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Severs disease on a gymnast

by Allison (no login)

I went to the doctor in december and he said i had severs disease. He told me to stay off my heel for 3 weeks well I am a active gymnast and i decided well I have a meet coming up so I am going to work out. Its now almost october! Both of my heels hurt and my ankles feel soo weak!What's wrong?

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Re: Severs disease on a gymnast

by Anonymous (no login)

How old are you?

Sever's is typically seen in someone ~7ish.

If you are a fully grown adult (growth plates closed), it isn't Sever's.

Posted on Sep 22, 2005, 8:30 PM
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non-surgical heel spur treatment

by Jodi (no login)

Do any of you folks have any knowledge on the use of Acid-A-Cal or anything like it for treating and dissolving bone spurs? This product is made by Enzymatic Therapy... Thanks....Jodi

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Re: non-surgical heel spur treatment

by Anonymous (no login)

its rubbish and will never work

Posted on Sep 24, 2005, 6:43 AM
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I agree

by T. Nguyen, DO (no login)

I agree...it's rubbish. Besides, spurs do not cause pain. It's a misconception. Inflammation of the plantar fascia causes pain. The "spur" itself does not cause any pain.

Posted on Sep 28, 2005, 10:53 PM
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Natural Help for Bone Spurs

by Robin (no login)

Hi,
You can read many testimonials from people who have rid bone spurs naturally by visiting http://www.bonespur.com

Best wishes to you!

Posted on Oct 12, 2005, 9:28 AM
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its rough out there

by Chiropractic doctor (no login)

I love reading the messages in the podiatry forum. Try being a chiropractor. No drugs, no residency, no surgical anything, and you have to market yourself like crazy. There are no group practices, hospital affiliations, only solo practice. If you can establish a practice, every day is a juggling act. However, it can be done and you can have a nice practice. I refer to some medical specialties and practice NMS conservatively. However, after 20 years of chiropractic my profession, if you want to call it that, shows no interest in advancing to what is modern health care science. There are many quacks out in chiropractic who still think endless sessions of manipulation for "vertebral subluxatoins" which do not exit. And it is not cheap to go to chiro school. The failure rate in chiro is outrageous.

If you want to practice medicine and participate in moderan 21st century medicine, MD or DO school is the only way to go.

Posted on Sep 19, 2005, 2:59 PM
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OK

by Rainedontoday (no login)

When will you pre med trolls stop with this insecure insanity?!

Examine this post and see how outrageous it really is!

1. You're a Chiropractor? What the devil are you doing on this forum giving advice, just being friendly? Lol!
2. You've been unhappy for 20 years? OK!
3.You start bashing your own self proclaimed career!

Then you end it with the MD/DO is greatest thing...

So, in a quick summary, you're a chiropractor that is chronically unhappy posting on a podiatry forum about how great the MD and DO degrees are!!!!!!!!

Talk about a outrageously crazy post!!!!!

Posted on Sep 26, 2005, 8:34 PM
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Lamisil???

by Jeff (no login)

My doctor prescribe Lamisil for nail fungus on one of my nail. I have read some not so good things about Lamisil. I am 43 and above average health, actually I'm a high level athlete. I don't drink nor smoke but I'm a little concerned about this drug - my liver. I've read of nature remedies and I feel a lot more comfortable with this solution. Just need some advice.

Jeff

Posted on Sep 18, 2005, 4:45 PM
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Lamasil therapy is a great option!

by Mike (no login)

I write for lamisil quite a bit. Before beginning therapy your physician should check should check your liver function (LFT's) if these are normal and you are young go for it. This is the only therapy that has a good safety profile that works. It does not interact adversly with any medications and has the same safety profile as tylenol. As a matter of fact you only need to check LFT's one time before initiating therapy.

So go for it! You"ll be happy you did!

Mike a happy succesful Podiatrist!

Be weary of any advice given on this site as I have found that it is filled with unhappy unsuccesful disgruntled lazy Podiatrists!

