Federal loan repayment/finance (Resident)
As the payment will be starting soon from October 1st, I wanted to ask what you guys are planning to do.. refinance? Not pay during residency? Pay minimum without refinancing? I've been following white coat investor lately as well and I just wanted to see what everyone's planning, especially because I'm in dilemma.
I'm a 1st year resident making ~65K/yr. I have s/o who's willing to help with all other costs and said to use my all residents salary for loan repayment. I'm not sure if I should...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: h0td0g Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
OM and ABX
What’s your preference ? What does you hospital use? How long ? At what point do you amputate ?
Any related articles are greatly appreciated.
Here’s the IDSA guidelines. (Please keep in mind article from 2012 because that the only “free” article I could publish)
2012 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infectionsa
Abstract. Foot infections are a common and serious problem in persons with diabetes. Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) typically begin in a wo...
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DogSnoot Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
wRVU negotiations
Currently pushing back and attempting to negotiate with Admin regarding decreases to $/RVU for Podiatry in 2023. This was initially done to reflect implementation of CMS wRVU changes. However, they also claim that they were overpaying us and made additional changes to $/RVU to better reflect median benchmark data for all providers. The $/RVU for PCPs went up and the $/RVU for select surgical specialties went down.
Has anyone successfully negotiated the RVU conversion factor with employers...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: thefootguy Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
Podiatry paid call
New topic. Who gets paid for call? If so how did you justify this? If not what has admin said to you saying why they won’t?
How much do you get paid weekdays and weekends? What geographical location are you? Etc
I’ve worked at two hospitals and it seems ortho, in general, gets paid for call not just for their specialty but because they can take general ortho call which no one can argue with that.
I’ve moved to a bigger system now but there are ortho specialties who do NOT have to take...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 14, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Retrograde_Nail Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
Part time nursing home practice
Does anyone have experience or recommendations in starting a part time nursing home/ mobile podiatry practice? Is the best way to secure a nursing home through cold calling/visiting? Any recommendations for a cheap/basic EMR? I am looking to work a couple days a month (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SPDPM Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
Any non surgical podiatry residencies?
I’m a 3rd year student and I was just asking for reassurance to make sure I have the correct information. There are no non surgical residency programs that we can attend correct?
I’m having second thoughts about continuing school because I don’t think I want to trudge my way through a surgical residency (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: footshazam Tags: Podiatry Students Source Type: forums
PMSR vs PMSR/RRA
I am first year resident and I recently found out I was only taken for PMSR even though I applied PMSR/RRA position. Will just PMSR limit me or should I transfer to another program for PMSR/RRA? Will I Ben able to do everything with just PMSR? Thank you and I look forward to your counsel. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Reverdin green Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
Private practice mergers/acquisition experience
Looking to get insight from anyone regarding the sale or merge of a podiatry practice. How was the experience. Timeline. Private equity or supergroup or hospital? Valuations. Etc. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: podwho Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) Class of 2028 Interview/Acceptance Thread
Last Cycle Thread:
TUSPM C/O 2026
TUSPM C/O 2027
Program's Website: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
SDN Interview Feedback: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Interview Feedback (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Weirdy Tags: Current Podiatry School-Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
What is admission looking like for the classes of 2024-2027?
Does anyone have updates on the number of students in each class, per school? I am looking at the classes of 2024-27.
I hear it’s down trending significantly. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 8, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DogSnoot Tags: Podiatry Students Source Type: forums
Residency Personal Statement
What should I include in my personal statement? Should it be purely about my growth and qualities about myself, my interests in podiatry, or should I include accomplishments and academics sprinkled in? Should I keep it between 1-2 pages? What's the hallmark of a good personal statement? Thanks in advance! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 7, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Foot_Girl Tags: Podiatry Students Source Type: forums
APMLE Part 2 - Class of 2024
What is a good schedule to follow for part 2 considering the exam is being given by the end of November beginning of December? What are some books, resources to use? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TriiPod Tags: Podiatry Students Source Type: forums
10 Guidelines for Happiness as a DPM Associate
Job search season is upon us... and for most DPMs, it continues 24/7/365.
Most DPMs are working as associates.
Most grads, no matter what they target or want, will take those DPM associate positions.
There's a ton of negativity (most of it founded!) in podiatry with higher tuitions and few good jobs.
The saturation for the surgery and high income jobs for DPMs is quite real.
The competition in private practice pts is quite high already, and the newest schools are just gettin started...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Feli Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
Board Question
You’re at a bar. You meet an attractive woman (or man). They ask you what you do. How do you answer?
A) Foot and Ankle Surgeon
B) Podiatrist
C) Foot Doctor
D) Fellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Hybrocure Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
Presentation resource
So I have an upcoming presentation I foolishly volunteered to do on general clinical podiatry stuff for a bunch of non-pods. Seeing as I'm not a resident or a student anymore, the last thing I want to do is make a presentation. Does anyone have a resource for a bunch of canned presentations I can pull from? Not like ACFAS surgical stuff, but like ingrown nails and such. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Boba Foot Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
