that help albeit minimally.

Posted on Apr 29, 2003, 2:30 PM
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So you are currently not a member

by Anonymous (no login)

So if I read your response. You are not currently a member. And the reason is purely philosophical not financial but you will not donate to the fund for podiatric education(nothing to do with politics and would help the students you claim to help with all of your posts) your annual dues amount because you can't afford it.
The APMA does nothing huh? Well please return any money to medicare that the APMA has helped you get with various legislative efforts and contributions(bribery to you), return the scope of practice you do to chiropody, quit prescribing RXs,never use a hospital, make them stop with the USA Today annual PR program,tort reform, any willing provider etc.
The good ole boys you describe spend many days out of the office and away from home so that you even a non member can benefit.
Bottomline give any reason you want but you save 1500 dollars a year that I pay to help everyone even you,
BTW podiatry is not a trade it's a profession. Your perception may spill over to your patients and explain some of the problems you describe.
my opinion

Posted on Apr 29, 2003, 5:33 PM
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Donations are bribery?

by Anonymous (no login)

Political donations are my right to free speech. I donate to candidates who share my views in hopes they will be elected and support issues important to me. Supporting pro-podiatry candidates is essential since those who oppose us support candidates of their own.
If you do not want to spend money fine then volunteer your time to a candidate's campaign and then stay in contact so that you can write, call, or email them on important issues.
Did you vote in the last election?
Did you write your senator, congressman, state representatives regarding any issue about podiatry/medicine?
Do you know all of their names?
So many complain and give reasons not to contribute be it money or time or even vote and then chide the APMA for their shortcomings(typically as nonmembers).
They save the dues money and don't give the time but complain and write on web sites.
Please quit hiding behind Brian Gale's board of inquiry,or 20/20 shows,it's all about the dues money and your time.
my opinion

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PPAC Donations

by J. Anderson (no login)

Dear Anonymous'

I did indeed give to the APMA, PPAC, etc..and helped students for books/supplies. for several years. Please re-read the post thoroughly, thank you.

Posted on Apr 30, 2003, 12:47 PM
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Do you now????

by Anonymous (no login)

Do you now? I used to run 10 miles a day and eat right when I was 30. Now I am twenty pounds over weight and it must be Mc Donalds fault becayse they didn't warn me.
Used to will not cut it.

Posted on Apr 30, 2003, 6:14 PM
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Reply II

by J. Anderson (no login)

Dear Sir/Madam:

Yes, I do currently give to PPAC and give privately to students to help pay their books/supplies. However, I feel the APMA does very little and has weak efficacy and I respect your opinions regard that organization.

Thank you.

Posted on May 1, 2003, 12:46 PM
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Why can't I comment on the APMA?

by Anonymous (no login)

The policy of the APMA is that some fortunate few become Trustees and then they don't rock the boat and hope that they too can become President.

Why did the APMA order the Board of Inquiry on the North Dakota Board Case? If they "don't get involved in state matters", then why did they get involved in state matters?

Maybe this entire matter should be placed on Gayles website. I, for one, believe Brian Gayle, DPM.

Posted on Apr 29, 2003, 6:25 PM
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Not the point

by Anonymous (no login)

The Brian Gale issue is an important one for the citizens of North Dakota. It is their state system that failed and needed to be corrected. Dr. Gale should be applauded for his courage and his efforts (although some motives had to be survival but that is a moot point) to work within the system and make change. That is how it is done.

My point is that the APMA has absolutely no power /control in state licensure issues. It can't the public would scream. If they intervened then they would obligated to at least review any DPMs claims he/she was falsely accused by their state boards. This would tie up the APMA endlessly. Their scores if not hundreds of complaints filed against DPMs.

Those who are not members of APMA should follow Dr Gales example. Work within the system to make change. As with Dr gale it isn't easy and takes time, energy, and courage. Change takes time and does not happen overnight. Those nonmembers who haven't been to an APMA meeting, do not receive information from the APMA first of all have no idea what is being or not being done. They throw out terms like spineless,nepotism, etc. yet reap the rewards when the APMA does do something that benefits DPMs. I pay my dues they don't and we both benefit. I have worked at various levels and routinely nonmembers rationalize their reasons but the bottomline it's so they can save 1000+ dollars that I pay each year. They are the same people who complain the loudest when they call the state or national office and get no response from staff paid by my dues. In addition they are the same people who never vote, support propodiatry legislators, or volunteer at any level of the profession. When pushed they then tell you how they are starving and it's everyone else's fault, and they have no money to give? I thought it was the politics not the cash. If money is tight so be it, be honest and just say that but do not wrap it up in some slam of the organization you can not afford to join.