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Re: Lamasil therapy is a great option!

by T nguyen (no login)

Yep..it's a great drug. Just do a LFT once before starting and if asymptomatic during the drug course...just keep goin'! You can try PenLac if you worry too much, but PenLac takes months to work and its a pain in the butt applying it every day.

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Lamisil

by anon (no login)

If you fail to test CBC and LFT during the course of therapy and something goes wrong, you may end up on the witness stand explaining why. I test every 4 weeks, and I've stopped therapy a few times too. Most patients with early liver damage will not be symptomatic. CYA.

Posted on Oct 6, 2005, 7:31 PM
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who are you?

by t nguyen (no login)

"CYA"? Listen pal, do whatever the hell you wanna do with your practice, but don't come in here and start crap with me. Testing during course of treatment is a very reasonable option. I never said you can't do that. I have my own clinical suspicions of my patients and you have yours...so "CYA" yourself. I have AND have not done LFTs during course of treatments, and am very comfortable with my judgements. Overall, it's a very safe drug. So practice what you know. If you wanna test, fine. You don't, fine. I have never had any problems with it and you are okay with it...so don't "CYA" me. And sorry that you are so worried about "testifying in front of the courts"...I guess when you are holding a hammer, the whole world looks like a nail. You are like one of those Walmart elderly that hand out carts to people walking in...that's your whole world, and if anyone ever enter the wrong door to grab a cart...you get pissed of. I don't even know you, pal..so don't respond to me.

Posted on Oct 8, 2005, 5:10 PM
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Listen to your doctor

by anonymous (no login)

My advice is to listen to your doctor or do not go to one. Liver changes are reversible. If concerned have a liver profile done at week 6.

Posted on Sep 25, 2005, 7:44 AM
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An update

by medpm (no login)

Well, it has been a while since I have read any of the messages on this site and it appears that things have not changed. To all the nay sayers, I will give you an update of a podiatrist who is making it. I am now in my second year of private practice. Residency experience was PPMR/PSR24. During my job search, went on seven interviews in the Southeastern part of the US with seven job offers, all over 70K with benefits. The offer I took was a one year associate position with a possible buy in after one year with provisions of two more years of being an associate if the time was not right for partnership. 75K with benefits, probably totaled out to 100K for the group to employ me. By the way did I mention a bonus of 30K at the end of my first year. Yes, that is right 130K in the first year. The idiots will say that you are one of the lucky ones. Not true, ten buddies from podiatry, all over 100K in the first year. One will gross personally in his solo private practice 250K his first year. That is not the business gross, his personally gross. It is amazing that training and good business sense produces results. Well I guess the response would be non uniform training is the norm. Right now, I would probably agree overall but the training is out there and you can get it. Especially with the smaller classes that have been coming out of the schools, there is more quality training available. No it is far from perfect but there have been great strides to improve the situation.
Did I mention that I am in the first year of partnership, monthly draw is 16K. I think that equals 192K a year. The way business is growing right now, probably looking at 120K in bonus this year. Wow, 312K in the second year. I really hate podiatry. By the way, about to close on a 450K house. Podiatry sure has not been what I thought it was going to be for me. Yes I have the enormous loans just like the rest, 180K or 900 a month until 2035, big deal. I am actually putting money away in a retirement fund as well. Once again, those damn podiatrists led me into a dead end field. Quit complaining, if you are not making the income you wan, then go get the training and if you have the training then find a place to maximize your work.

Posted on Sep 15, 2005, 2:30 PM
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Thank you.

by Podiatrist (no login)

It was good reading your post. Thank you, for providing solid evidence of what I have been trying to impart to the many nabobs of negativity who haunt this web forum. That is; that hard work, persistence, a solid education and a good business sense WILL make you successful in Podiatry (at least in terms of monetary compensation, as for spiritual compensation; I'm afraid that these individuals have to seek those answers from within).
Most of the attacks on Podiatry in this forum have their basis in the anecdotal rantings of a few angry students or failed pods who never followed their potential to the fullest. You and I both know that the true numbers don't lie.
Again, to the potential Podiatrist: Work hard, make smart investments, buy assets not liabilities, believe in yourself, do what you enjoy doing (not what your mommy and daddy dictate), learn from other successful Podiatrists and have the patience to build your future; The rest will follow.
And for goodness sakes, if you seek fame, adulation or just a following of mindless boobs; become a dim witted rap star or actor. Leave the treatment of foot disorders to those who have trained seriously to do it.

