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[newpodgrad]

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Hey guys

While looking for jobs , I inquired with a few local hospitals about how to go about getting privileges.

Several of them sent me info and I wanted to highlight a board concern.

Not sure how to really take it, but here’s a excerpt from one of the docs re: board status.

“Board Certification Requirement means certification from one of the following boards: the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, or those Boards which may be approved by the Executive Committee to satisfy this Requirement”

As a disclaimer, I’m not a HUGE surgery pod. I enjoyed it , and did it in residency because, well, that’s what we had to do. And I’m fine with my forefoot procedures. I believe I’ve done well with them at my current level. I don’t care to do TARS, scopes mid foot fusions etc. I have no problem referring them out. I took the ABFAS qualifying tests etc, because again, it’s encouraged in residency and passed them.

Looking at this doc, it almost seems like this board required if you wanted to be on staff. The little statement at the end regarding “or those boards” seems like it might open the door for ABPM with some petitioning or something.

What do you guys make of this? I have heard from others that ABPM will get involved with issues regarding privileges etc. Is there more to this picture than meets the eye?

Thanks in advance for everyone’s take

 

[diabeticfootdr]

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Dr Smasher ain't no snitch

We are on this. At this moment, I say "we", because my term on the ABPM BOD expires in 7.5 hours.

Rest assured, there will be swift and definitive actions from ABPM.

This communication from ABFAS is wholly unprofessional, divisive, and our legal team is investigating the violations of federal and state laws.

It also misrepresents APMA's position.

Moving forward, I have total confidence in the ABPM BOD and in their resolve to defend the profession and our Diplomates from this assault.

 

[Feli]

... my term on the ABPM BOD expires in 7.5 hours.
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[Adam Smasher]

I'm more amused that ABFAS needs little old me to use what little social capital I have to try to influence the credentialing of my colleagues. If I can't convince the hospital to pay me for call, why would I be able to convince them to change credentialing policy?