Thursday 8 December 2016

Smarter Cash Model

Offering cash plans to your patients is an emerging concept that shows promise. In this model, patients make a monthly payment to the practice and they contract for a specific level of service. In some cases, there may be a monthly cap on visits.

In others, the number of visits may be unlimited and more akin to a health-club model where there are no limits or barriers—or even appointments to make. This model works for some practices that have the right demographic.

If your practice is set up in an affluent area where patients have more disposable income, the cash-plan model works well. It is driven by numbers, however; if you have a few hundred patients paying $100 a month, you’ll be making $240,000 to $360,000 a year.

If you opt for a more aggressive model that only charges $75 a month but you have 1,000 patients signed up, that turns into $900,000 a year coming in to your practice.

On the other hand, accounting for multiple billing profiles can be a nightmare when you’re trying to remember who was billed when, what their caps on services are, whether their plans are renewable, and so on. To manage this kind of problem, you need the right tools. Fortunately, there is software available today that’s flexible enough to manage all the varieties of plans you can offer.

Top 20 Highest Income Health Professions in Canada (2016)

Manual osteopathy is the #9 highest paid health profession in Canada. It also offers 1 to 4 years education programs. The one year diploma is the quickest education program of the top 20 health professions in Canada.

Students wishing to have a lucrative,
emotionally and financially rewarding health career should look into becoming a manual osteopath.

1- Medicine, Surgery & Osteopathic Medicine $161,000 to $576,000
2- Dentistry $114,000 to $315,000
3- Podiatrist $250,000
4- Optometrist $175,000
5- Anesthesiologist assistant $120,000
6- Pharmacist $109,000
7- Registered radiologist assistant $102,000
8- Chiropractic $100,000
9- Manual osteopath $90,000
10- Physician's assistant $89,000
11- Veterinarian $80,000
12- Perfusionist $80,000
13- Orthotist & Prosthetist $78,000
14- Surgical assistant $75,000
15- Physical therapist (physiotherapist) $74,000
16- Radiation therapist $74,000
17- Pathologists' Assistant $72,000
18- Speech language pathologist $70,000
19- Medical Technologist Manager $70,000
20- Audiologist $70,000

Tuesday 6 December 2016

A Letter to NUMSS President

We graduate successful health professionals! 
 
Dr Pourgol’s business lectures are one of the reasons we graduate successful osteopaths. We teach students everything we know about business management. 

Here is a comment Dr Pourgol received from his student, osteopathic manual practitioner, Dani Reid (graduated August 2016) who opened her own private osteopathic clinic recently in London, Canada:

“Your help has been immeasurable. I'm so booked I haven't had time to implement a quarter of your tips from business lectures. Thank you!”




 

Tuesday 29 November 2016

NUMSS Registration in Spain

We are happy to announce that National University of Medical Sciences (Spain) has now been registered with the Registero Mercantil Central Seccion de Denominociones department of the government of Spain under “University of Medical Sciences Sociedad Limitada” on October 31, 2016. Our certification number is 16167263.

This was a time consuming and lengthy process and we are happy that is finally done! 

Sunday 27 November 2016

DO Copy Right Ownership

National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) is the only school offering a 4 years full time European style doctor of osteopathy (DO) program in Canada.

NUMSS has the copy right ownership of the title "Doctor of Osteopathy, DO" in Canada.

This tittle has been registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office of Industry Canada (registration # 1135344).
 
 

Wednesday 9 November 2016

Joining NLOA

Graduates of the doctor of osteopathy (DO) and the bachelor of science in osteopathy programs of National University of Medical Sciences are eligible to join the Newfoundland & Labrador Osteopathic Association (NLOA). Visit http://www.osteopathyassociation.ca/ for more information.

Sunday 6 November 2016

With Prime Minister of Canada

NUMSS president, Dr Shahin Pourgol attended an event with Honorable Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada to celebrate his first anniversary of becoming the prime minister.

Dr Pourgol was honored to receive this letter from the prime minister:

"Shahin -- one year ago today, we made history together.

On November 4, 2015, I had the honour of being sworn in as Prime Minister, and I named our country's Cabinet. A cabinet as diverse and as strong as Canada itself.