Posted on Sep 22, 2005, 8:59 AM
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To add to your story

by cfd (no login)

I am in the first year of a PM&S-36 and I can't think of a single grad from my program in the last 10 or so years who started out at under 100K. Hey, it's not the 80's but a lot of young practitioners are doing just fine.

Good luck to you in the future and thanks for the update!

Posted on Sep 23, 2005, 11:38 PM
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Congratulations!

by Rainedontoday (no login)

The Chuck Wagon band of outlaw premeds will be rollin' on in pretty soon to vent their O-Chem pre-test jitters...

But until then, thanks for the update and congrats on your success!

Work hard!

Posted on Sep 26, 2005, 8:43 PM
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Re: An update

by Anonymous (no login)

I agree 100%, podiatry gives you a great opportunity to make wonderful living. I keep in touch with many classmates (graduated 8 years ago). We did all kinds of residencies and all are making at least 150K, most in the low 200's. If you were a good student and got a good residency along with being a good people person, the sky is the limit. With the development of the new residency model, today's graduates are even more capable than we were. Don't listen to the negativity on this site. These people obviously don't have the atttributes I mentioned. Student loans are a problem, but I saw too many classmates "live it up" on their student loans, buying new cars, clothes, etc. Take out the minimum out you can survive on. If you are married, make sure your spouse works. Wait to have children until at least residency, preferably after. I've seen too many relationships fail in my 3 years of residency. Work your ass off as a resident, do as many cases as you can, see as much as you can. Teach the MD's and DO's, this will pay off later on. Treat students and fellow residents with respect. We have to stop this "eating our young" bs. Those who are disgruntled, should not be in the profession, nor in medicine for that matter. The schools have to screen their applicants better. They should be asking, "Is this person really going to succeed when they get out, or are they just going to piss off some residency director or professor." We all know the type of student I am suggesting. Schools should all affiliate with major teaching instituions, so they are not tuition driven, and let anyone with a pulse, some MCAT scores, and C's in premed classes from some Joe Blow College. That about does it.

Posted on Nov 21, 2005, 11:45 PM
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Re: An update

by Truth or not (no login)

I am relatively successful enterting my second year and practice and made about 100G last year. The one thing I would say about that post and your friends is that other DPMS tend to exxagerate or lie. Just heads up I am not saying you are but I bet 1 or 2 out of the 8 you mentioned is probably actually struggling. Thats just me talking from expreience and observing

Posted on Dec 8, 2005, 10:09 PM
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couple of application questions

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I just have a few questions I was hoping I could get some answers for on this forum. I'm going to be applying to schools and was curious about the MCAT/GRE scores. I have a bachelor's in Sports Medicine with a GPA over 3.5 and a Masters in Exercise Physiology with a GPA over 3.5. My GRE scores were good enough to get me into a very good ex. phys. school. After looking at the admissions sites of pod schools, it seems I could use my GRE to gain admittance. Does anybody have experience with this? Is it absolutely necessary to take the MCAT? I'm not trying to avoid taking it (I will if I need), but if my profile is sufficient to get into the schools, I would rather just go with what I have. Any input?
I'm considering Scholl's, Temple, and NY right now as my girlfriend will be moving with me and she is an architect. These schools would be the best areas for her to get a good job and help to support me through school. haha. Is it better to go to school near where you want to eventually live and work? I know in some professions people are a bit biased towards schools that are more known in their region. Does this seem to be the case with Podiatry?
Thanks in advance for any answers.
If you plan to post discouraging me from Pod School and the profession, please don't waste your time or mine.

