Orlando in July: a Preview of the National APMA Annual Scientific Meeting

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Orlando in July: A Preview of The National APMA Annual Scientific Meeting

Here’s the scoop on the upcoming conference.

BY WILL SCOTT, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, APMA

he APMA 2015 Annual Participating organizations include year: women versus men! Taking 81 Scientific Meeting (The Na- the American Society of Podiatric place on Saturday, July 25 at 2 p.m., tional), July 23–26 in Or- Medicine, the American Society of controversy debate veteran Emily lando, FL, is this summer’s Podiatric Dermatology, the American Cook, DPM, MPH, CPH, will captain premier foot and ankle con- College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics, the women’s team featuring Roya Tference. The National brings together the American Association of Women Mirmiran, DPM, and Dyane Tower, podiatrists, podiatric medical assistants Podiatrists, and the Association of Ex- DPM, MS, MPH. Dr. Cook’s husband, (PMAs), students, residents, and other tremity Nerve Surgeons. Jeremy Cook, DPM, MPH, CPH, will medical professionals from across the Also on Friday afternoon, the lead the men’s team that includes country for four days of learning and Young Physicians’ Program will pro- Patrick Burns, DPM, and Keith Cook, networking. With lectures covering everything from surgery and dermatology to ICD-10 and ethics, The National The National truly encompasses the full spectrum of podiatric medicine. There are sev- truly encompasses the full spectrum eral reasons The National stands apart from other conferences. (For more in- of podiatric medicine. formation about The National and to register online, visit www.apma.org/ TheNational) vide participants with an additional DPM. The dynamic session will be two CECH. The program offers a mix moderated by Alan Block, DPM. Sheer Scope of practice management and clini- The first topic discussed during No podiatric meeting can match cal advice for podiatrists who have the friendly competition will be the sheer scope of The National. This been in practice for ten years or less. “Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures.” is just one reason why The National The topics covered include student The men will argue for operative boasts more attendees than any other debt management, financial planning treatment while the women will ad- national foot and ankle meeting. The and liability, biomechanics and DME, vocate for non-operative manage- educational program offers up to 25 and compliance issues. Like the small ment. Next, the teams will tackle CECH and includes content specifical- group discussions, this session is free “Lapidus Bunionectomy.” The men ly for experienced members, young for attendees. Additionally, the Flori- will support weight-bearing post-op- physicians, and assistants. Attendees da Podiatric Medical Association will eratively, while the women will sup- can earn an additional four CECH at offer a Florida State Laws and Rules port non-weight-bearing. The final no additional cost by attending small session on Friday at 3:30 p.m. topic is “Treatment of Osteomyelitis.” group discussions on Friday, July 24. Part of the scope of The National The women will side with surgical Each two-hour discussion is present- includes confronting divisive topics treatment while the men will endorse ed by an APMA affiliate and focused head on. The popular controversy medical management. on that affiliate’s area of expertise. debates will take on a new twist this Continued on page 82 www.podiatrym.com JUNE/JULY 2015 | PODIATRY MANAGEMENT THE APMA