Posted on Apr 30, 2003, 10:07 AM
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Why "investigate" when it "can't"?

by Anonymous (no login)

Why did the APMA, when it knew that it does not get involved in State affairs, offer to Investigate the Podiatrists who are APMA members who served on the North Dakota Board of Podiatry?

Why did they make that offer?

Why did they have "Board of Inquiry" before?

Was it to "shut up" the outrage of the podiatrists at that time, who were emailing and calling the APMA President?

Was it to "shut up" the Gayle defense when it was agitating the podiatry profession? There were hundreds of calls and Emails and the movement to withhold APMA dues was starting.

Was it to "shup up" this processes for one year and one half until this matter would be brought before the APMA Investigators?

Is the APMA even capable of "playing politics"?

The answers are obvious to all who have followed this case. Even Editor Alan Sherman, DPM weighed in with his opinion right after the APMA Board of Inquiry Investigation became public.

Do we want the truth or do we slam ANYONE who has the "nerve" to speak about the APMA when they are not members?

Does anyone think that this APMA could address some other problems or even return Emails and telephone calls? That would be a simple start, wouldn't you think? We COULD agree on that point, right?

My opinions.

Posted on Apr 30, 2003, 11:46 AM
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Gale

by Anonymous (no login)

The name is spelled Gale

Posted on May 1, 2003, 9:26 AM
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Well.....

by Anonymous (no login)

First point if you are a nonmember, how do you know what the APMA is or isn't doing. I receive daily updates via email as a member. In addition, I receive faxes and the APMA News you do not. I attend their scientific meetings and get reports while there. Perhaps if did see some of this you would have all of the information before making uninformed comments.

They did take a look at the Gale issue and made a decision what if anything they coulds/should do. It would be a big mistake for our professional organization to get involved with state licensing issues for some of the reasons stated above and many others.From reports I have seen the Gale issue is resolved. By working through the state and legal systems the board has been replaced and Dr Gale is moving on and doing well. So the system worked and noboby said it would be easy. It takes hardwork and Dr. gale should be applauded. Something I again challenge you complainers to take example of. If an issue is important to you you have to work to correct not everyone else.

Years ago I worked hard to open hospitals that were closed to DPMs and eventually opened 3. I lost referral sources, spent money on legal fees, and was under significant stress. Many of my colleagues were approached for help and I was told nothing could be done, no they couldn't help with the cost, and they didn't have the time. After winning the battles over several years these same people applied for staff privileges and even opened offices at these facilties. Their right but I learned their are people who care, leaders, and parasites. Which are you?
If you care support your profession help make changes. They make take years to win so you have to patient and work. If you do not think we have advanced you need to study history. Look at prescribing privileges, hospital access, scope, the schools, and residency training. Compare just those issues from the 1950s, 60s, 70s etc. If you can not see the drastic changes this profession has made in the last 50 years you need to assess your reasom why.


I routinely call the state and national associations and always have my questions answered. If you are a nonmember you do not deserve their time and energy. They should address problems that members have first and really have no reason to help you. You already benefit for free when they do help podiatry. Even though you benefit I and other members foot the bill and you complain.

Do I always agree with what they do, of course not but atleast I can offer my opinion and have persuaded change at various levels (often at time away from my practice/family while you still work and play with your kids).

So you embarass yourselfs when you say nothing has been done or that APMa is worthless.

My opinion

Posted on May 1, 2003, 10:42 AM
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Cop-out

by Anonymous (no login)

Guess what people, Brian Gale is also a member of the APMA. All you people who cry about the APMA being spineless and "didnt even help Brian Gale out", your arguements dont hold water. Why arent you a member?

Posted on Apr 30, 2003, 12:21 PM
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by John Anderson (no login)

Dear Sir/Madam:

Thank you for your note. I was a member of the APMA even as a student since all students MUST pay for APMA student dues. I wrote many letter without a response, "went to bat" for many DPMs to be treated as equals without unfair prejudice and the APMA sits idly by talking about things or having another embarrassing walkathon or telethon for heel pain. I also taught for several years at podiatric colleges and was quite dismayed by the poor caliber students (some were bright and there for the right reasons) most were there to fill seats and add tuition fees to keep the schools afloat financially.

