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2013 is shaping up to be an eventful year for IMSWF and me. The first thing on my agenda is my involvement with the Independent Physicians Association of Lee County (IPALC). I was recently elected to be the President of this organization. IPALC is a group of physicians who are concerned about maintaining the quality of medical care in our community. There are a variety of financial and societal pressures that are motivating change in the organization of the delivery of medical care. It is our mission to serve as an independent group that preserves patient choice, encourages the development of efficient and cost effective care models, and facilitates a healthy dialogue about the quality of healthcare in Lee County. I encourage you to visit the IPALC website to learn more. Going forward IPALC plans to totally revamp the website in order to have a user friendly method to find a suitable physician, surgical center or diagnostic service request.  The upgrade will allow patients to request services/referrals and for IPALC member providers to refer patients as well.  Noting the planned upgrade for the IPALC website, please keep this in mind when reviewing the present site.

 

 The second item on my calendar for 2013 is my Board re-certification exam. All of the physicians at IMSWF are board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. This board certification is a distinction that ensures that your doctor is part of an elite group that has met rigorous standards through intensive study, self-assessment and evaluation. It is important to note that not all practicing doctors are board certified.

 

The re-certification process happens every 10 years and is a very intensive process. The exam covers every facet of Internal Medicine and poses difficult questions about the seemingly infinite number of problems an Internal Medicine doctor might face at any time. For the doctors at IMSWF, rigorous studying did not stop after medical school. We are constantly reading, learning, and practicing in order to be at the top of our game in order to provide our patients with unparalleled care.

 

Because of the time commitments involved in studying for this board exam, I am changing the format of my newsletters. I am starting a new segment called 'What Is Doctor Reading?' Where I will share interesting medical articles and studies so that you can peek into the day-to-day life of a physician. I will be sending emails periodically with links to my blog where you can explore and learn about the wide world of medicine. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Raymond Kordonowy, MD 

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• 1 Onion
• 3 Cans Joan of Arc spicy chili beans
• 1 large can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• Seasoning mix- chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin to taste

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