October 12, 2018 Volume 1, Issue 3

Will your school be the next APMSA AAC winner?

Last week, the APMSA Presidents' Committee announced that the 2019 Annual Academic and Athletic Conference (AAC) will take place at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee from Friday, February 8 to Sunday, February 10, 2019. This will be an entirely new format in a new location and coincide with the APMSA Mid-Winter House of Delegates meeting.

Ms. Patel, Chair of the APMSA Presidents' Committee, says "the weekend will be jam-packed with academics, basketball, and camaraderie." On Friday, students will spend the day learning from leaders in podiatry about topics ranging from Diabetes to Sports Medicine. Saturday will feature a double elimination basketball tournament, where teams will compete against other schools for glory and bragging rights in both the men’s and women’s categories. Later that evening, students will have a chance to hit the town with both AAC participants and members of the APMSA House of Delegates.

The AAC is the ideal opportunity for you to network with other students from all nine podiatry schools as well as leaders in our profession. With this outstanding line-up, APMSA hopes every school will be represented!! Look out for registration information in November and updates from your school President. And, start assembling your teams!

Figure 1 Quiz of the Week
A 58 year old woman presents two days after a cardiac catheterization with malaise, fatigue and new violaceous livedoid lesions on her feet. She is also found to have mild acute renal dysfunction. What is the cause of her symptoms?

a. Allergic reaction to contrast dye

b. Flare of Raynaud's disease

c. Cholesterol embolization syndrome

d. Congestive heart failure

Click here for the answer.

Go the Distance When Researching the Best Running Shoe
NewsOK.com
Choosing the right running shoe has never been easy. There are so many shoe companies and so many models, each touting various hi-tech feature. Read what your fellow podiatrists think.... [read more].

This Map Shows the Highest Paying Jobs in Every State, Podiatrists Top Hawaii
Thrillist
As much as you might actively push back against the impulse to compare yourself to everyone around you, it's tough not to be curious about one thing in particular: how much money do your friends, family and neighbors make? You may be able to get a better idea after peeking at this new list... [read more].

A Simple Trick to Pay Down Student and Save for Retirement at the Same Time
Money Magazine
If you have student loans to pay back, you are in good company. You're also probably failing behind your debt-free peers when it comes to saving for retirement.... [read more].

How the New IRS Rules Affect Student Loan Benefits
U.S. News & World Report
More companies are rolling out different types of student loan repayment perks to recruit millenial and Gen Z employees who are saddled with debt. "Over the last couple of years in general, as the labor market has tightened, there's been more competition for talent. One of the ways for companies to differentiate themselves is to provide additional fringe benefits - one of those is student loan repayment"... [read more].

CVS's $69 Billion Merger with Aetna is Approved in Deal That Could Transform Health Care Industry
Washington Post
Antitrust officials gave CVS the green light on Wednesday to purchase Aetna, the nation's third-largest health insurance company, in a $69 billion deal that could potentially transform the health-care industry and change how millions of Americans receive basic medical services... [read more].

Wider Use of Osteoporosis Drug Could Prevent Bone Fractures in More Elderly Women
NPR
A large study has produced strong evidence that a drug commonly used to treat the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis could safely prevent fractures in elderly women who have bones that aren't as weak... [read more].

HIPAA and Data Sharing: Rethinking Both for the Digital Age
HealthcareITNews
Ironically, HIPAA was written at a time when most providers were on paper charts and submitting paper claims. It established a framework for protecting patient information and focused heavily on the way providers shared patient information. The subsequent HITECH (Health Information for Economic and Clinical Health) Act of 2009 focused on the promotion of electronic medical records and "meaningful use" in the health information technology sector... [read more].

Don't Pick Doctors Based On Where They Went to Medical School
Reuters
Where a doctor went to medical school is in the U.S. doesn't predict how well that doctor's patient will do, a new study suggests... [read more].

Expert Laments Dearth of Podiatrists in Nigeria, Says Only Two Exist
ThisDay
Despite five million Nigerians suffering from diabetes with tens of thousands of such people at risk of diabetes foot ulcer, the country only has two podiatrists, the Project Coodinator, Gintervenes Health Foundation (GHF), Dr. Andrew Agun has said... [read more].