The representative on the 20/20 program in 1995 was cut off and only snipets of his discussion were added in a pejorative nature. The blatant lies and mistruths purported by that "news" program did damage to the DPMs. and that is also libel.
To write a letter is embarrassing because it lacks credibility and does not force/enact change.

Posted on Apr 29, 2003, 8:22 AM
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Writing a letter is embarassing

by Anonymous (no login)

Aw come on you didn't write a letter because that would be embarassing? Admit it you got mad and didn't make the effort to comment. As was said every profession has been hammered by a news organization. You don't sue, you know how long a case like that would take and the costs? And for what to see ABC state their side over and aver again on the news, That would be helpful even if you won people would only remember the rhetoric.
So you were forced to be a student member of the APMA that's terrible they made you be a member of your future professions organization. You received the APMA news to keep you up to speed on issues that would be affecting you. You have student representation to the APMA.
My point again sir,if you are not member you have no reason to complain ; the APMA does and should not represent you. You reap the benefits but refuse to annie up your fair share.
If you don't pay for cable and use an illegal box please do not call the company and complain about the reception.......

Posted on Apr 29, 2003, 5:55 PM
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ridiculous

by anon (no login)

That would be a waste of thirty dollars.
Physicians online can restrict their clientale practically anyway they wish.
If they only deal with mds and dos and not dpms or dcs or some other degree, then that is their prerogative.

Posted on Apr 25, 2003, 3:29 PM
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response

by Matt (no login)

not a valid point.

Posted on Apr 27, 2003, 12:50 AM
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Re: response

by Anonymous (no login)

Can MDs or DOs or DCs or whoever else join APMA? Can the get coverage through PICA?

Posted on Apr 27, 2003, 8:10 PM
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Again....

by Matt (no login)

moot point. PICA??? come on stick to to reality.

Posted on Apr 28, 2003, 9:48 PM
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POL is a private organization

by Anonymous (no login)

POL is private and can limit their services to whomever they wish as long as they do not break the Civil rights laws.

If DPMs and Students want to have a mailbox like the MDs do, just develop their own "POL".

Litigation would not work and frankly, it is wrong. If DPMs want to change the system and get included, it takes gentle persuation, not the hammer of litigation.

The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons NOW accepts DPMs and Students because of gentle persuation. NOW they welcome Pod Students with FREE membership!! Now is the time to join. Go to www.aapsonline.org and sign up.

You also might what to go to their forums.

Posted on Apr 27, 2003, 12:42 PM
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Re: POL is a private organization

by Matt (no login)

I believe only one post had to do with litigation.

Not necessary if the appropriate steps are taken to investigate the reasons why the site will not allow Podiatry. The premise is phycisian. which I am and I assume you are. As anyone else posting here. SO you can be a physician and be a member of POL. But the exclusion is Podiatry. WHy is that. Why DO for that matter? Should a specialist such as a phychiatrist be excluded? Should a specialist such as a podiatrist be excluded? Do I need to do a guiac to prove I have a finger and a brain?

I am three year trained. Able to diagnose and treat both medically, pharmacalogically, and surgically and am able to understand and interprit a multi-system approach. My classes, as are most of the podiatry schools, were integrated with MD and DO classes. I never heard "DPM's Please disreguard that" during my lectures. In fact the first two years were identical. So why then must I feel as if I have missed something or feel lesser than any other physician? Why then must I settle for less than anything? POL maybe private. But if we gauge there criterion for membership under their private guidlines, where do they define that we are not physicians?

Please tell me that.

As far as the APMA goes, I just want them to represent us when we have need. I do believe that discrimination hurts our profession and really is unnecessary. I am proud of what I do. I have helped numerous people, elderly and have helped 6 week old babies progress to walking after clubfoot treatment. Every Man, woman, child, MD, DO, will at some point in life need our help. As we will need theirs. I see myself as an instrument in improving the quality of life. How happy are you when your feet hurt? As far as I know, we all have 'em.

I read another post stating why MD and DO are not allowed in the APMA and PICA. Um, please look at both, they both have podiatry in them. Unless they are podiatrists and MDs I don't see how the arguement applies.

Posted on Apr 28, 2003, 10:11 PM
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Physician's Online?

by Stu Pod (no login)

While obviously a DPM should be able to get an e-mail account through "Physician's Online", sometimes you have to prioritize.

If getting us e-mail addresses through "Physician's Online" was Priority Number 1 for the APMA, I'd be real disappointed.

