part 2 surgical boards
do you guys have any study material recommendations for part 2 surgical boards? would you say it is the same as part 1? would be curious to know what you guys used to be successful on it
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New podiatry school approved - UT Rio Grande Valley
UT System Board of Regents approves proposal for UTRGV School of Podiatry
View ArticleHow can Podiatry help with the Covid-19 response?
is it present in nail dust and should we reconsider grinding of toenails? Thank you, I will take your answer off the air
View ArticleWhat do you think about UK train podiatrists?
Are they really less knowledgeable than US ones because their training entails only a 3 year bachelor degree? Do US podiatrists have a larger scope of practice? I'm asking because I'm thinking of...
View ArticleWhich states accept ABFAS only
I've seen here on a few posts some users mention that their state does not accept credentialing at hospitals unless the doctor is ABFAS qualified/certified, anyone know which states those are? Tried to...
View ArticleVA Podiatry a good gig?
Hey all, I am an incoming 1st year podiatry student and currently applying for scholarships. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) are giving out 4 year scholarships and am currently applying to it....
View ArticleStarting a cash pay podiatry practice
I'm a full time government podiatrist, and decided to experiment with starting a part time cash pay, house call practice, will share my experiences here on SDN for anyone who is interested. A plastic...
View ArticlePreceptorships and gap years
hello I'm a PGY2 at a midwestern program that's dead. it's not officially dead but the program was discontinued from our current hospital and we residents were fed a load of buggery about go to this...
View ArticlePodiatry Work hours and schedule compared to other medical specialties/fields
I am an incoming student at NYCPM and curious about the schedule of a podiatrist, whether surgical or more conservative care, compared to other medical specialties. I am excited about learning the...
View ArticleJob offers
I recieved an offer of 110k with 30% once I bring in 300k. It’s a very busy office. Would you consider this a good offer?
View ArticleAre Podiatry Fellowships Necessary?
Now that I've been in practice for two years and have gained some perspective on what real world podiatry is and where I think my practice is going I wanted start a new thread to open the conversation...
View ArticleResidency Programs closing or reducing # of residents?
I heard from a DPM & professor that residency programs across the U.S are shutting down next year/reducing # of resident slots due to Covid and reduced applicants to pod schools? Can any of you...
View ArticleBuying a practice
I am currently a third-year resident, and have been thinking about the idea of buying a practice. I have seen prices range all over the place, from someone selling their practice with no equipment, to...
View ArticlePodiatry hocus pocus, lotions and potions, lies and shenanigans
What works. What doesn't. Garbage people peddle. Real things we've ruined. Better ways to do things. I have more to say, but wanted to just get this started after Bako came up.
View ArticleSalary poll to help prospects and current pod students
I have seen many threads about salary and the overall consensus is ask podiatrists near you or check MGMA. This forum has been great and has helped me in making my decision to pursue podiatry. However,...
View ArticleCRPS
How many times have you encountered it? Was it diagnosed early? Did you treat it in anyway or just refer out? What was the factor that convinced you of the diagnosis?
View ArticlePodiatry humor, funny stories, etc...
Hopefully this thread doesn't devolve into something about how fellowships are stupid (they are), how much is a good starting salary (if it's as an associate it's not) or something along those...
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PM News: "Questions to the ABPM BOD"
This type of news/debate never gets old. Looking for opinions here on this topic being shared on PM news. Should an ABPM certified pod be allowed to do surgical procedures? How about those with ABFAS...
View ArticleHospital Jobs
Hello, 3rd pod student here. I'm wondering if I can get some help understanding what a "hospital job" actually is, in podiatry. I have lots of questions so any input would be helpful! If this has...
View ArticleAdvice on Starting Private Practice
Been a lurker on this forum for the last year with a couple years experience as a podiatrist now. I am currently working in PP under another podiatrist owner. Although things have gone well with...
View ArticleNYC PMSR/RRA residency programs
Which of these programs are 3 years? Which are the best— lots of trauma, well rounded, etc.? Thoughts on practicing in NY considering there are no ankle privileges? How is the average salary here...
View ArticleMedicare Proposed Fee Schedule for 2021
New Proposed OPPS rule is out. Looks like CMS is pushing ahead with it's changes in how to document and determine E&M levels (No more H+P component, MDM and time only) as well as significantly...
View ArticleAppropriate to admit this patient?
I run a house call practice, have a Medicare patient that is blind, on dialysis, no vehicle, diabetic, PAD, neuropathy, smokes 1ppd, uses cocaine, history of multiple toe amps. I see him and he has...
View ArticleABFAS Certifying Exam post COVID
Anybody registered for ABFAS board certifying exams for foot and RRA/Ankle post COVID? Tests still going on September 2020? I did go to the webpage and it appears pretty vague considering the amount of...
View ArticleSpecific program question
Someone recently asked me about the residency at Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health in Ohio. I actually know nothing about the program and was wondering if anyone was able to give me some info. Please let me...