It was your hard work and your unwavering support that made this historic achievement possible. Thank you so very much, Shahin.

Justin Trudeau
Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada"

Friday 21 October 2016

Osteopathy Regulation in Canada


The word "osteopathy" is not regulated in any of provinces in Canada. The word "osteopath" is regulated. That is why our graduates are permitted to use the word "osteopathy" in their clinic names or call what they do "osteopathy". The term "osteopath" is regulated in Ontario and some provinces but not all.

In Quebec and some other provinces our graduates can call themselves "osteopath". In provinces where the term "osteopath" is regulated our graduates call themselves manual osteopaths or osteopathic manual practitioners.

Helping Athletes in Spain

National University of Medical Sciences graduate Dr. Joe Arrindell Jr, PT, DO (physiotherapist and osteopath) is quite active in helping athletes in Spain. 

Wednesday 19 October 2016

Dream Big, Take Action

Dream Big, Take Action

I have chosen “Dream Big, Take Action” as the motto for the Pourgol Family Coat of Arms because it signifies my life philosophy and the reason for my success.

When I started my first school of osteopathy, I dreamed big. I set a goal of teaching in 100 cities across the world. Now we have alumni in 68 countries (well over 100 cities worldwide). While “dreaming big” gives me the motivation and energy to persevere “taking action” is the part that makes my big dreams come true.

I teach my students everything I know about business because I want them to achieve financial success. You can also achieve your goals if you take action and do three things daily that bring you closer to your goals.

Dr. Shahin Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, PhD
President
NUMSS (Spain), NUMSS (USA)

Tuesday 18 October 2016

Meeting the prime Minister of Canada

NUMSS president, Dr Shahin Pourgol, has just received invitation to an event featuring Rt Honorable Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada this Friday 6PM at the Niagara Fallsview Resort. 
 
 

Saturday 15 October 2016

Meet NUMSS Graduate: Dr Abdulsalam Mohammed Yakasai, DPT

Physiotherapist, Dr. Abdulsalam Mohammed Yakasai is the first doctor of physical therapy (DPT) graduate of National University of Medical Sciences (Spain) in Nigeria.

Dr Yakasai is the admissions representative of NUMSS (Spain) in Nigeria. Physiotherapists in Nigeria who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in physical therapy should contact Dr Yakasai at abdulpeace1@gmail.com for information on NUMSS DPT program. 
 
 

Friday 14 October 2016

Meet NUMSS Graduate: Dr. Jung (James) Seok Kim, DO, DPT, DNM, PhD (candidate)

Osteopath & physiotherapist, Dr. James Seok Kim is a graduate of National University of Medical Sciences (Spain) who works at the Body & Mind Osteopathic Research Lab in Seoul, South Korea.

Anyone who wishes to have osteopathic care in Seoul could contact Dr Kim at 82-70-4847-8107 or at k2m888@naver.com.

NUMSS (Spain) teaches 33 health related degree programs including a doctor of osteopathy (DO) and a doctor of physiotherapy (DPT). To receive our information package please send an email to admissions@numss.com.

Sunday 9 October 2016

Bringing DPT to Iran

Did you know National University of Medical Sciences (Spain) is the only university that teaches a campus based post professional doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program in Iran?

We have an academic cooperation with Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences (AUMS). Our on-campus classes are held at this medical school and the classes are taught by the professors of the faculty of pharmacy of AUMS.

We have now over 300 physiotherapists as DPT students in Iran. 
 



 

Thursday 6 October 2016

Osteopathy Radio Show

Radio Show by Bermuda’s Only Osteopath

Osteopath Dr. Thomas Andrew, a student of National University of Medical Sciences (Spain) is the only osteopath in Bermuda. He has been invited by ZBM90 Radio Station in Bermuda to introduce the profession of osteopathy.
We are proud of you Thomas! 

Tuesday 4 October 2016

Academic Cooperation with Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

Our fourth on-campus pharmacology classes are being held at the Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences (AUMS) in Iran.

Dr Hemati of the AUMS faculty of pharmacy is the professor for this course.