If it's your Priority Number 1, take the bull by the horns and go for it. With a well-written letter to Podiatry Online and/or PM News, you'd probably get several hundred podiatrists willing to write letters, make calls, etc.

Prove me wrong.

Give me a name, address, or phone number. I'll certainly contact them on your behalf, and I'm sure many others would also.

Stu

Posted on Apr 28, 2003, 8:48 PM
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Physician's Online information

by Matt (no login)

Thanks for your reply. Although email is not a priority in my life, chilling out and preparing to go back into practice before my residency ends is.

THe APMA does have other fish to fry. Probably bigger ones too.

I just pointed out a problem and would love it if POL got sent a few thousand emails, letters and phone calls. I have certainly took the bull by the horn and gotten a response from the APMA that they will look into it. I have written POL. I have called them. I have written a write-up in Podiatry online that will come out shortly. What I have not done is threaten anyone with a lawsuite. I don't believe in feeding the lawyers if you don't have to.

Here's some info. I encourage everyone to participate. It only take a few moments to do one or all of the following:

1. Email them
POL
memberservices@pol.net

APMA
Beth Shaub
Director, APMA Membership Services
bshaub@apma.org

2. Call them
POL 1.877.999.3500
APMA (800) ASK-APMA

3. Write them

Physicians' Online
5000 T-Rex Avenue Suite 200
Boca Raton, Florida 33431

American Podiatric Medical Association
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814


Please be respectful in any issue. You represent your profession.

Thanks,

Matt

Posted on Apr 29, 2003, 6:42 PM
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excellent

by Stu Pod (no login)

Great work. I'll look forward to seeing your letter on Podiatry Online. I will gladly contact the Physician's Online folks. Thanks for the info.

Posted on Apr 30, 2003, 1:00 PM
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BS

by anon (no login)

I don't understand the response that this POL thing is getting. They don't service Podiatrists. Big F#&+%ing deal!

Get over it. Just because the state of California calls you a physician doesn't mean that anyone who disagrres is the target for a lawsuit.

Posted on Apr 30, 2003, 1:50 PM
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Re: BS

by Anonymous (no login)

Uh... I was of the understanding that DPM's are not included as Physicians in California. Please provide a source or best, a link to the text.

Thanks.

Posted on May 5, 2003, 5:08 AM
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april 22 8:27pm

by anon (no login)

see the posting by matt on april 22 at 8:27pm

Posted on May 6, 2003, 7:56 AM
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Re: BS

by Just passing by... (no login)

Follow the link below for information on Use of Term "Physician and Surgeon vs Podiatric Physician & Podiatric Surgeon" in California...

www.dca.ca.gov/bpm/pubs/fspps.htm

Posted on Jun 4, 2003, 4:56 PM
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need full time assistant to lab director, $20 per hour SOCAL

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26 year lab needs a qualified, experienced assistant to the lab director.

company ships 150 pair of custom engineered orthotics daily to 500+ dpm's. specializes in upgrading birkenstocks and custom sandals too.

call docs regarding orders. work with walk-in clients.
prescribe changes when necessary.

hectic days. fun group. quality service and product.

no phone calls.

fax resume - 714-546-6543
email resume - phil@footcomfort.com

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Thank you!!!

by Anonymous (no login)

To all the doom and gloomers who scare away future applicants, thank you. It only makes my income rise higher allows me to hire more associates at a fair salary since we stay busy.
I am never coming back to this site so:
To future students read these posts from those who have failed and are unhappy with the profession. They claim this is why the post to help you and not smear my chosen profession that I love and make a great living at. Formulate some questions and then visit 5 podiatry practices with DPMs that have neen out 3,5,10, and 15 years. See how they are doing and ask the questions that you have written down. Then make your decision. Also ask yourself why you want to be a DPM. If it is because you didn't get your first choice in medicine take a good look at your choice. If after your research you feel that you would be happy as a DPM, go for it and give 100% regardless what anyone tells you!

To the MDs/DOs (either prior DPMs or DPM students who changed careers, or those accepted directly to these professions) One question why? If you like your profession great, if you left podiatry because you didn't like it I am happy for you. But wny do you need to come to a podiatry site and slam those who chose to stay. Toenail clipping insults, not real doctor slams are truly just rude insults. BTW I haven't trimmed a toenail in 10 years and get surgical referrals from orthopods weekly. With managed care most of my patients are referred by MD/DOs who choose not to treat the foot/ankle or know when to refer. I appreciate their confidence. If you are a DO/ MD student don't tell our students who post they are inexperienced and wait until they are in the real world since you are also a student and maybe surprised of you professsion when you are in the real world.