View ArticleCall pay
I have more and more friends getting paid to take call at hospitals. Curious as to how much people are getting paid. Obviously it pales in comparison to Ortho. But I have friends getting anywhere from...
View ArticlePodiatry Equipment/Supplies
For those of you in private practice - what are your go to companies to order equipment and supplies from? I've heard names like MooreMedical, Alimed, Henry Schein get tossed around. What about...
View ArticleMy experience finding a job in PP
Hello all. I’m a long-time lurker and now first-year attending in private practice. This forum has been extremely helpful in the past, so I have finally decided to join and share my experiences and...
View ArticleABFAS Recert courses
One of my former associates texted me for advice. He will be taking his recert exam for the ABFAS foot surgery category. He’s been in practice over 20 years. He asked me about the Goldfarb course and...
View ArticleThe AAOS and AOFAS agenda
Listen ladies and gents. Our profession is losing. Bigger and bigger hospitals that are well respected are now hiring podiatrists but for one specific purpose. To do all the things that no one else...
View ArticleExample of jobs that i have encountered in last couple of weeks
Hi all, My email/resume is still connected with all these recruiters from the time i was in residency... i never paid attention to these jobs until now because i really want to see how well these...
View ArticleRegarding Preceptorships and the upcoming CASPR application cycle
I have a concern about preceptorships and residency. I'm not a resident yet. I didn't match in 2020 since I did not pass the written portion of part 2 boards (71% instead of the 75% pass score). I have...
View ArticleProximal foot amputations
I'll leave this open ended - does anyone regularly (occasionally, ...ever) perform amputations proximal to a TMA/lisfranc. I'm of course interested in more than just a yes or no ie. talectomies, nails,...
View ArticlePodiatric Pediatrics
What are some residency programs with a strong emphasis on pediatric podiatry?
View ArticleOld pod words/phrases that get on my nerves...
So I was just thinking as I was doing my notes for the day...why do we use some of these phrases? They get on my nerves but I still use them--I guess they were engraved into my brain during...
View ArticleRFC Private Practice
This is gonna be the Mack Daddy of TFP posts but since I'm a new associate graduating from a program that was very strict with how/when RFC was returned, so I figured I'd ask. In general, how frequent...
View ArticlePart Time Hospital Employed - Just Ask
So an update on my situation, as well as some advice for those looking for employed work. I am currently full time employed by a hospital. I make good income (more than 200k although capped due to...
View ArticleWound Care Boards
Title gives most of it away, but I'm seeing in everyone's experience which wound-care boards were the most common, and also the most accepted in hospitals for credentialing purposes. There are a ton...
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Cartiva
This recent journal article caught my attention and further backs up the argument that Cartiva is not as great as it was originally promoted to be SAGE Journals: Your gateway to world-class research...
View ArticleAPMLE Part 3 2020
Most of these threads are several years old and do not offer great advice. For those that have taken boards part 3, what is the best way to study (books, etc)? When did you take it (during residency or...
View ArticleTechnology and clinic
This isn't the paper chart age anymore. What are some recent technological advances you are using in clinic to offer a better patient experience? A laptop/ipad with stylus so you can draw on people's...
View ArticlePodiometric Referral Patterns
Why the hell do PCPs refer podiatrists patients with Chronic gout? It’s called medical management Dr. PCP MD. What am I going to offer the patient? Why the hell do PCPS refer podiatrists patients with...
View ArticleVent - Private Practice Associate
Hey guys, Hope everyone is doing well. I just want to vent about some stuff at my current job. This is mostly supposed to be self-therapeutic but if anyone has any comments or anything please don't...
View ArticleSurgical number concern in residency with COVID
Was wondering if any other residents are concerned with the number of current cases and decrease in cases due to to COVID my area was hit very hard and its clear that many people would not want...
View ArticleNegotiating salary: Surgical podiatry vs Sports Medicine
We recently found out that our MSG is paying sports medicine about 40K more than they pay us. Personally, I find this quite ridiculous, but want to hear this community’s thoughts on whether this pay...
View ArticleOpen residency spots available
hello I am a resident at a program. It is an RRA midwestern program and we are looking for 1 of PGY2 and 3 of PGY1 surgical residents. We single scrub our cases, we have food money and parking and we...
View ArticleAnother fellowship thread...but RESEARCH!
A current JFAS article. I encourage all to read. About 50 percent participation (I think, I never did any research and vaguely remember stuff about alpha correlation coefficient?). Some interesting...
View ArticlePodiatry Residency Salary
Hi, I am currently a pre-podiatry student and I just wanted to get some clarity about the salary as a podiatry resident. I tried to google search this information but I figured asking on SDN was going...
View ArticleInstrument "Brand Names"
I have went through my fair share of surgical instrument brands. Nothing is more frustrating than constantly replacing them whether its nippers, blade handles, hemostats, etc. Does anyone rave about a...
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