The National University of Medical Sciences (Spain) on-campus pharmacology class in the city of Ahvaz is optional for NUMSS (Spain) students who wish to attend on-campus classes.

The classes are available online to all our DPT students.

We are grateful to Ahvaz Medical School for allowing us to use their facility and faculty. This academic cooperation serves to improve the profession of physiotherapy in Iran and as a result the health of society.



Saturday 1 October 2016

Thank you note from Kathleen Wynne, MPP (Ontario, Canada)

Our president, Dr Shahin Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, PhD is grateful to receive a thank you note from honourable Kathleen Wynne, MPP, the premier of Ontario (Canada). 


Thursday 29 September 2016

Newfoundland and Labrador Osteopathic Association (NLOA)

NLOA is the first ever osteopathy association in Newfoundland and Labrador and one of our alumnus is its president.

National University of Medical Sciences graduates who wish to get information about membership should contact NLOA president, Dr Matt Gibbons, DOMP, DO (Spain) at:

Newfoundland & Labrador Osteopathic Association
48 Bannister Street
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
Canada A1N 1W1
Telephone: (709) 747-7463 
 
 


Letter from Prime Minister to NUMSS President



National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) president Dr Shahin Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, PhD was surprised, honoured and happy to receive a handwritten message from honourable Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, thanking him for everything he does! 


Monday 26 September 2016

Guest Professor

Manual osteopath Andrew Chan, DOMP, president of National Osteopathic Alumni Association dropped by today to give a lecture on osteopathic philosophy as well as shoulder evaluation & treatment to our students.

We know how busy he is and are grateful he cares so much about his Alma Mater. 
 


 

NUMSS Made History

Did you know we introduced manual osteopathy to Bermuda?

Anyone wishing to receive manual osteopathic care in an exotic beautiful island setting in Bermuda should contact Thomas Andrew at the Reefs, a five star luxury resort in Southampton, Bermuda (https://www.facebook.com/thomaselisseou/about).

Thomas is the only practicing manual osteopath in Bermuda. He is one of the students of National University of Medical Sciences (Doctor of osteopathy - DO). 

Friday 23 September 2016

Newfoundland & Labrador Osteopathic Association (NLOA)

The province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada had no manual osteopathy association until this week. For the first time in history an association has been set up in this Canadian province and manual osteopath, Dr Matt Gibbons, DOMP, DO has been chosen as its president.

Dr Gibbons has a doctor of osteopathy degree from National University of Medical Sciences (Spain).
We are proud of Dr Gibbons and are sure under his direction the Newfoundland and Labrador Osteopathic Association (NLOA) will promote the profession effectively.

The NLOA website will be ready within a month. The contact information is:

Newfoundland & Labrador Osteopathic Association
48 Bannister street
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
Canada A1N 1W1
Tel: (709) 747-7463


Tuesday 20 September 2016

NUMSS Graduate on National TV

Dr Farjoud Shokouhi, PT, DPT the first Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) graduate of National University of Medical Sciences (Spain) in Iran has appeared on National TV to speak about physiotherapy.
We are quite proud of Dr Shokouhi. He is the only physiotherapist member of the supreme board of the Medical Council of Iran, in charge of licensing of health professionals in Iran.

Thursday 15 September 2016

BCAOMP Accepts NUMSS Alumni as Members

The British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (BCAOMP) accepts for membership the graduates of the bachelor of science in osteopathy and the doctor of osteopathy (DO) programs of National University of Medical Sciences (Spain).


Wednesday 14 September 2016

Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis Class in Tehran

The practical classes of National University of Medical Sciences held last week in Tehran for the Doctor of Physical Therapy students (instructor: Dr Sam Eslami, PT, MA, ND).




Tuesday 6 September 2016

Letter from President Barack Obama to Dr Pourgol

Our president, Dr Shahin Pourgol, MBA, DC, DO, PhD receives letter from Barack Obama, president of the United States of America.



Tuesday 30 August 2016

NUMSS Graduates in Toronto

We proudly present National University of Medical Sciences (Spain) graduates in Toronto (Ontario), the future successful osteopathic manual practitioners in Canada and elsewhere.