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Why DPMs Should Never Accept Less Respect Than We Deserve

12/09/2016

For this month’s DPM Blog, I am honored to have Rami Basatneh and Anthony Samaan, members of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Class of 2019, serve as guest bloggers. Anthony and Rami both founded the Global Health Club at...

For this month’s DPM Blog, I am...

12/09/2016

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Raising Concerns About Podiatry Submissions For An Orthopedic Journal

11/09/2016

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

I heard the rumors firsthand from podiatric physicians whom I respect that a leading orthopedic journal denies article submissions by podiatric physicians solely based on credentials, not content. Rejections were occurring the day after...

I heard the rumors firsthand...

11/09/2016

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How Can Surgeons Best Correct All Three Planes In Hallux Valgus?

10/13/2016

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

I made up my mind based on the literature. I painstakingly put together a lecture titled, “The Death of the Austin Bunionectomy.”1 The first part of the lecture examines the 10 steps in the pathogenesis of the hallux abducto valgus deformity....

I made up my mind based on the...

10/13/2016

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What Recent Studies Reveal About Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures

09/12/2016

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

If you enjoy sports, this time of year is about as good as it gets. Major league baseball will soon be starting the postseason (Go Cubs!). The National Football League and college football have both started (Go Colts and Hoosiers!) Soon both...

If you enjoy sports, this time...

09/12/2016

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How To Be An Effective Grassroots Advocate For Your Future

08/12/2016

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

Ask any lobbyist on Capitol Hill to identify the key to successful lobbying and the list will begin with an engaged grassroots lobbying base: a membership that responds to calls to action by contacting their legislators.

Ask any lobbyist on Capitol Hill...

08/12/2016

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Clarifying The Role Of Podiatric Physicians In Prescribing Medical Marijuana

07/20/2016

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

The numbers are alarming. Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States with a reported 47,055 deaths in 2014.1 The majority of these deaths are the result of opioid addiction with 18,893 opioid...

The numbers are alarming. Drug...

07/20/2016

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Like Ponseti, DPMs Should Show Tenacity In The Pursuit Of Equality

06/17/2016

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

Ignacio Ponseti, MD, is a hero of mine whom I had the honor and privilege of getting to know personally.

Ignacio Ponseti, MD, is a hero...

06/17/2016

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Call Your Senator Now To Ensure Inclusion Of S 2175 (The VA Provider Act) In The Veterans First Act

05/13/2016

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

I try to write about different topics from month to month to keep things fresh and exciting. Coming up with new ideas to write about is more challenging than one would guess. My prior two blogs covered the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...

I try to write about different...

05/13/2016

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Have You Pledged Your Support For The Department Of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act?

04/26/2016

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

Every day, American men and women put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we hold dear. These fearless warriors volunteer for this duty with the promise that they will receive quality healthcare for the rest of their lives....

Every day, American men and...

04/26/2016

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Emphasizing Legislative Activity And Passage Of The VA Provider Equity Act

03/29/2016

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) House of Delegates took place in Washington, DC last week. It was my sixth House of Delegates and it was the most cooperative, united meeting I have seen. Many important discussions and...

The American Podiatric Medical...

03/29/2016

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