Finally, I do not disagree with some of the peoples complaints. But really how many of you have attended a recent scientific conference where successful DPMs attend. Did you listen about surgery center investments, how they get referrals, what are the latest trends in technology and income production. Start hanging with the positive people and it just may be contagious.
Good luck to all!!!!

Posted on Apr 22, 2003, 9:48 AM
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Can I visit you and your practice?

by Anonymous (no login)

Can I visit you and your practice? You are so positive and I would love for that to rub off on me.

Posted on Apr 25, 2003, 1:05 AM
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Certainly

by Anonymous (no login)

If you are legit and post your email address or contact number,I'll contact you. You are more than welcome to visit.

Posted on Apr 25, 2003, 8:03 PM
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THE BIGGEST MISTAKE IN MY LIFE.

by Anonymous (no login)

Going into Podiatry was the biggest mistake of my life. No matter how nice it looks now that there is a 3 year ankle, knee and hip surgery Residency now, it still is dependent on Medicare, Managed care, and hospital privileges on staffs dominated by MDs.

Posted on Apr 19, 2003, 12:53 AM
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i couldn't agree more

by Anonymous (no login)

man i wish i would have listen to all of those "doom and gloomers" as they call them. i wouldn't owe so much money that i can't pay back or wouldn't have to have gone into another field.

Posted on Apr 21, 2003, 5:31 PM
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I've read this board for 4 years now. This is my first post. Read it, you might like it...

by (no login)

That's not entirely accurate, I've probably only logged on to read this board a dozen times or so in the last 4 years.

I'll be graduating from NYCPM this spring.A classmate of mine gave me a link to this board around the beginning of school - he was concerned about what was expressed here, and what might become of him later on. Since I was so "pro-podiatry", he asked my opinion. At first, I didn't know quite what to tell him, and then it dawned on me - the guys who had nothing nice to say about the profession, clearly had nothing to do all day. You know, things like work, or read, or spend time with family. I think that hit home, and he'll be graduating with the rest of us in a few weeks.

I have just a few random comments to make, regarding schooling, residencies, and practice. Just so you know where this is coming from, I'll be up front and tell you that I come from a "podiatry family" - I have a parent who's a podiatrist, and he's been successful personally (meaning he likes what he does) and financially (meaning he makes a good living). (He's hiring too, read the journal - slackers need not apply!)

Comment #1: "The school's don't prepare the students for reality." Often repeated here, but not particularly truthful. Our MD colleagues that we rotated with at the hospitals were equally clueless. Some of them will do shorter residencies than we will, so I'm not sure they will be given an opportunity to acquire a clue either. So, either the entire medical profession is clueless, or podiatrists, like other doctors, need to find their own way once they graduate.

Comment #2: "There are no residencies, there are no surgical residencies, there are not enough surgical residencies." Not true today. Might have been true a few years ago. Most of my class matched, the folks who didn't match had a surprisingly large amount of good programs to choose from, many of which included a surgical year. The new residency requirements will ensure that everyone gets a residency that leads to board certification, which is a good thing. I matched, I'm doing a PPMR and a PSR-24.

Comment #3: "Better get used to cutting toenails." True! Finally, you guys got something right here. Toenails comprise a significant portion of podiatry practices, even for the super surgeons that do 200-300 cases a year. Here's the funny part though - I wonder how many of you knuckleheads notice the dermatological problems and biomechanical issues that your routine care patients have. Is it just a chore to you, or do you truly intend to provide comprehensive care to these patients? Personally, I'm not a huge fan of chipping and clipping. But, assuming my patient is coherent and not mute, I like talking to them for the 5 minutes it takes to debride their nails. For those of you who don't like nails, but think DO school is great - have fun with those rectal exams and guiac tests. (The grass is browner on the other side?)

Comment #4: "I don't get no respect." I'd like to couple this with, "The nurses, pedorthists, chiropracters, and a bunch of other dudes took away my patients." Possibly my favorite. I've been to several of the big conferences around the country. I've seen people sleeping in the lecture halls. And I've seen guys wandering aimlessly around the exhibit hall looking for new products and the first question out of their mouth's is "how much can I bill for it?". I can't help but wonder how many of you superstars out there do any real continuing education, or even have some basic body of knowledge to work with. Your patients left for someone less qualified? Maybe you weren't too qualified. (Really qualified, not just you completed a residency, that you actually retained something.) I went ahead and took the pedorthic course myself, just so I could see what these guys do (and to make sure they don't take any of MY patients because they know something about feet or shoes I don't.)

