Stephanie Hook, DPM, DABPM, FACPM

Forum

Stepping Out Of One’s Comfort Zone To Serve Podiatry

09/25/2020

The large orthopedic practice that I work for conducts quarterly education programs for the clinical staff. The presentations vary and aim to expand our overall knowledge base. In April, I was asked to give one of these presentations live...

The large orthopedic practice...

09/25/2020

Podiatry Today

Forum

Reflections From A Practicing Podiatrist To The Newly Matched Student

04/26/2021

Stephanie Hook , DPM, DABPM, FACPM;

“Match Day” was likely a day of excitement and nervous energy. It seems impossible that one day could become the culmination of twenty-one or more years of education. The excitement of matching is a feeling one is not likely to forget.

“Match Day” was likely a day of...

04/26/2021

Podiatry Today

Forum

It Is Okay To Not Be Okay: Thoughts On Physician Self-Care

12/28/2020

Stephanie Hook , DPM, DABPM, FACPM;

Physician burnout is real. That is not a surprise to any of us. In the last few years, physician burnout appears to be more recognizable and perhaps more understood than in the past. In this time of COVID-19, however, the potential for...

Physician burnout is real. That...

12/28/2020

Podiatry Today

Forum

What Are Your Professional Resolutions In 2022?

12/21/2021

Stephanie Hook , DPM, DABPM, FACPM;

New years can signify new beginnings, and podiatric practice is no exception. Here the author shares ideas to consider in 2022.

New years can signify new...

12/21/2021

Podiatry Today

Forum

Post-Residency Career Pathways: What Direction Will You Take?

04/26/2022

Stephanie Hook , DPM, DABPM, FACPM;

One's path after residency training is not always clear cut. Here the author shares her perspective and experience, and how it led her to her optimal path.

One's path after residency...

04/26/2022

Podiatry Today

Blog

Considering Post-Residency Career Pathways

06/14/2022

Stephanie Hook , DPM, DABPM, FACPM;

Although post-residency plans may not always be linear, Dr. Hook shares how they can lead one to their ideal practice.

Although post-residency plans...

06/14/2022

Podiatry Today

Blog

Where Is The Line? Evaluating The Integrity Of The Patient-Doctor Relationship

09/09/2021

Stephanie Hook , DPM, DABPM, FACPM;

Here a doctor shares her experience with determining when a patient-doctor relationship should not continue.

Here a doctor shares her...

09/09/2021

Podiatry Today

Forum

Perspectives On The COVID-19 Pandemic From An Immune-Compromised Physician

04/28/2020

Stephanie Hook , DPM, DABPM, FACPM;

As I write this in late March, a few weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, I am shaken. I see and hear businesses failing all around me. Yes, some are lucky enough to only be shuttering their businesses temporarily but this is still creating...

As I write this in late March, a...

04/28/2020

Podiatry Today

Feature

Practical Pointers for Ultrasound-Guided Injections

06/01/2023

Stephanie Hook , DPM, DABPM, FACPM;

As ultrasound-guided injections become more common in podiatric practices to assist in diagnosis and therapeutic intervention, this author shares practical pearls and her experience.

As ultrasound-guided injections...

06/01/2023

Podiatry Today

Forum

Reflections From A Podiatrist In An Orthopedic Practice

09/27/2019

Stephanie Hook , DPM, DABPM, FACPM;

Three years ago, I was a part of a large podiatry practice, had great patients and loved helping my patients feel better. I had been there for more than eight years and truly thought I’d be a “lifer” there. I thought I was happy.

Three years ago, I was a part of...

09/27/2019

Podiatry Today