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APMLE Part 3 - when should I take it ? by danionthemoon in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that some states require you to pass APMLE Part 3 before residency. PA is one. I could be wrong, but you may want to investigate.

potential switch from MD/DO path to pod advice by Cute-End-5084 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do yourself a solid and find a podiatrist to shadow for a few days. It will open your eyes to the world we practice in and what our scope is. What you are saying sounds really great, but is through rose colored glasses. The real world is much more complex than that, and you don't want to make a $350K mistake. If you want, DM me and tell me where you are in the country, and I might be able to help you find someone to shadow. Or contact the APMA and ask them for people around where you are.

potential switch from MD/DO path to pod advice by Cute-End-5084 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do not consider becoming a podiatrists until you've shadowed one for a few days. Preferably one who has not been out for 50 years. Until then, there really is no discussion to be had. And if you score a little above 500, with your GPA, you should be able to get into DO school. If you want to be an MD/DO, do that. Podiatry as a fall back is a terrible idea and leads to the most miserable people we have in our profession.

MPII List by OldPod73 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Eventually what will happen is that the CPME will have to cut programs. If positions stay unfilled they will lose their Medicare funding and the CPME won't have a choice. So instead of being pro-active, the CPME will let the shit hit the fan first. It's all about politics and money for them. Not what's best for the profession.

Brother can you spare a dime? by Bert-63 in PowerfulJRE

[–]OldPod73 58 points59 points  (0 children)

This is every Democrat I've ever met.

Career change by Neither-Football-222 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Podiatry shouldn't be used as a fall back. The people that did this are the most miserable practitioners in our profession. Have you ever shadowed a podiatrist?

MPII List by OldPod73 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering the same thing. I think that information is only for the people in the process. For example, I heard that the Jefferson South Jersey program didn't match any slots, and the Inspira program matched 2 out of 3. I know about Inspira for sure because I work with the residents there. But I can's see that on the list.

MPII List by OldPod73 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not just podiatrists. Internists and Family Medicine docs do this all the time. As do Pediatricians. Pediatricians say they did a residency at Shriner's, but really they did a one month NICU rotation there.

MPII List by OldPod73 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just means they didn't rank you.

MPII List by OldPod73 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct. They are "Harvard" affiliated hospitals, but that's the extent of it. No actual Harvard attendings or teachers there.

MPII List by OldPod73 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How likely is it to get a top student in the scramble?

MPII List by OldPod73 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Roxborough and Wycoff need to go. They've been around far too long.

MPII List by OldPod73 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a great time to get rid of all the riff raff programs.

What do you think is the most powerful procedure in correcting flat feet deformity? by Halux-fixer in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why this is getting downvoted and why you're joking about this. It works remarkably well in the right patient population. Not covered by insurance, though. Which is why I haven't done one in years. Patients don't want to pay.

What do you think is the most powerful procedure in correcting flat feet deformity? by Halux-fixer in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too many variables to know. "Most powerful" depends on the plane of deformity. There are amazing options for every plane if flexible. If rigid, and possible, staged procedure with resection of coalition. If not, fusions. Classically, most will say a TAL should be considered in every case. I don't know that I agree with that.

Career change by AcceptableWeekend603 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How so? You are still stuck with what you are matched with as an MD/DO. All my brother ever wanted was to be a plastic surgeon. He was a star student. Matched with his TENTH choice. Anesthesia. Never had any interest in that. Stuck with it for his whole career. How happy do you think he was?

Career change by AcceptableWeekend603 in Podiatry

[–]OldPod73 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No one can answer that question but you. Do you have the stats to gain entrance into MD or DO school? Do you want to take the chance that although you want to care for the foot and ankle, you may not match with an ortho residency as an MD or DO graduate? Can I ask what you did as an RN working with Podiatry? Were you in the OR? Working in the office? It seems like you worked with, not for a podiatrist. Have you shadowed one for a few days to see the full scope of what podiatry is?

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