Increasingly Tender Right Heel Mass in a Young Male Magdalena Palac MD, Michael Chen MD, Neel D. Gupta MD, Patrick Valente MD, Jeremy Nguyen, MD, FACR
ORLEANS PARISH MEDICAL SOCIETY: A Year of Growth, Advocacy, and Engagement
HISTORY 23-year-old male presents with a history of right heel pain for the past 4 years. Patient denies any specific history of trauma.
we have submitted proposed training and qualification criteria for physicians in health leadership positions in Louisiana to the Louisiana State Medical Society for discussion. We believe that strong, well-qualified physician leadership is essential to shaping policies that best serve our profession and our patients. Recognizing the importance of digital engagement, OPMS is also exploring new social media initiatives to connect with younger physicians and increase accessibility. By embracing modern communication platforms, we hope to broaden our reach, amplify our advocacy efforts, and encourage more physicians to become active members of our society. We look forward to a productive year of growth, collaboration, and impact.
The Orleans Parish Medical Society (OPMS) is excited to begin the new year by welcoming our newly elected officers, who will lead our organization in advancing the interests of physicians and patients in our community. With a renewed commitment to advocacy and engagement, OPMS is focused on strengthening our membership and ensuring that we remain relevant in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. To enhance participation, we are expanding our outreach efforts with initiatives targeting medical trainees, new graduates, and women in medicine. Additionally, we are developing activities for the spouses of members to foster a stronger sense of community. By addressing the unique needs of these groups, we aim to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for physicians at all stages of their careers. Advocacy remains at the heart of our mission, particularly in protecting the integrity of medicine and upholding respect for science in an increasingly complex political climate. This year,
John Cole, MD OPMS President
Josh Lowentritt, MD OPMS Immediate Past President
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