Posted on Sep 11, 2005, 4:50 PM
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Re: couple of application questions

by Danny (no login)

Your GPA is fine...and I think the schools would be happy with a decent GRE score...but I know Scholl and especially NYCPM want an MCAT score. You're GPA is great...so you wouldn't need much above a 20 to get in. In terms of employment, podiatry is a field in which the further you get away from the schools, the better your prospects will be. I was in Cleveland over the summer at OCPM, and all the young docs and students had the same impression. I'm applying for Fall 06', good luck and maybe I'll see you in September.
Danny Romman

Posted on Sep 14, 2005, 12:58 PM
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Answers

by DPM (no login)

You would be a shoe in to podiatry school. Considering the shools let in anyone who can sign the federal loan papers. You will be able to use your GRE if the science portion was part of your exam. You should also consider that an exercise physiologist has more earning potential than a foot doctor.

Good luck. You'll need it.

Posted on Sep 14, 2005, 6:41 PM
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Re: Answers

by Rainedontoday (no login)

Did you eat a worm?

Posted on Sep 26, 2005, 8:48 PM
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grades

by helping hand (no login)

I wouldn't worry about the mcat. They will happily take your GRE. let me relate a quick story. I had very good grades and great MCAT. Sadly, I was naive and stupid when I applied.

It would have been fun to have been represented by a professional in my quest to enter podiatry. In essence, someone who asks each school how much scholarship they would provide the student. Furthermore, I would like in writing a contract that reigns in tuition increases over the 4 year period.

Do you realize that I and everyone of my classmates were so dumb that we signed up for a school without knowing the eventual price. Would you ever buy a car on credit and not know what the final price would be? Do you know how much my school raised its tuition each year. It wasn't fun!

In conclusion, get someone to represent you as your "agent". You will probably get a much better deal if you can get the schools to compete against one another for a quality student.

good luck.





Posted on Sep 15, 2005, 8:25 AM
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school questions and application

by A happy Podiatrist (no login)

I think your best bet might be to contact the admissions department of the schools you are interested in. Not being in the admissions loop for some time, this would appear logical to me.

With regards to attenting school where you plan to work....In my opinion, the areas with schools close by tend to be rather saturated with Podiatrists, and besides, your residency will likely be out of the area unless you are lucky enough to be able to procure a program sponsored by the school or one VERY close by. That being said, I wouldn't count on you being with your significant other after your third year since 4th year involves externships out of the area as well. Conservatively that would mean AT LEAST 2 years away from "home".

Demographics, job opportunities, etc. evolve every year so what holds true today may change later. Keep that in mind when making your decision on where to attend.

Posted on Sep 15, 2005, 9:04 AM
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Re: Where to go

by Mr. X (no login)

THe best podiatry school is in Penn, this web site perfers me not to mention the actual name. THe cheapest is in Ohio. Ignore the idiot the said physical therapists make more than pods.
I would call the school in penn and ask if the exam is necessary, i know for a fact that the school in ohio would take you without it. If i were you i go for the best education and that is in the state of penn.Best= Better education. Cheapest= School in OHio

Posted on Oct 11, 2005, 7:30 PM
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application

by (no login)

your decision on which school to attend should be based on which areas contribute the most to our profession and have the most to offer in terms of good residency opportunities. My opinion is that the Philly, Chicago, and Des Moines schools are the best. I personally wouldn't want to go to school in Harlem, NY where the library shuts down at 4pm and the location is so poor. The hands on clinics in NY; however, will provide an incredible experience...if you don't mind treating Hepatitis B and C patients with AIDS. You'll learn a lot by the NY clinics; but you may want to give it some heavy thought.
Your training is most affected by Residency, not school, anyway.
You should make your primary goal to be getting the best residency possible so base you school choice on how well they can get their students into quality residencies. Ask the schools 1) how many students in their school received 3 year PM&S residencies 2) how many students did not receive a residency...etc.etc.
feel free to contact me.
darren

Posted on Nov 8, 2005, 10:16 AM
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employment opportunity -suburban essex county, nj

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We are seeking a licensed New Jersey podiatrist for a newly created position in Suburban Essex County. The position involves working in a newly constructed office in direct affiliation with an internal medicine practice. In addition, a substantial portion of the position will involve home visits and assisted living facilities. Malpractice insurance and an automobile will be provided by us. The candidate need not be a highly trained surgeon, but rather a team player who is a capable diagnostician, works well with a geriatric population, is easy going, and is comfortable performing general podiatry tasks. This position is a great opportunity for a hardworking business oriented individual who will recognize the short and long term financial rewards of this unique opportunity.