Orlando (from page 81) al grant from Universal Imaging, Inc. from the entire podiatric community. to support this workshop. This characteristic gives the meeting APMA is excited to once again Podiatrists interested in improving a reunion-like atmosphere and allows partner with the American Society of their surgical skills will want to take for excellent networking opportuni- Podiatric Medical Assistants (ASPMA) note of the other two workshops avail- ties. Catch up with old friends and to present the Podiatric Medical Assis- able at The National, both of which make new connections while wan- tants’ Educational Program at The Na- take place on Saturday, July 25. At- dering the exhibit hall between lec- tional. The program is a natural fit at tendees can participate in “Introduc- tures. Additionally, it is a time to the premier foot and ankle conference, tion to Ankle Arthroscopy” from 6:30– celebrate the entire podiatric commu- and provides PMAs with the chance to further develop the skills they use each day to help you. The PMA program at The National is a combination of Podiatry Management’s sessions to provide your assistant with Hall of Fame luncheon is returning to The National a working knowledge of common podiatric conditions and procedures as well in 2015! as practical advice for working with patients and managing an office. It is designed to provide a complete educa- 9 a.m., and “Advanced Ankle Arthros- nity while supporting the future of tion for your PMA. copy” from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. These the profession. workshops run concurrent to the reg- Podiatry Management’s Hall of Cutting-Edge Resources ular educational program, so no addi- Fame luncheon is returning to The The scope of The National extends tional CECH will be offered. Together, National in 2015! Joshua Gerbert, 82 to the exhibit hall. Once again, hun- these sessions offer attendees at The DPM, and Richard Bloch, JD, will be dreds of exhibitors will be on hand in National five hours of focused, hands- inducted on Friday, July 24 at 12:30 the expansive exhibit hall to showcase on surgical training. Each session will p.m. You may register to attend the the latest supplies and products in be led by Patrick Burns, DPM, with luncheon when you register for The podiatric medicine. The exhibit hall co-instructors David Yeager, DPM, and National; individual tickets are $75 at The National is the place to go for Stephen Palmer, DPM. Each workshop or you can purchase a table with 10 everything you need to augment your costs $250 to attend, and is limited seats for $750. Proceeds from ticket practice. Additionally, the Wright to 20 attendees. (If you have already sales benefit the APMA Educational Medical Labs RV will be onsite to pro- registered for The National and would Foundation Student Scholarship Fund. vide surgical demonstrations. like to add a workshop to your meeting Another great way to connect For a more hands-on training ex- experience, call 1-800-ASK-APMA). with colleagues and support the fu- perience, attend a workshop! This The National is also home to cut- ture of podiatric medicine is to join year, The National will offer three ting-edge research. The Oral Abstracts Team APMA! Participate in the Team APMA 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 25. The event will take place For a more hands-on training experience, on property at our host hotel, the Orlando World Center Marriott. Like attend a workshop! the Hall of Fame luncheon, proceeds from the event support the APMA Educational Foundation. Register workshops. The Ultrasound Work- and Evidence-Based Medicine Presenta- today at www.apma.org/TeamAPMA shop will take place on Friday, July tions on Friday, July 24, and the Posters to make your commitment to fitness 24, from 1:30–5:30 p.m. and earn Abstract Symposium on Saturday, July and the future of podiatric medicine! attendees an additional four CECH. 25, present the latest breakthroughs in Need another way to support the (If your state requires radiology podiatric medicine. Eight oral abstracts Educational Foundation? Join Mer- CECH, this is an excellent opportu- and seven evidence-based medicine edith L. Ward, DPM, as she pays it nity to earn more in addition to the presentations will be heard. The topics forward! Dr. Ward, an APMA Edu- hours already included in the edu- discussed cover the full range of podiat- cational Foundation scholarship re- cational program.) Instructor Nate ric medicine. In the exhibit hall, nearly cipient (2012–2013 and 2013–2014), Schwartz, DPM, and co-instructors 100 posters will be on display. The post- is offering a WERQ® fitness class on Albert Armstrong Jr., DPM, and Ben- er abstract competition provides awards Friday, July 24 at 5:30 a.m. to raise jamin Levine, MD, will lead partici- in a variety of categories, including stu- money for student scholarships. pants through the latest techniques dent and resident submissions. WERQ® is a fiercely fun dance fitness in ultrasound diagnostics. The fee to class based on pop, rock, and hip- participate is $200, and the workshop Community hop music taught by certified fitness is limited to 25 attendees. APMA has The National is, well, a nation- professionals. Registration is $20.15 designated an unrestricted educational meeting, and draws its attendees Continued on page 84

