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  1. Mark Dave Smith
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    Indemnity insurance

    We've just received notice from the UK College of Podiatry. They are removing the indemnity insurance for overseas practicing members. We were...
    Thread by: Mark Dave Smith, Feb 21, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  2. Mark Dave Smith
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    Locum cover needed

    No it hasn't, feel free to contact me on terrinda82@gmail.com
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Nov 13, 2016 in forum: Employment in New Zealand
  3. Mark Dave Smith
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    Locum cover needed

    Hello, I'm looking for a registered Podiatrist to cover my busy clinic in Christchurch for August 2017, whilst I travel overseas. If you are from...
    Thread by: Mark Dave Smith, Nov 7, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Employment in New Zealand
  4. Mark Dave Smith
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    Fees in NZ

    I spoke to the SOCAP membership officer and the chair back in Feb and June this year and they confirmed I was covered to work and receive my...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Nov 26, 2012 in forum: New Zealand
  5. Mark Dave Smith
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    Fees in NZ

    Thanks for your reply Kate. You have summed up my feelings as somebody who has just entered the profession in NZ. High fees can up to a point be...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Oct 10, 2012 in forum: New Zealand
  6. Mark Dave Smith
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    Set Up Costs

    Holy smoke you guys are paying serious money for equipment in Aus.
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Sep 12, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  7. Mark Dave Smith
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    Set Up Costs

    I'm in Christchurch, New Zealand and I find it much much cheaper to buy from the UK. The kiwi dollar is riding high and I have a good supplier of...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  8. Mark Dave Smith
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    Ready for an emergency in the office?

    http://www.shakeout.govt.nz/ Looking forward to this in a few weeks.
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. Mark Dave Smith
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    Foot Health Practitioners - what are they

    New Zealand practitioners tend not to worry about what's going on over in blighty too much. They generally are not aware of the mish-mash of...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Sep 11, 2012 in forum: United Kingdom
  10. Mark Dave Smith
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    Fees in NZ

    Thanks for that Greg, I have sent an enquiry. :drinks
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: New Zealand
  11. Mark Dave Smith
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    LACK OF PODIATRY JOBS IN NZ

    Hi Holah123, I think it's a little similar down here in Chch, not what you know but who you know. Lots of the pods have had to relocate after the...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Aug 14, 2012 in forum: Employment in New Zealand
  12. Mark Dave Smith
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    Fees in NZ

    And are we already carrying the can for another group of podiatry specialists?
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Aug 14, 2012 in forum: New Zealand
  13. Mark Dave Smith
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    Fees in NZ

    As I am not a member of Podiatry NZ I don't have an invite to the back slapping party in Auckland. I'm afraid that as far as professional...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: New Zealand
  14. Mark Dave Smith
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    Fees in NZ

    Thanks for taking the time Greg, your a gentleman. Regards, Mark.
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Aug 2, 2012 in forum: New Zealand
  15. Mark Dave Smith
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    Fees in NZ

    Hi Greg, Thanks for the reply. As outsiders my wife and I have found professional registration information hard to come by and feel fustrated....
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Aug 1, 2012 in forum: New Zealand
  16. Mark Dave Smith
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    Fees in NZ

    I would welcome some comments on the following: I hypothesise APC fees are high because: The board is a small organisation with few...
    Thread by: Mark Dave Smith, Aug 1, 2012, 21 replies, in forum: New Zealand
  17. Mark Dave Smith
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    What is appropriate pay for a new grad?

    Does such a thing exist over her in NZ?
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Practice Management
  18. Mark Dave Smith
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    Orthotics that don't fit in shoes

    Get over yourself, toughen up and eat some concrete for breakfast.
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Mark Dave Smith
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    Regulation of Podiatry

    I de-registered in November last year, a very warm feeling indeed. Alas I have left the country to practice in New Zealand, where a podiatrist is...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: United Kingdom
  20. Mark Dave Smith
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    Barefoot vs Shod Running: New Article in Podiatry Today Magazine

    I would be very interested to see how plantar forefoot fat pads hold up long term to barefoot running. Would transverse shearing forces going...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, May 8, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Mark Dave Smith
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    Dry Needling in Christchurch

    Afternoon all, I'm interested in learning more about the dry needling technique for treatment of VP's. Are any of my colleagues currently...
    Thread by: Mark Dave Smith, May 8, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: New Zealand
  22. Mark Dave Smith
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    New name needed for multiple puncture technique / Dry needling

    May I suggest Dry F.I.S.Ting if the good Dr Spooner hasn't already beaten my to that one.
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. Mark Dave Smith
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    Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

    Afternoon all and hello from sunny Christchurch, New Zealand. Like many of the posters before me, I've spent an afternoon avidly reading this...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  24. Mark Dave Smith
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    Regulation of Podiatry

    I really enjoyed ringing the HPC back in October to dereigister before emigrating to NZ, although they still tried to convince me to stay...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: United Kingdom
  25. Mark Dave Smith
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    UK podiatrist looking to relocate to NZ

    My wife and I are UK pods and have relocated to Christchurch recently. We found work after lots of letter writing and getting to know people...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Apr 24, 2012 in forum: Employment in New Zealand
  26. Mark Dave Smith
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    Looking for employment in Christchurch

    Hi, I'm moving to CHCH in November and am looking for employment. I qualified from Universirty of Plymouth (UK) in 2003 and was fortunate enough...
    Thread by: Mark Dave Smith, Oct 2, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Employment in New Zealand
  27. Mark Dave Smith
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    New Graduate registration

    Hi Aengus, We are moving to NZ in November after spending the last 2 1/2 years getting our skilled migrant visas. My wife and I have relatives...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Sep 22, 2011 in forum: New Zealand
  28. Mark Dave Smith
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    Which running shoes do you wear?

    Adidas zx 8000 in aqua - 1989 model at work, Adidas handball spezial for 5 a side (great midfoot cutaway suits my foot) and New balance 7 series...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  29. Mark Dave Smith
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    Pod/lab tech in christchurch

    Hi all, I'm a UK degree educated pod with 7 years private experience looking to find useful employment in Christchurch NZ. I currently produce my...
    Thread by: Mark Dave Smith, Feb 7, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Employment in New Zealand
  30. Mark Dave Smith
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    Age concern

    Here's a thought. Auntie Doris purchases a disposable set of instruments and attends a nail cutting clinic. Unknown to her, Uncle Peter has...
    Post by: Mark Dave Smith, Dec 21, 2008 in forum: United Kingdom
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