Why Does Meghan Markle Wear Shoes That Are Too Big for Her?
CheatSheet
Is it an optical illusion or does Meghan Markle actually wear shoes that are way too big for her feet? The "phenomenon" was identified last spring as she stepped out in a pair of beige, strappy heels. It appeared the Duchess of Sussex's feet were swimming in her kicks... [read more].

Free Download: New Infection Control Resources for Podiatry Settings

The CDC and The Joint Commission are offering free online resources to address infection control in the podiatry and orthopedic and pain management settings.

Download and share these resources below:

Guide to Infection Prevention for Outpatient Podiatry Settings (available now),
Guide to Infection Prevention in Orthopedic and Pain Management Office Settings (coming soon),
PDF checklist for other outpatient settings, which is adapted from the CDC's Guide to Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care.

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GET PUBLISHED!

APMSA would like to feature the journalistic talents of its members throughout the year. If you have an article to contribute and/or story ideas for the APMSA’s digital presence, please send an email to Ms. Keith (hakeith@apmsa.org).

Photos are an important part of APMSA digital publications. We are looking for authentic, high-resolution images showcasing students and activities at the podiatry colleges to include in our communications. Student members are invited to submit photos at any time. Click here to read the guidelines.

Whether you’re a writer, photographer or artist there’s an opportunity to submit your work.

Interested in Podiatric Public Health?

If so, consider becoming a student member of the Podiatric Health (POD) Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA) through the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).

APMA sponsors 10 podiatric medical students from each of the podiatric medical colleges (first-come, first-served basis) to become student members of the APHA. The APHA POD Section will provide you with a platform to discuss podiatric public health issues such as diabetic limb salvage, falls prevention and physician well-being. You can also become part of ther Section’s leadership during your time as a podiatric medical student!

If you are interested, complete the application by clicking here and submit it to APMA's Sara Chergosky at skchergosky@apma.org.

Beta Testers Needed

The APMSA is preparing to launch the APMSA Community by early November. The site will be a secure, dynamic online community for students, potential podiatry students, and alumni to interact, engage, and discuss issues. Community members will have a place to collaborate, ask questions, provide answers or resources, and discuss the hot topics of the day.

We need beta group volunteers to field-test the Community in the coming weeks to help make the site more comprehensive and user-friendly. What will this entail? Beta Testing is the testing phase prior to the launch of an online community site. It requires a sample group of users to complete exercises designed to test the functionality and features of the site. To join the APMSA Beta Testing Group, please e-mail Heather Keith at hakeith@apmsa.org.

Take Care of Yourself

With World Mental Health Day and National Hand Washing Day falling on October 10th and 15th, respectively, we are reminded this month to take care of ourselves as well as our patients. Here are 6 ways to refresh your mental health:

Schedule a therapy session like it's a workout - sessions are no longer bound to an office visit and can be done remotely using technology.
Do an actual workout - regular exercise is proven to improve mental health.
Back away from your phone - constant use of your phone doesn't allow your mind to rest, so taking a break can be beneficial.
Go to sleep 10 minutes earlier - reduced sleep can lead to social problems and increased loneliness.
Use your vacation days - traveling has been shown to decrease stress, improve sleep quality, lower the risk of heart disease and boost general happiness.
Stock your kitchen with brain foods - healthy eating can lower the risk of depression and suicide, and also improves mood by boosting the immune system.

Read more about these tips here.
Credit: ABC News

Tell All Your Friends About Health Professions Week

Health Professions Week (HPW) is an exciting FREE week-long event for high school and college students interested in learning more about careers in the health professions. It is inspired by a vision of interprofessional collaborative practice as key to the safe, high quality, accessible, patient-centered care desired by all. HPW is a first-of-its-kind interprofessional recruitment event with the power to increase the profile of and interest in the health professions.

Correction: In our October 5, 2018 Issue of One Step Ahead, we published an article titled "Loans, loans... What to do with those Student Loans!" The author credit should read Vincenzo Palmieri, DPM, ABPM Diplomate and William Chagares, DPM, ABPM Treasure.

THANK YOU

The APMSA gratefully acknowledges our Partners for their generous support of the APMSA student programs and services:

Corporations
Bako Diagnostics
Comfortfit Labs, Inc.
DARCO International, Inc.
New Balance Athletics
PICA Group
PowerStep
Present e-Learning Systems
Vionic Group, LLC

Organizations
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association