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Orlando (from page 82) pening in October, The National will exhibitors. Year after year, the ma- provide an excellent opportunity to jority of attendees indicate they are and proceeds from this event bene- prepare for the change. The final day “very satisfied” with their National fit the APMA Educational Founda- of the meeting will be devoted com- experience and would recommend tion Student Scholarship Fund (of pletely to ICD-10 and Medicare in- the meeting to a colleague. New ex- course). On-site registration takes centive programs. The morning will hibitors sign on to be a part of the place at the APMA booth (#923). begin with a breakfast symposium, premier foot and ankle conference Like the Team APMA 5K, the event is “Introduction to ICD-10.” APMA con- because they know it is where to open to attendees registered for The sultant and coding expert Harry Gold- find decision-makers in podiatric National and exhibitors, and family smith, DPM, and Ira Kraus, DPM will medicine. members of registrants and exhibitors are also welcome to participate. Your family will also enjoy the Year after year, the majority of attendees indicate they first-class accommodations of our host property, the Orlando World are “very satisfied” with their National experience and Center Marriott. It is the perfect property to take advantage of all the ex- would recommend the meeting to a colleague. citement of Orlando. Enjoy the onsite golf course, numerous dining op- tions, a luxurious spa, and a range of give a general overview of the new One of the reasons attendees recreation activities for children of all system. The session will be mod- enjoy their experience at The Nation- ages. The hotel is also a short drive erated by Laura Pickard, DPM. (Of al so much is because of the ease and from many of the city’s world-class course, waiting until The National to convenience of the meeting’s mobile 84 amusement parks! For more informa- start planning for ICD-10 is a terrible app. The National smartphone app tion about The National’s host hotel, idea. Visit www.apma.org/ICD10 for continues to gain in popularity, and transportation deals, and discounted invaluable resources, including com- we expect the trend to continue this amusement park tickets, go to www. plimentary webinars, and get your year! With the app you can search apma.org/Orlando. The cut-off date practice prepared today.) and filter education sessions and ex- to reserve a room at The National’s The crash course at breakfast will hibitors to create your own person- discounted rate of $193/night is June be followed by the ever-popular “The al itinerary; access floor plans and 26, so make your plans today! Ultimate APMA Coding Seminar: exhibit hall maps; receive breaking ICD-10.” In the first part of this ses- news alerts; and much more! Best of Authority sion, Dr. Goldsmith will expand upon all, if you still have last year’s app on The National is the place to be the introduction and launch into an your mobile device, you are all set to meet and mingle with academic advanced lecture on the intricacies for this year! If you do not have the app, look for “APMA Meetings” in the iTunes App Store or Google Play The National is home to the most Store. Additionally, The National Today, authoritative ICD-10 and reimbursement content a daily print newspaper, remains an incredibly popular benefit for at- at any podiatric conference. tendees. With each issue, you’ll get the can’t-miss news and information from each day of the conference. and professional leaders. The edu- of ICD-10, including specific coding Learn about the big events you may cational program features world-re- examples. In the second part of this have missed yesterday and get a taste nowned speakers representing the session, APMA Director of Scientif- of what is to come today. A digital best minds in podiatric medicine and ic Affairs James R. Christina, DPM, edition is also available on APMA’s other medical specialties. The faculty will provide an update on Medicare website. includes representatives from six po- incentive programs, including PQRS diatric medical colleges and three Ivy and meaningful use. The session will Unique Value League institutions among its 26 ac- end with Drs. Kraus, Goldsmith, and Perhaps the number one reason tive clinical instructors, eight young Christina on stage for a panel discus- The National is the premier national physicians, and two national medical sion covering coding and reimburse- foot and ankle conference is because organization leaders. ment issues. of the unique value it offers attend- Perhaps most impressively, The ees. APMA members can register for National is home to the most author- Satisfied Customers the meeting until July 9 and pay the itative ICD-10 and reimbursement The National continues to thrive low rate of $495, a $100 discount content at any podiatric conference. through word-of-mouth and the pos- off the on-site registration price. Ad- With the transition to ICD-10 hap- itive endorsement of attendees and Continued on page 86

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Orlando (from page 84) as well as outstanding ICD-10 education and networking opportunities, ditionally, students and residents you will not find a better deal than always receive complimentary reg- The National. Will Scott, Director istration to The National. With up Visit www.apma.org/TheNation- of Communications, APMA to 29 CECH available at one low al today and make your commitment price (should you attend the option- to be a part of this premier foot and al Friday small group discussions), ankle conference. PM

See the World at SeaWorld There’s more to “sea” than meets the eye.