Posted on Sep 11, 2005, 9:53 AM
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Re: Seeking Podiatrist

by (no login)

please send me more information regarding the podiatry position available. I will be graduating residency in July and am currently seeking employment

Posted on Oct 16, 2005, 3:54 PM
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Regarding Employment Opportunity

by (no login)

I would Like more information regarding the posted position.

You can reach me @ my home: 732-557-6220.

Thank You:

Mark

Posted on Oct 26, 2005, 2:35 PM
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Podiatrist seeking employment

by (no login)

I have finished a 3 year surgical residency and am currently a Hyperbaric Wound Care Fellow for St. John's Episcopal Hospital in NY. I reside in NJ and would like to submit my resume for your review. Please feel free to contact me via email or phone. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Julian Sansone, DPM
SansoneDPM@yahoo.com
646-284-2611

Posted on Nov 13, 2005, 1:43 PM
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DPM/DO - Novasoutheastern program

by james (no login)

is that program worth trying? would it be beneficial? and can someone explain just exactly how the program works.

thanks.

Posted on Sep 10, 2005, 3:51 PM
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Income potential

by Danny (no login)

I don't understand what everyone is complaining about...the income potential of a podiatrist is comparable with that of a GP or a pediatrician. Granted not everyone will make this...but simply run a search on google/salary.com. Plus, if it's a little easier to be a podiatrist than a MD...it should be a little harder to make the same amount. Everyone struggles in healthcare now...it shouldn't be a reason to bash the profession. I worked for a podiatrist in Houston that grossed 400K. It could be worse...
just my opinion

Posted on Sep 7, 2005, 3:41 PM
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Income potential?

by DPM (no login)

Podiatrists dont make a whole bunch of money. There are several more opportunities for a FP/GP than a DPM. If you are going to compare docs make sure that it is apples to apples.

Pods dont make money. They lose it all to overhead, malpractice, and the student loans..

opinion only

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Income Pot.

by Kellie (no login)

I work for a podiatrist in Houston, Texas that collects, that is COLLECTS an average of anywhere from 79-98 k a month. You tell me that podiatry is suffering, it depends on your hard work and how much you want it. Stop being negative and go out and spend time on something worth it.

Posted on Nov 26, 2005, 11:56 PM
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To all the Anti-Podiatrists

by (no login)

I know that this post is going to get a lot of hits just because of the title. All the podiatric drop-outs, wanna-bes and just plain whiners are going to read the message title and come flocking with verbal axes and keyboard grenades while demonstrating severe exophthalmia and screaming "How dare he challenge us? We know all and we rule this forum! Nobody talks trash about the 'trash talkers'...Nobody!!!" I know, I know. Let me guess. You are probably throwing things at me like, "well, we're just stating the truth" and "we don’t want our youth to be led astray". Spare us all. You and I both know that this site is nothing more than a plethora of negative biased grunts with the justification of avoiding positive biased information. Im not a podiatrist, but I do know many and all of them are successful and happy because they wanted to be. Is the profession perfect? Name one that is?

OK, I just have one question and one question only. No need to respond to anything else but this question. Here it is. Are you ready? If all you anti-podiatrists are so ANTI, then what the hell are you doing wasting your valuable time (which, one of you could be spending mowing the green and fishing out golf balls) on a podiatric forum? I mean, if you hate it so much why get so worked up about it? Move on. Live your life. Do something constructive. Let it go.

