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Issue Date: August 27, 2026
Podiatric Medical News
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August 27, 2026 #8,345
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PODIATRIC QUICK POLL
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AT THE COLLEGES - PART 1
WesternU CPM Welcomes New Students with White Coat Ceremony
Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Podiatric Medicine (WU-CPM) held its white coat ceremony Aug. 7, 2026, in Claremont, California. CPM faculty cloaked 26 students in white coats for the first time to welcome them into the profession and to remind them of their responsibilities as healers.
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| White Coat Ceremony at WU-CPM (Photo: Jeff Malet) |
"Today marks the beginning of an incredible journey," said CPM Acting Dean Jacqueline Truong, DPM, MPH. This ceremony signifies you entering into a profession dedicated to improving the lives of others.
Source: Rodney Tanaka, Western News [8/25/26]
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AT THE COLLEGES - PART 2
Midwestern University and UI Establish New Articulation Agreement
Midwestern University and the University of Iowa (UI) have established a new Admissions and Articulation Agreement designed to streamline educational pathways for qualified students pursuing graduate health sciences degrees. Articulation agreements serve as vital academic bridges, creating clear, structured transitions between undergraduate studies and professional graduate programs.
Beginning with the incoming class matriculating in Fall 2027, the agreement offers guaranteed admission interviews for qualified University of Iowa applicants across Midwestern University’s degree programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, optometry, podiatric medicine, veterinary medicine, and various health sciences disciplines.
Source: Midwestern University
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Vernon Health Welcomes Its First WI Podiatrist
Vernon Health is expanding access to specialty care with the addition of Anila Rafiq, DPM, the organization’s first podiatrist. Dr. Rafiq obtained her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Ohio. She then completed her residency in Madison, Wisconsin at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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| Dr. Anila Rafiq |
Most recently, Dr. Rafiq completed her fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Emory Midtown University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Vernon Reporter [8/25/26]
PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS
NY Hiker Injured on Mount Marcy Gets Help from Passing Podiatrist
A Rochester hiker who injured an ankle near the summit of Mount Marcy had some unexpected help in a difficult spot: A passing hiker happened to be a podiatrist. The 50-year-old slipped on a wet rock and heard a crack in their ankle near the summit of New York's highest peak last week, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
Before rescuers arrived, an unidentified passing hiker who was a podiatrist stopped to help and splinted the injured hiker's ankle.
Source: Ryan Miller, lohud.com [8/25/26]
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY
9 Workflows Driving Your Claim Denials, Ranked
More than 400 revenue cycle leaders told Inovalon which workflows send their claims back. The ranking reads as a to-do list for whoever owns the front end of the practice.
No. 4. Missing or invalid claim data
Thirty-five percent named missing or invalid claim data, and 14% called it their top driver. This is where care setting matters most in the entire survey. Twenty-two percent of post-acute respondents called it their single biggest driver, against 9% of ambulatory and 8% of acute respondents.
If your practice has post-acute exposure, weight this higher than its rank suggests. The standard remedy is customized claim scrubbing, which 43% of respondents overall report using, but only 30% of post-acute organizations, against 53% of hospitals and 52% of ambulatory practices. The setting with the biggest data problem has the least tooling aimed at it.
Source: Austin Littrell, Physicians Practice [8/18/26]
FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY
What Income is Not Taxed by the IRS?
It might feel as if the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are non-taxable.
7. Municipal bond interest
Government-issued bond interest is mostly tax-exempt, but some municipal bond interest might be taxable at federal and state levels.
For example, U.S. Treasury securities are taxable at the federal level. Corporate bond interest is taxable at both the federal and state levels.
Source: Kelley R. Taylor, Kiplinger
QUERIES (CLINICAL)
Query: Post-COVID Peripheral Neuropathy and Restless Leg Syndrome
Podiatry practices are being inundated with post-COVID side-effects, including peripheral neuropathy and restless leg syndrome. Whether due to the micro-clotting in arterioles, short fiber neuropathy, or from the spike protein, it is real! What therapies are actually helping?
Mark Dollard, DPM, Sterling, VA
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (STUDENT ENROLLMENT)
RE: Why I Said Yes to a Career Panel — and Why More of Us Should
From: Mikkel Jarman, DPM
Earlier this month, I heard from an associate professor at Arizona State University's School of Life Sciences, inviting me to sit on a career panel for BioBridge, a program that helps first-generation and lower-income students navigate the transition into college. It was an easy yes—I'm an ASU graduate myself. The panel, set for September 21 on the Tempe campus, will bring together people from different life-science careers to talk about how we got where we are and what we'd tell a student just starting out. Many of these students are pre-med. When I sat in those same classrooms years ago, I hadn't even heard of podiatry as a path into medicine. No one handed me a list of options that included it; someone mentioned it to me almost by accident, and that single conversation redirected the whole course of my career. The organizers specifically wanted someone to speak about specialized podiatry, and I wanted to be that accidental conversation for another student—especially at my own alma mater.
I keep coming back to the conversation our profession has been having about our shrinking applicant pipeline. Podiatry school application numbers have declined in recent years, and part of the problem is simple: too few of us are in the room when students are still deciding what medicine could look like for them. We won't fix that with better brochures or a stronger marketing push. We fix it one room at a time, with practicing podiatrists willing to show up and talk honestly with students who haven't made up their minds yet. If your local university runs a program like BioBridge, I'd encourage you to reach out—they were glad to have me, and our profession needs you to be that voice for someone else.