I think that about sums up what I'd consider the major complaints from this little group of malcontents and miscreants. Feel free to email, flame away, tell me I'm a bad guy because my daddy's a podiatrist. Honestly - I couldn't care less. I go to bed happy at night, with a terrific wife, and a bright future. If you want to talk podiatry, feet, shoes, feel free to email as well - I'm always looking to make friends around the country.

Eric Edelman
(my real name even)



Posted on Apr 18, 2003, 6:13 PM
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Finally, someone with a clue

by (no login)

It is a refreshing change to see womeone contribute to this board who actually has made an effort to do something other than sit on their butt and tell their sob stories. Good for you. Congratulations for having ambition and the willingness to put in even just a little effort.

Steve Offutt, DPM, MS

Posted on Apr 21, 2003, 3:34 PM
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hahahahahaha

by Anonymous (no login)

i sure am happy for you that you like to clip toe nails. on the other hand i will be treating all of the more involved aspects associated with my patients (including any foot problems). so i guess that you can continue to sweet talk your patients for as long as you like.

and please don't go by my office to kiss up b/c i will not be sending you any of my patients

thanks, Future MD

Posted on Apr 21, 2003, 5:38 PM
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Excellent Post

by Professionally satisfied (no login)

Well said and I couldn't agree more. We need to hear more from satisfied, stable pratitioners and students on this board. The whiners should either get it together or just quit and go into some other field. After all, presumably you were an intelligent, consenting adult when you enrolled in podiatry school or did someone force you to sign up?

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Finally someone Positive--ABOUT TIME!!!

by Oksana (no login)

Tnank you and thank you for taking the time to write on the career of podiatry in such a positive way .I was getting very frustrated and confused if I should go into podiatry. I have volunteered for every profession out there--optometrists, osteopathic doctors, MD's, cardiac surgeons,chiropractors, public health officials--and podiatrists. And yeah, I guess I was not too thrilled about watching the podiatrist I shadowed cut all those nails for half of his patients--but hey--he was a very happy man making some unbelievable $$. I guess the main reason why I was looking into the field was because of the "lifestyle". You still work with patients, you make a difference, and you can have a family also. But then again, I don't know what it is really like to be a podiatrist, and so althought I will be starting podiatry school this August--I still have doubts and how can i really know this field will be for me?

Posted on Apr 24, 2003, 10:43 AM
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Help Your Patients First, Not Money

by John Anderson (no login)

Make sure that the reason why you are entering this field is not based on a AACPM PR statement regarding the "hours" worked which is blatantly false. Heal people, help people ethically and morally without selling surgery or skin poducts. The money you earn is competely secondary unless you take out podiatry student loans which is entirely another matter.

Posted on Apr 24, 2003, 12:48 PM
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little freddy has a silver spoon

by who cares, good 4 U (no login)

Eric,
I am truly impressed with your vast appreciation of our field and the truths it possesses. However, your future is bright, because your father paved a road for you. He does well, and so will you.
The problem I have with all your positive statements is the "genes" in your family.
Do you realize that the practice you join contributes to the problems in podiatry.
Let me explain.
Your father's practice, and one day yours, will employee 4-6 other podiatrists as associates. They will work very hard, they will take call, they will do surgery for the practice in hopes of becoming a partner. They work for meager pay (Under 6 figs) because they have no other options. Basically, taking advantage of new practicioners (see "eat their young" comments). So, you (the eventual partner and heir) and your father get rich off the backs of your "fellow" collegues. Once again, we are back to the haves, and the have nots in the field.
True, those that decide to work in the practice know the meager rewards, but do so for a partnership. Any partners after 20 years....no, they all quit.
Nice,

Sincerely,
Who cares, good 4U

Posted on Apr 25, 2003, 8:56 AM
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You're a coward. But I'll reply anyways....

by (no login)

I'll assume you're either a disgruntled former employee, a disgruntled current employee, or a local practitioner. Either way, good luck to you. I have no interest in debating anything with someone who won't identify themselves.

The "little Freddy" comment is actually flattering, although I know you didn't mean it to be. I'm proud of my father and what he's accomplished, and hope to help the practice grow even further.