BY HERMINE AND BARRY BLOCK

SeaWorld’s climbing nets, slides, and water ac- the front of the line for the more popu- Sky Tower tivity. One can take out a paddle lar attractions. There are nursing facil- 86 boat, and seasonal concerts are held ities, and wheelchairs and strollers are ttendees at this year’s at Bayside Stadium. available for rental. A SeaWorld App, APMA National meet- Multigenerational entertainment which has many features, is available ing in July will probably features exciting shows with dol- for both Apple and Android devices, feel the urge to visit at phins, high flying birds, and acro- with real-time updates on wait times least one of the iconic bats (Blue Horizons at Dolphin The- for attractions and GPS navigation, as Aamusement parks in Orlando. Sea- ater), killer whales (One Ocean at well as a car finder feature. World® combines amusement aspects Shamu Stadium), and a show with Two additional parks in the Sea- of the other large Orlando parks with cats, dogs, and some animals not World family are worth a visit. In- the educational and environmental traditionally thought of as pets (Pets formation about prices, hours, and messages of a super-aquarium in 200 Ahoy! at Seaport Theater. attractions can be found online. acres of rides, animal encounters, For those who love animals, Aquatica™ is a water park that one and thrilling shows. SeaWorld’s icon- SeaWorld has an extensive aquari- can combine with a SeaWorld visit. It ic Sky Tower looms over the park’s um, with dolphin nurseries, mantas, features 36 slides, Walhalla Wave (a many attractions. Two awe-inspiring stingrays, alligators, sea turtles, and fun family raft ride), other adventurous roller coasters (the KrakenRand the manatees. One can watch the feeding rides, beaches, rivers, lagoons, and a Manta®) tease the adventurous. The of sea creatures which have been lazy river and children’s play area. Manta® is a flying roller coaster where rescued from the wild. SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove is SeaWorld’s riders are positioned into seemingly efforts to save injured and sick an- exclusive, all-day experience for up traditional seats which turn to give imals are reminders of the connec- to 1,300 people, where families can them the feel of soaring through tivity and fragility of all life. There escape the lines and crowds and in spins and loops, close to a waterfall are 10 aquariums with more than a more intimate environment enjoy and down to a lagoon. Journey to 3,000 animals and a dolphin nursery. time swimming with dolphins (over Atlantis® combines elements of a roll- One sea turtle’s shell and spinal cord age 6), hand-feeding birds, and play- er coaster and water flume, and the had been punctured by a boat motor, ing with otters and other animals. Kraken is a floorless roller coaster. another lost its lower jaw when it The Dolphin Swim Day Resort Pack- Close-up encounters with live became entangled in fishing nets and age includes breakfast, lunch, unlim- animals enthrall both children and now has to be fed with a human’s ited snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic adults. In Turtle Trek one gets a view hand acting as the lower jaw. One beverages, with all-day parking at of the mysterious ocean through the can get up close to the animals (min- Discovery Cove. With this package, eyes of a turtle in a 3-D 360 degree imum age 10) for an additional fee. one has unlimited admission to Sea- show. Wild Arctic takes the rider on What an interesting lesson it is for World® and Aquatica™ for 14 consec- an extreme flight through tundra and children to see how caring people utive days around the reservation. sea. Youngsters have their own fam- come to the rescue of stranded and Because attendance is so limited and ily-friendly rides at Shamu’s Happy injured sea life! very popular, one is encouraged to Harbor. There is an extensive play Check for hours and prices online. make reservations several months in area featuring tot-appropriate rides, There is a Quick Queue to get access to advance of the APMA meeting. PM

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