Posted on Sep 6, 2005, 5:52 PM
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Why you should go to podiatry school!

by Been'There (no login)


For many years I deeply despised my profession for what I perceived as its deceptions towards my recruitment. For instance, no one mentioned that bigger cities are hard to practice in and that job opportunities are relatively few. Furthermore, your license is not easily tranferred between states and the degree has little recognition in the medical world. Lastly and worst of all, this profession burdens its graduates with an extremely high student loan burden.

But now I am happier.

Podiatry taught me how to survive in a difficult environment. It gave me a chance to learn how to run a business and become self-sufficient. It taught me how cruel my fellow man can be and how to deal with such creatures. It taught me to innovate and how to legally intimidate when neccesary. It taught me to be much less trusting and to "get it written down" It taught me how it feels to have "good grades" and still lose to nepotism or bigots e.g. someone gets your residency slot due to their religion or family name even though you were a far superior student. Thus, it taught me to endure hardship.

So on balance, I'm glad I went. I doubt that podiatry will be feeding my family for the rest of my life but it was a great boot camp for for the 20s and 30s. I promise that you will meet plenty of really nasty people in our little twisted world but it will be good for you. Did I ever tell you the story of oue of our clinical professors who liked to use the f-word during the training of his students. Our profession even entered his name for an award. (no joke)

- Just my personal opinions but hope you enjoyed.

Posted on Sep 11, 2005, 9:24 PM
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Growing Pains

by Podiatrist (no login)

My Friend, what you have just described is not the Podiatry profession, but life in the modern age in general.
It is said that civility is merely the lamb's skin in which barbarism masquerades and that courtesy is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.
But I think Axl Rose said it best when he was with Guns-n-roses;
.....Welcome to the jungle...
Cheer up though, as you yourself have proven...
That which does not kill you, makes you stronger....
I think that one was attributed to Nietzsche.

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From your mouth to God's ears

by cfd (no login)

Amen.

Posted on Sep 11, 2005, 10:44 PM
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Podiatry Teaches a Wealth of Info

by jun (no login)

Excellent message, podiatry too has taught me to trust few, get it in writing, that most people are only out for themselves, money is the g-d most people follow and that people will stoop and prostitute themselves for "prestige" and the all money sickening dollar. That residencies are a farce and based on nepotism, bias and not on merit, that you DO NOT get what you pay for--podiatry "school" was well over 140K yet the degree is very limited and of dubious value in the medical establishment.

Learn well.

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ABPS vs ACCPPS

by njdpm (no login)

i am currently ABPS board qualified. don't know if if getting ABPS board certified is worth it considering all the hoop-la of getting certified. anyone have any experience or advice about ACCPPS certification?

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ACCPPS

by a podiatrist (no login)

regardless of what the ABPS says, the ACCPPS is a fair exam which can be used for whatever you wish. They will stand behind you for any hospital priveleges, and insurance issues you need them for.

Posted on Sep 10, 2005, 1:37 PM
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Bicycling and Foot Injury

by (no login)

Dear Forum,

I like to bicycle long distance. In March, I stumped my toe on the beadpost really bad one night. The ex-rays showed nothing broken, but when I began cycling this spring I began experiencing numbness and mild pain (more like discomfort) about an hour or two into the ride. Afterwards it feels numb when standing, for a day or two. The other foot feels fine, and there is no visual difference between the two. Do you think I am inhibiting healing by riding on it, or is this OK? I have an appointment with a neurologist in two months (earliest date available), but by then cycling season will be largly over. I would appreciate some guidance before then!

Thank you,
Mike

Posted on Sep 1, 2005, 9:02 PM
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numbness

by cma (no login)


I think you may have an interdigital neuroma.
I have the same problem in my biking shoes.
What kind of pedals do you use?

The first step is to change biking shoes. I ride a road bike but use mountain bike shoes and I don't use the velcro straps closest to the toes.

It's possible that by asking for a shoe with a wider toebox you can alleviate most of your symptoms.