Eric Edelman

Posted on Apr 28, 2003, 3:46 PM
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Disgruntled is Fairly Common

by J. Anderson (no login)

Dear Eric:
-Hope you don't leave, appreciate your comments and wish you the best,
Just a thought---
The term "disgruntled" is truly valid in this economy and the way some employers treat employees. Many employees have every right to be angry and if necessary take legal action or other means to inititate change. Being "disgruntled" is fairly common with all the problems in today's workforce and the history of corporations and other practices.

Posted on Apr 29, 2003, 8:35 AM
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Tough life you DPMs have

by anon (no login)

Hi,

I applied and got accepted to all the DPM schools. A pleasant surprise after getting dinged at all the MD schools. I went to Scholl in 1999 and dropped out after a while. Forums like these discourage me. I didn't want to gamble $120 000 (in tuition alone) to find out there's nothing for me. It was a very tough decision. Since I was one year away from completing my major in computer science, I decided to go back to school and finish it up. It's a decision I'm glad I made. I was debt free after my first year of work (it's great when compared to going to podiatry school where I might not be debt free for about 5-10 years). Right now, I make enough money to live a comfortable life. I bought a brand new 2002 CRV last year. About to put a down payment for a new house. Going to vegas this Easter weekend for the world series of poker.

The point is there are other career choices other than podiatry. If podiatry doesn't suit you, you should do something else. Life is short. You shouldn't have to spend your life worrying about the littlest things.

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Untitled

by Claire (no login)

Hi,

I am a 2nd year pod student and was having trouble finding info about calcaneal neutral and relaxed stance positions. If anyone could help it would be much appreciated.

Thanx, claire

Posted on Apr 17, 2003, 1:24 PM
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Can Podiatrist Survive?

by Anonymous (no login)

Claire,

As you can see, the posters here discuss the politics of podiatry. Hopefully, this knowledge will help in the survival skills of the young podiatrist.

Posted on Apr 18, 2003, 1:50 AM
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What's a D.P.M.??

by J. Anderson (no login)

Teaching today, 3 people asked what a DPM and left the "Dr" title out on the course directory out of the 32 other instructors.
Although seemingly trivial, it begs the question it is 2003 why still the ignorance and naivete??

Posted on Apr 17, 2003, 10:14 AM
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Re: What's a D.P.M.??

by Sterno_calcaneus Ligament (no login)

- DPMs only make up about.......... 1% or less of the total number of physician in US.
- No effort to advertise from the organizations (like how the DOs put ads on subways in chicago)
- some DPM advertise themselves as "dr" rather than "dr. xxxxxx, D.P.M)
- So it's probably not entirely that people don't know of DPM, maybe people just assume they're doctors (like MD/DO) when they encountered a DPM

Posted on Apr 20, 2003, 7:49 PM
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Nat'l Databanking Destroys!

by Anonymous (no login)

Stu Pod and all of the other experienced students must know all about the National Databank and how it works.

You apply to a hospital and you dont get privileges for any reason and you are DATABANKED.

That is certainly fun.

You can practice on a diabetic and he is non-compliant and loses the leg. He sues. He might win, but, you might be dropped.

That is certainly not fun.

You can't control your patients, Stu Pod, even if you are as great as you think you are now.

Patients and life can certainly cut you down to size.

Posted on Apr 16, 2003, 12:38 AM
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I'm shaking in my boots!!

by Stu Pod (no login)

If you lived in fear of unjust lawsuits, you'd never walk out of your house. Give me a break. I suppose that next you'll tell me that this crisis is 100 times worse for podiatric physicians than our MD friends.

Posted on Apr 17, 2003, 4:28 PM
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These are NOT lawsuits.

by Anonymous (no login)

Stu Pod,

I am shocked that a worldly man such as yourself does not know the difference between Administrative Actions and Civil Law.

The Administrative Actions can destroy your career rather quickly, young man.

But, you are a "know it all", and, of course, you know all about it.

Posted on Apr 18, 2003, 1:45 AM
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really?

by Stu Pod (no login)

The non-compliant diabetic that sued me in your original post is NOT a lawsuit????

Posted on Apr 21, 2003, 2:29 PM
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DPM worse than MD

by Anonymous (no login)

Indeed, the chances of having the malpractice carrier drop the DPM after a claim is far greater than for a MD. DPMs are a much smaller profession with only a few malpractice carriers.

Could these horible things happen to you? Of course not!! Everybody knows that Stu Pod and the other experienced students will only have a great future as they are infinitely smarter and better than all of the older podiatrists.

