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Orlando in July: a Preview of the National APMA Annual Scientific Meeting THE APMA 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 ev- erything from surgery and dermatolo- gy 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 podi- atric 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 education- al meeting, and draws its attendees Continued on page 84 JUNE/JULY 2015 | PODIATRY MANAGEMENT www.podiatrym.com THE APMA 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.
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