Posted on Sep 26, 2005, 6:52 PM
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Practice Acquisition Loan

by (no login)

Hi,
Trying to find a lender who will fund the purchase of a podiatric practice. Anyone know of any "podiatry friendly" banks/lenders? Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Anthony

Posted on Sep 1, 2005, 12:35 AM
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Re: Practice Acquisition Loan

by Anonymous (no login)

Go to www.podiatryexchange.com to find a loan.

Posted on Oct 11, 2005, 7:32 PM
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Top Medical Colleges

by John Fredribat (no login)

I am trying to get a seat in a medical college and I plan to major in Neurosurgery or Cardiovascular Surgery. What is the best college?


Thanks for your help,
JF

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Wrong website...

by DPM (no login)

Wrong people to ask here..

Posted on Sep 14, 2005, 6:53 PM
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ABPS /ACFAS, Nothing more than another run of the mill Board certification!!

by Anonymous (no login)

I am currently a resident who is in a PPMR/PSR12. I was shocked to hear the standards for ABPS/ACFAS Board certification.

The current system is flawed and unfair. Here is why!

You cannot sit for ACFAS certification if you have only a PPMR/PSR12. Even if during your surgical year you log twice the rear foot numbers (50 minimum for 3 year residencies). When I posed this exact question to the board, there response was that although you have exceed the three year number of C cases required in one year. They cannot verify the training. What does this mean? That the 100+ Rearfoot reconstructive surgery C cases were nothing, held no training value and where just for the hell of it & fun time?

Again this is another example of the elitist within the profession who eat there young. It is very intersting that they set this policy, but grandfather themselves and there lack of training as being up to par. When in fact, the quality of training a Podiatrist underwent 20-30 years ago is far less than that of a Podiatrist currently or recently trained.

My program is currently transitioning to a PM&S 36 and I have been offered the third year. After speaking to many of my attendings, I have concluded that the cost to benefit ratio of doing a third year is not there! They also say that there are many other boards that can certify you and credit and give value to the numbers encountered in training. Of the four hospitals I cover. Not one, requires you to have ACFAS Certification in order to do rearfoot/ankle reconstruction surgery.

These issues are the EXACT reason why the ACFAS represents the minority and at this point is NOT recognized outside of Podiatry as anything other than another board!

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Why did you wait?

by Rob (no login)

You mean to tell me you didnt look into the requirements before starting a residency??? That was one of the main requirements when I picked my residency was that I would be able to sit for RF boards. I agree that its silly for you to rack up 100+ RF numbers and not be able to sit for those boards...but really, you can still sit for the foot boards and like many of your attendings have pointed out to you it really doesnt matter if you get RF certified. The hospitals you have looked at dont require it.

It does seem unfair that the people making the rules grandfathered themselves into and leave out better younger trained pods, but thats the way the rule is. You should have known it when you picked your residency. It must not have been important to you at the time. And its not that important to you now if you arent sticking around for the 3rd year. Dont get mad at the system when you could have done it the right way from the beginning or even switched now to get to sit for the RF boards. They didnt change the rules on you.

Rob

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ABPS ACFAS certification

by a Happy Podiatrist (no login)

Precisely why I didn't re-up my certification.

I won't give those guys another dime.

Advice.....find another certifying board if you are so inclined. Use it to obtain any priveleges at hospitals or insurance plans, then drop out.

You may want to consider ACCPPS. I am not much of a fan of them either, but at least the founders took their own certifying exam, which by the way was written by a third party. (no they didn't write the exam, and then took it themselves)

I do 4 or 5 major rearfoot reconstruction cases a month including external fixation (frames, etc), arthroscopy, and have even testified against so called foot and ankle orthopedists. You don't need their self serving egos to help you since you know what you are capable of doing, and doing well.

It's high time the ABPS quit eating our young. There is no reason for them to do this other than to serve their egos. True, they grandfathered themselves in with NO training. Back then, without the malpractice issues that exist today, they all had a license to maim, and left a legion of walking wounded in their wake. They know it regardless of what they say.

