Note: The information on this page is about the 2022 APMA Annual Scientific Meeting.

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Medical and Surgical Tracks

In response to attendee feedback, The National has streamlined the DPM educational program and is running two concurrent tracks (rather than the traditional three). No foot and ankle topics have been removed; they have simply been integrated into other tracks. Throughout the program, Track 1 covers medical topics and Track 2 covers surgical topics, including the Thursday and Friday breakfast symposia. Also, speakers from APMA-affiliated organizations are now part of the general session tracks. View the Poster Abstracts booklet (PDF).

APMA welcomes your feedback as The National—the must-attend meeting for every foot and ankle physician and surgeon—evolves to meet the changing needs of the podiatric community.

Opening Address: Mike DeGere, DPM, MBA

Thursday, July 28, 3–4 p.m.
The National will kick off with keynote speaker Mike DeGere, DPM, MBA. A 1999 graduate of Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. DeGere practiced podiatry in Wisconsin and Ohio for 15 years. After serving as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI, he entered full-time executive leadership in 2014. He was soon promoted to Vice President of Population Health for the SSM Health Wisconsin Region, and in 2021 became Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Froedert Health – Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc, WI. His address will provide an executive’s perspective on podiatrists’ key role in medical staff leadership and improving population health.

APMA/ABPM Educators' Forum

Friday, July 29, 1:30–5:45 p.m.
Psychological safety and trust are two key elements required to create an enriching learning environment. The Educators’ Forum was developed by APMA and ABPM in conjunction with program directors and school faculty to help support and train others in the profession that play a direct role in training future physicians. Learn the best way to communicate and teach students, residents, and fellows with research-based methodology, helping to build trust and enrich podiatric education and training.

If you educate and train the future of our profession but are unable to attend The National, the forum will be livestreamed via the APMA Online Learning Center. Online attendees can earn 4.0 CECH for their virtual participation. The cost to attend is $49 (register for the virtual forum now). There is no charge to attend the forum for in-person attendees.

Hands-On Training

The National provides attendees with additional opportunities for in-depth learning through hands-on training. Reserve your spot when you complete your registration.

ABPM Maintenance of Certification

The ABPM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee has approved the Sports Medicine and Biomechanics track or the Imaging track at The National for MOC Cognitive Expertise Category 2 points*. Attending either track in its entirety on Friday, July 29, will complete your required two MOC Category 2 points for 2022. If you attend BOTH tracks, you will receive 4 MOC points. 

*ABPM staff will verify attendance by scanning during each track. Points will only be awarded if the Diplomate is present for the duration of the entire 2-hour track. Participation is to be reported by the Diplomate to the ABPM MOC Member Dashboard.

Non-CECH Lunch and Dinner Symposia

These optional events are made possible at no charge, thanks to the corporate sponsors noted below. Select a maximum of one lunch per day. Space is limited, so register early for these popular events. Note: Thursday’s lunch symposia are the only APMA-provided lunches on that day. On Friday and Saturday, lunch will also be available in the exhibit hall (separate registration not required). Due to Sunshine Act regulations non-CECH meals are only available to meeting registrants; guests may not attend.

Innovation Cafés and Innovation After Hours

Join your colleagues during the grand opening of the exhibit hall on Thursday and during the Friday and Saturday morning exhibit hall scanning breaks for a sponsored talk. Rest your feet, help yourself to refreshments, and learn something new. Seating and refreshments offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This year, we also have evening sessions to provide even more opportunities to learn.

Podiatry Management Hall of Fame Luncheon

Join Podiatry Management for its annual Hall of Fame awards ceremony. This year's ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 30, at 12 p.m. 

Individual tickets are $75 or you may choose to purchase a table with 10 seats for $750. Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded annually to third- and fourth-year students.

You may purchase tickets when you register or by contacting Samantha Jorich.