The job search thread: tips, tricks, and experiences
I thought the PMSR/RRA Residency Review thread was beneficial (though it kind of died after an initial wave of reviews), and after navigating the job search far outside of the geographic footprint of...
View ArticleJust started residency in July. Have a patient with a deep residual 3mm wood...
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View ArticleOut of network cash practices , student loans
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I've been practicing for about a year now and would like to know what some of your thoughts are on student loans given the 2020 election and possibilities for...
View ArticleAre club involvements and research during school really that important for...
I was told on my first day of orientation that club involvements are very important. The representatives were saying how there are people they know with good gpa who don’t get into top residencies...
View ArticleSticker Price: Starting Solo Practice vs Buying Someone Out
PGY-1 here. I’ve searched high and low only to find that there’s very little info regarding DPMs starting a practice right out of residency. I’m very interested in this route. Please assume that I have...
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 Articlethoughts on jobs/podiatry etc
I’m a new DPM in private practice – been discussing some stuff with residents/friends who are starting the hunt and just wanted to try and put something together to share. Contributions from the many...
View ArticleNursing home visit billing
I have secured a contract to cover podiatry care for two nursing homes close the hospital that I work at. How is billing different for nursing home care encounters compared treating the patient in...
View ArticleTake ownership of "doc website" profiles?
Morning. Recently graduated resident in new area. Just got PP website updated to include myself. Have an up to date linked-in profile. Have taken over/updated our Facebook profile. Getting privileges...
View ArticleFibular osteomyelitis
I have several patients right now with fibular osteomyelitis that were dumped on me by ortho (ankle fracture ORIF complications) and two from wound care where chronic wounds were over the fibula for...
View ArticleFellowship question
Anyone have any information about the fellowship with Michael Miller In Indianapolis or with Charles zelen in Roanoke Virginia? Was told to add these two places to on my list for next year to try and...
View ArticleABFAS board requirements modified
2020 Case Review Prep: Changes for 2020 Case Submission ABFAS has made two important changes to the 2020 Case Review exam. First, we have deleted the requirement of a minimum 10 RRA Elective Osseous...
View ArticleLORs and residency matching
Hello, I am a 2nd year pod student, and I thought it would be more appropriate to post this question here and not in the podiatry students forum as residents have gone through the matching process...
View ArticlePodiatrists complicated cases
I was recently accepted to all podiatry schools I applied to. Podiatry was my first goal during my undergrad and I worked with other medical specialties. However, since I started working with a...
View ArticleHealogics / Wound Healing Center Work
Does anyone have any feedback on contractor/panel/part time work for a Wound Healing Center, specifically a Healogics/iHeal facility? My employer intends for this to happen, but I'm trying to go in...
View ArticleNeed job advice. Which offer would you take?
Hello, Third year resident here looking for advice in the job search process. Mostly looking in NJ and here are the some options that I have heard about thus far. 1st option - 120k with malpractice,...
View Articlestudent loan refinance
what are your guys thoughts on sofi. I thought they were good but now having bad experiences. any other lenders you would recommend thanks. thinking of moving on from sofi
View ArticleYoung pods, please read before you sign.
Hello friends, I have some time today and decided to write a true story that happened to a younger DPM that I have known for about 10 years or so. My friend signed with a group which was bought up by a...
View ArticleCurrent state of podiatry fellowships...
Attached is the new list of approved and awaiting approval ACFAS fellowships. My personal opinion is that fellowships are only necessary for a very very very small percentage of residents that will...
View ArticleMy comments regarding DPM income
Since I joined this forum a short time ago, there have been an overwhelming number of posts/threads regarding income, potential income, starting salaries, fair salaries, unfair salaries, etc. I'd like...
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