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Real Estate

by Barry (no login)

Read Rich dad, poor dad and leave the drudgery of endless work behind. Enough of the cell phones, flourescent lighting, faxes, reams of paperwork shuffling, and other US BS. Make real money and invest.

Posted on Aug 29, 2005, 2:27 PM
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Board certification what a crock

by RR, DPM (no login)

I can totally see where you are coming from. There are all those DPM's that were grandfathered in, fine it had to start at some point, but why do they not have to recertify to keep their board status. That is just stupid.

This whole board certification thing was meant to be a feather in the cap for a person who wanted to go above and beyond personally.

What it has become is the equivelent of what a DPM degree should be. PAR for course. The only reason it means anything to me is that some hospitals require you be board certified at a certain point for privileges. Some insurances require it too for participation.

Basically just another way we screw our brothers and sisters in the podiatry field. And people wonder why I will not be part of the state or national societies for podiatry. screw them.

RR

Posted on Sep 25, 2005, 5:26 PM
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Podiatrist to Interview

by (no login)

I am writing an article for a podiatry publication and I am trying to locate a podiatrist who uses VoIP technology. In other words, instead of using a conventional phone service his calls go over his computer or cable service.

Please contact me at (845) 331-1321.

Liz Lipton, M.A.
www.hvinet.com/lizlipton

Posted on Aug 12, 2005, 2:14 PM
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podiatry for every one

by podiatrist (no login)

I would like to recommend every one read the great feature article appearing in the Podiatry Management Peer reviewed Journal. The article presents and discusses "Women in Podiatry". It is an excellent article presenting our profession and the future of our profession. A relection of a profession's character is how a member discusses issues regarding membership of one's peers. I for one recommend that "RD" and those like "it" read the article and enter into a discussion regarding the projection of our preofession in the future.
The profession has great leaders among its rank Men Women Young asn Old. Our colleges know this and employ only the best. Our membership know this and elect the leaders that propel the profession forward. I would welcome an on goind discussion from the students of this forum. Especially now with entering freshman. Let us hear "RD" debate this issue with all members of this forum and the eight Podiatry upper level schools.

Thanks

Aimee

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expert podiatrist needed

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Hello-
I am attempting to locate a podiatry expert, who would be willing to testify if needed, for an attorney in the DFW-Texas area.Preferrably a physician in the Houston or Austin area. If you are interested please contact me at sbrecken2003@yahoo.com. Please be prepared to submit your CV.

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PM LEXIS HELP NEEDED

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Does anybody have any information about study guides, CD home study , etc for the PM Lexis. I will takeing a state board exam in January, and need to study. Please e-mail me , Thanks.

Posted on Aug 9, 2005, 7:37 AM
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PMLEXIS

by Charlton Woodly DPM (no login)

Try studyexam.com, its free and has exams you can take.
Good luck!

Posted on Sep 19, 2005, 9:06 AM
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what I studied for PM Lexis

by (no login)

These books worked well for me:

Foot and Ankle Secrets: Harkless
Podiatric Medicine: Pearls of Wisdom Kushner
Foot and Ankle Pearls: Jay
Pocket Podiatrics: Watkins

Hope that helps.

Dave

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Re: PM LEXIS HELP NEEDED

by Anonymous (no login)

Foot and ankle pearls is a must! If you read that book through and understand what your reading, the exam will be a breeze.

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Orthotics & partially compensated rearfoot varus

by Christopher Formanek, D.P.M. (no login)

I have a 19 y/o male triathlete who displays extreme unilateral LLE tibial torsion exceeding STJ compensatory pronation leaving him with a partially compensated rearfoot varus which is now leading to some lateral instability. In addition he has bilateral flexible pes planus.

I am considering blancing inverted on the symptomatic side only but with with lateral flange while incorporating antipronation measures on the contralateral. He does not have a limb legth discrepancy. Any input from a colleague with practical experience is much appreciated.

Christopher Formanek, DPM
Baton Rouge, LA

Posted on Aug 6, 2005, 11:19 PM
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