World-Class Care Abroad: A Lesson in Discretion, Culture, and Trust
Friday, August 15, 2025
Dr. Haider on Delivering World-Class Care Abroad: A Lesson in Discretion, Culture, and Trust
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In a recent interview, MSSNY Board Chair Dr. Nameer Haider reflected on the nuanced demands of providing medical care internationally, specifically for a high-profile patient in the UAE. He underscored the essential balance between clinical excellence and cultural respect, noting that healing also depends on adapting to local expectations, ensuring patient privacy, and honoring formal protocols. According to Dr. Haider, these qualities are the backbone of fostering trust in any medical encounter, particularly when treating VIPs in unfamiliar environments.
Despite operating far from Utica, he emphasized that such experiences reinforce rather than disconnect from the core values upheld by MSSNY physicians. His account highlights how adaptability, humility, and sensitivity define professional success, especially when medical practice transcends borders. For physicians practicing in New York, Dr. Haider's observations exemplify how the Art and Science of Medicine unite when delivering care with competence and cultural awareness.
Confronting Bias in Medicine: Dr. Matthew Rivera's Story of Resilience
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For Dr. Matthew Rivera, prejudice has been more than an abstract concept. It has walked into his exam room. One patient refused to see him solely because of his last name. Others have made racist remarks about immigrants, unaware of Dr. Rivera's family history. In Resilience in Practice, MSSNY shares Dr. Rivera's journey of meeting these moments with composure, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to care.
Rather than allowing bias to define the interaction, Dr. Rivera focuses on his patients' needs, proving that empathy and excellence can rise above ignorance. His experiences underscore the reality that discrimination still touches the lives of physicians and that representation matters.
MSSNY's Minority Affairs Section exists to support and empower physicians facing these challenges, creating space for shared stories and collective action. Dr. Rivera's example inspires his colleagues to stand for equity, foster trust, and advance a healthcare system that values skill and humanity.
Meet MSSNY's Vice Speaker
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MSSNY's Vice Speaker, Dr. Jane Simpson, shares why New York's young doctors must unite in organized medicine to protect the profession's future. Hear her story on MLMIC's "The Verdict."
MSSNY Members Score Big: Exclusive Mets, Yankees, and Jets Offers for 2025
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Urge Governor to Veto Legislation to Expand Surgical Scope of Podiatrists
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Physicians are urged to contact Governor Hochul to request that she veto S.6693-B/A.4613-B, legislation which passed at the very end of the Session that threatens patient safety by significantly expanding the scope of surgical practice for podiatrists without ensuring adequate training, oversight, or patient protections. MSSNY has joined with the American Medical Association, the New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons, and several other specialty societies to oppose this legislation: S6693-B-A4613-B-Letter-to-Governor.
There are a number of serious concerns with this bill, but the greatest concern is its authorization of podiatrists to perform partial and total ankle replacement (TAR), a high-risk procedure that is not required in core podiatric residency training. TAR is one of the most technically demanding procedures in surgery, with significantly higher complication and revision rates when performed by low-volume or inadequately trained surgeons. The complexity and risk of this procedure demand training and oversight consistent with orthopedic surgical pathways.
Other concerning provisions include:
- Extending operative authority for podiatrists to soft tissue of the leg below the tibial tuberosity.
- Expanding wound care privileges to areas above the ankle, using vague "contiguity" language without required with vascular or plastic surgery, even though such wounds often involve systemic disease and require multidisciplinary coordination
Urge Governor to Veto Latest Wrongful Death Bill and Preserve Patient Access to Healthcare
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Despite Governor Hochul vetoing similar bills three times due to their impact on wrongful death damages and liability insurance costs, nearly identical legislation (S4423/A6063) has again passed the Senate and Assembly. MSSNY and 16 specialty societies are urging another veto. MSSNY has joined with 16 specialty societies to urge the Governor to again veto this legislation.
At the same time, it is imperative for physicians to individually urge the Governor to veto the Latest Wrongful Death Bill and Preserve Patient Access to Healthcare, pointing out that any legislation to update New York's wrongful death law must be balanced to also bring down our extraordinary medical liability costs.
Please remind the Governor that this legislation is fundamentally at odds with the policy efforts of many who seek to protect and expand patient access to care. Moreover, it is even more untenable given the huge cuts to New York's healthcare system as a result of the reconciliation bill out of Washington that will greatly increase New York's uninsured population and create a several billion-dollar Budget gap.
What They Didn't Teach You in Residency: Contracts, Coverage & Getting Paid What You're Worth
Your transition from residency to practice is one of your most important and vulnerable moments in your medical career. Before signing your first employment contract or assuming your attending role, ensure you understand the fine print that could shape your future. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, MSSNY launches its Doctors Inc. webinar series with two powerful sessions designed to empower residents and fellows with essential legal and financial knowledge.
Session One, Get Paid What You're Worth, will help you confidently evaluate and negotiate employment contracts, covering everything from RVUs and bonuses to restrictive clauses and industry benchmarks.
Session Two, Understanding Malpractice: What They Don't Teach You About Liability Insurance, unpacks the complexities of claims-made vs. occurrence policies, tail coverage, consent-to-settle clauses, and more, so you're not caught off guard when it matters most.
This no-fluff business series is built for busy trainees, offering high-impact information in a compact, engaging format. Don't let a vague contract or unclear liability terms compromise your career, income, or independence. MSSNY is here to help you take control.
Have You Checked Out the MSSNY CME Website Lately?
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Statistics show that the average webinar registration to attendance rate falls between 40-50%. Did you register for one of MSSNY's 2024-2025 Medical Matters webinars, but something else came up? Great news, you can now view ALL of them on the MSSNY CME website! And while you're there, be sure to check out all of the more than 70 courses available.
Are You Tired of Working the First 4 Months of the Year for Free?
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👉 Sick of writing huge checks to the IRS?
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