Mikkel Jarman, DPM, Chandler, AZ
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (SCAMS)
From: Name Withheld 2
I, too, was victimized by the “Department of Health” scam that “Name Withheld” described on Podiatric Medical News. I took my computer to a very reputable Computer/IT store who I have successfully dealt with for years and who specializes in dealing with unfortunate problems of this type. He shared with me that the perpetrator embeds a program in the affected computer, and that while turning the computer off and changing passwords is of some help, the only actual “cure” is to remove and re-install all programs that the “victim” is still using, while leaving all documents intact.
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OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Terry Ray Donmoyer, DPM
Dr. Terry Ray Donmoyer, 70, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. Terry earned his podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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| Dr. Terry Donmoyer |
In his younger years, he owned and operated a private podiatry practice in Lebanon, PA. More recently, he worked as a pharmacist at Tri-Valley Pharmacy in Pine Grove, where he continued to use his knowledge and experience to help others.
Source: H L Snyder Funeral Home
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - WATKINSVILLE, GA
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - ELLICOTT CITY, MD
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SPOKANE, WA
35 year established and turnkey practice in Spokane, WA grossing $800k/year. Owner wants to cut back or retire. Wanting to pay it forward by offering the same work-life balance opportunity that I have enjoyed. Enjoy low cost of living, minimal traffic, access to mountains, lakes and four seasons. Email Thomasink50@gmail.com
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FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITY - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Loma Linda Foot and Ankle Center is a busy, well-established, physician-owned podiatry practice seeking a full-time Associate Podiatrist to join our growing team. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and ethical physician with excellent clinical and surgical skills who is committed to providing outstanding patient care. Qualifications: *DPM degree from an accredited institution *Completion of a minimum 24-month surgical residency *Board Qualified or Board Certified (preferred) *Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills *California license (or eligible for licensure) Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV to: llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EUGENE, OREGON
Tracktown USA! Seeking full-time rearfoot associate to join our team, ABFAS BQ/BC. Both strong clinical and surgical skills are required. 1-2 years out of residency preferred. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Buy-in possible/suggested. Enjoy: skiing, world class road, gravel and mountain biking, fly fishing, sailing, surfing, the Oregon Coast, University of Oregon Ducks, minor league baseball, great live music, Eugene Ballet, Eugene Symphony. CV to dustydock@gmail.com
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON - MANHATTAN, NY
Join Gotham Footcare, a thriving Manhattan practice offering competitive compensation, health benefits, and a $10,000 relocation bonus. Board-Eligible or Board-Certified candidates are required; strong surgical skills are preferred. Email your CV to ana@gothamfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - TUCSON, ARIZONA
The Sonoran Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a motivated podiatrist to join our growing multi-physician private practice serving Tucson, Green Valley, and Oro Valley. We offer a $200,000 base salary, comprehensive benefits, an established patient base from day one, strong referral relationships, surgical exposure, supportive mentorship, and long-term growth opportunities. Enjoy a collaborative, patient-centered environment with the autonomy to develop your own practice style. Contact: contact@sonoranfootandankle.com
GENERAL NONSURGICAL PODIATRIST (DPM) - BASSETT HEALTHCARE NETWORK
Looking to join a respected, physician-led healthcare system in beautiful Central New York? Bassett Healthcare Network, an academic health system affiliated with Columbia University, seeks a General Nonsurgical Podiatrist (DPM) to join an established team of podiatrists and surgeons. Enjoy an immediate referral base from 300+ primary care providers, competitive compensation of $180,000-$225,000, uncapped incentive potential, and a sign-on bonus up to $50,000. Comprehensive benefits include malpractice coverage, CME support, retirement plan, and generous paid time off. Experience an exceptional quality of life in a vibrant lakeside community with year-round outdoor and cultural activities. Apply Today! https://apply.workable.com/bassett-healthcare-network/j/0369091E87/
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Onyx health group is looking to hire podiatrists for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities in the Cleveland and Dayton areas. Set your own hours, clinical support, excellent commission pay. New grads as well as those with experience are welcome to apply. Info@onyxhealthgrp.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NEW YORK
Well-established podiatry practice in Albany, NY seeks a motivated podiatrist board qualified in forefoot surgery, with strong interests in forefoot surgery, wound care, and sports medicine. Serving the Albany community for over 40 years, we have a strong referral base providing immediate patient volume and professional growth. Position includes surgical privileges and hospital call at a local 440-bed hospital. Competitive compensation, mentorship, and partnership track available. Send CV to Steven.Lam2@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITIES - CT, DE, FL, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA & WV
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the nation's largest podiatric group, is hiring! We have current and upcoming opportunities for doctors ready to join now, as well as positions planned for 2027. Join a growing team committed to advanced technology, exceptional patient care, professional development, and long-term career growth. Must be licensed or in the process of obtaining licensure. To learn more, email your cover letter and resume to: recruiting@us-fas.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation, benefits package, and generous sign-on bonus offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
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Join Footcare Now! From dermatology to reconstructive surgery, our platform drives your growth with full-time, part-time, or flexible roles. Learn while you earn in the heart of New York—relocation assistance provided! Apply now: Send your CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AL, AZ, GA, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK, SC & TN
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
MOBILE POSITIONS - DAYTONA, JACKSONVILLE, NAPLES, ORLANDO, PANHANDLE, SARASOTA, TAMPA
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
LOOKING FOR YOUR FOREVER PRACTICE? JOIN OUR TEAM! - NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a well-rounded Associate Podiatrist interested in a long-term relationship and partnership opportunity within our growing, diverse, and highly successful practice in Northwestern New Jersey. We offer an outstanding work environment, competitive salary, excellent benefits, and significant professional growth potential. To apply, send your résumé to: John.guiliana@gmail.com
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