Posted on Apr 18, 2003, 1:21 PM
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Why is it that in every other profession.....

by Anonymous (no login)

the alumni donate lots and lots of money but in podiatry they don't?

Well, very simple they just don't make any and do not believe in the "profession" anymore. My friends you know what happened to the Titanic?

So, for those of you who keep saying that everyone is just complaining, you need to WAKE UP!!! Things are not getting better they are getting worse and by fighting it you are just giving people false hopes.

Posted on Apr 15, 2003, 7:58 AM
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They're a selfish bunch or...

by AnonPod (no login)

the actual reality is that many pods are not doing as well as the statistics keep "proving". But don't worry Stu Pod and classmates the demand for pods is growing at an exponential rate as the % of seniors in the population keeps growing and even better wait until the baby boomers become seniors that's when the "stats" will show that most pods are netting half a million or more. The glory days for podiatry will commence in 2011 (the year when the 1st of the boomers start to retire) and easily continue for 18 years -just hang in there folks and don't jump ship to DO, DDS, DC or MD!

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THERE'S NOT ENOUGH MONEY

by Anonymous (no login)

One can be busy, but the amount of money Medicare will pay will be slight or maybe medicare will just not include office podiatry at all.

Posted on Apr 17, 2003, 12:51 AM
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Job Prospects for College Kids

by J. Anderson (no login)

Because jobs today are so hard to find, the market out there is brutal for most everyone. The following are 5 sectors that colleges find their students getting quality job offers with tangible benies:

Healthcare: Most notably: Pharmacists, PTs, audiologists, RNs
Insurance
Biotech/Drugs
Financial Services
Education
Energy

Posted on Apr 18, 2003, 1:01 PM
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Gloomer

by Stu Pod (no login)

Gloomer: If you believe the profession is going downhill, please back it up with some current information/facts. Thousands of podiatrists, young and old, have indicated otherwise in statistically significant national surveys. There are still many professions out there that would love to have our $130,000 plus avg. salary, and more importantly, the ability to help people on a very personal level.

As for alumni giving, scholarship money has increased every year at our school since I've been here. Some of the money came from corporations and some came from podiatrists across the country through the FPME. Just another trend that Doomers and Gloomers can feel good about.

Posted on Apr 15, 2003, 10:54 PM
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RNs went into podiatry, then went back into nursing.

by Anon (no login)

That's what occurred at my college. I thought wow even nurses are fed up with ward/hospital politics and have decided to advance themselves by going into podiatry. I know of 5-8 RNs which went into podiatry, graduated, tried it out for a few years and went right back into nursing. They decided that ward politics was not so bad after all or they trained to become nurse practioners.

Sorry this is not another gloomy commentary to make myself feel better and/or to encourage the other podiatry pessimists (PPs) to write about other negativities about the podiatry profession. These things will be proven to you Stu Pod et al when you finally get out there with all your credentials and find out that the podiatry business sux. I may be wrong, and if I am (or if I'm not wrong) please post your real life private practice experiences on this forum so that the current PPs can read them.

Posted on Apr 16, 2003, 8:54 PM
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competition for the few students

by Anonymous (no login)

These podiatry schools will decrease the tuition in the first year so that they compete with the other podiatry schools for the very limited number of students who apply to podiatry school.

it is time for the truth.

Posted on Apr 17, 2003, 12:54 AM
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Why do so many leave this field?

by Anonymous (no login)

I went to a DO school the other day and I found out that there were many people who graduated from podiatry and decided to enter DO school. I am sure there are many others who have considered it, especially after learning the harsh reality of podiatry.

Posted on Apr 15, 2003, 7:52 AM
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Re: Why do so many leave this field?

by Anonymous (no login)

I have several students in my 1st year podiatry school class who LEFT DO school to come here.

explain that one.

Posted on Apr 15, 2003, 1:23 PM
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Silly

by Anonymous (no login)

Give me one fact and then ask me to explain it.

Isn't that a bit silly?

Posted on Apr 17, 2003, 12:56 AM
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Re: Re: Why do so many leave this field?

by DO MS IV (no login)

Next you will be saying you have several classmates of yours who had left Harvard and Stanford med to become podiatrists. That's good comedy.

Posted on Apr 20, 2003, 1:31 AM
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funny

by Stu Pod (no login)

By your same logic, you Doomers and Gloomers are telling us to get into nursing and other professions, yet there are many nurses and other professionals currently in podiatry school that gave up those careers to be a Podiatric Physician.