The APMA 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) is the must-attend meeting for every podiatrist! Join us in Nashville, July 13–16, for four days of learning, networking, and community. Register now!
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Check it outThe National 2023 offers attendees up to 27.0 CECH! Bonus on-demand content (6.0 CECH) is available to DPM meeting registrants after The National.
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.
Some educational sessions may meet the requirements of state licensing boards requiring continuing education contact hours in radiology and/or opioid prescribing/pain management.
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.
Thursday, July 13, 3–4 p.m.
The National will kick off with keynote speaker Ross Taubman, DPM. Dr. Taubman has served as president and chief medical officer of PICA since 2012. Before joining PICA, Dr. Taubman had been in practice in Maryland since 1985. He received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Tulane University and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from California College of Podiatric Medicine. He has served in many capacities in local and national podiatric associations, including president of APMA and president of the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association.
The National provides attendees with additional opportunities for in-depth learning through hands-on training. Reserve your spot when you complete your registration. (YP=Young Physician)
Workshop 1: Ankle Fractures: Approaches and Fixation Methods SOLD OUT
Friday, July 14
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Instructor: Patrick R. Burns, DPM
Co-Instructors: Alissa R. Parker, DPM (YP); Nicholas S. Powers, DPM (YP); and Jason M. St. John, DPM (YP)
$249, limited to 24 attendees
Workshop 2: MIS HAV and Tailor's Bunion Surgery
Friday, July 14
2–6 p.m.
Instructor: David A. Yeager, DPM
Co-Instructors: Sara Mateen, DPM (YP); Kelsey J. Millonig, DPM, MPH (YP); and Colin M. Mizuo, DPM (YP)
$349, limited to 24 attendees
Workshop 3: Biomechanical Evaluation and Orthotic Decision Making in the Athlete
Saturday, July 15
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Instructor: Karen A. Langone, DPM
Co-Instructor: Alicia Canzanese, DPM, ATC (YP)
$249, limited to 30 attendees
Workshop 4: MSK Ultrasound
Saturday, July 15
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, MPH
Co-Instructors: Rachel H. Albright, DPM, MPH (YP); Leland Jaffe, DPM; and Andrew J. Meyr, DPM
$349, limited to 24 attendees
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.
Thursday, July 13
12–1 p.m.
Organogenesis Lunch Symposium
Navigating Cellular and/or Tissue Based Product Coding, Coverage, and Documentation
Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM
Horizon Therapeutics Lunch Symposium
Learn About an Advancement in Treating Patients with Uncontrolled Gout
Jigar Shah, MD
Medtronic Lunch Symposium
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Painful DPN: Why a Partnership with Pain Management Benefits Both Your Patients and Your Practice
Silky Patel, MD, and Jason C. Snyder, DPM
Heron Therapeutics Lunch Symposium
A Strong Send Off: Reducing Pain and PONV in the Perioperative Setting
Jeremy S. Anderson, DPM (YP)
Friday, July 14
12–1 p.m.
Averitas Pharma, Inc., Lunch Symposium
Igniting Hope: A Non-Invasive In-Office Procedure and the Continuum of Care for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Feet
Michael J. King, DPM, and Lee C. Rogers, DPM
Ortho Dermatologics Lunch Symposium
A Scientifically Designed Topical Treatment for Toenail Onychomycosis, JUBLIA® (Efinaconazole) Topical Solution, 10%
Warren S. Joseph, DPM
Join your colleagues 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.
Friday, July 14
9:45–10:15 a.m.
ASICS America Corporation
ASICS Brand Overview: History, Technology, and Product Discussion
Robert Fay, Senior Merchandising Manager
Saturday, July 15
9:45–10:15 a.m.
Averitas Pharma, Inc.
QUTENZA® (Capsaicin) 8% Topical System: From Patented Technology and Unique MOA to Clinical Data
Faculty TBD
APMA is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. APMA has approved this activity for a maximum of 27* continuing education contact hours (CECH).
APMA has also approved a maximum of 6.0 additional CECH for meeting registrants who successfully complete on-demand courses in the APMA Online Learning Center that are provided in conjunction with APMA affiliated organizations prior to December 31, 2023 (these organizations are the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, American Association for Women Podiatrists, American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics, American College of Podiatric Medicine, and American Society of Podiatric Surgeons).
* This number is based on attendance at all general session lectures, breakfast symposia, plenary lectures, and the APMA Poster Abstracts Symposium. An additional 0.5 CECH is available to podiatrists who register for and attend Workshop 1: Ankle Fractures: Approaches and Fixation Methods or Workshop 3: Biomechanical Evaluation and Orthotic Decision Making in the Athlete (i.e., each workshop provides an additional 0.5 CECH).
Bonus on-demand CECH programs presented in conjunction with AAPPM, AAPSM, AAWP, ACFAP, ACPM, and ASPS are available to all DPM meeting registrants following the meeting.
Balancing Exceptional Patient Care and Building an Exceptional Practice
Presented in conjunction with the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM).
Speakers: Andrew Schneider, DPM; Alan Bass, DPM; and Luke Hunter, DPM
1 CECH
Footwear for Athletes—How Shoes Can Increase or Mitigate Risk
Presented in conjunction with the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM).
Speaker: Bruce Williams, DPM
1 CECH
Differences Between the Sexes and Implications in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Presented in conjunction with the American Association for Women Podiatrists (AAWP).
Speakers: Karen Langone, DPM; Jennifer Spector, DPM; Elizabeth Piselli, DPM; and Alyssa Carroll, DPM
1 CECH
The Importance of the Foot in Early Intervention Treatment
Presented in conjunction with the American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP).
Speaker: Louis DeCaro, DPM
1 CECH
Innovations in Podiatric Medicine
Presented in conjunction with the American College of Podiatric Medicine (ACPM).
Speakers: John Tassone, DPM, and Gary Rothenberg, DPM
1 CECH
Physician Wellness—What it Means and What You Can Do
Presented in conjunction with the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS).
Speaker: Scott Hughes, DPM
1 CECH
These on-demand courses will be available to all DPM meeting registrants at the close of the meeting in the APMA Online Learning Center until December 31, 2023.
The National will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.
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Room rates shown do not include $2.50 city tax per night, 7% hotel tax per night and 9.25% state tax per night (subject to change), parking and any applicable resort fees. Total charges presented on the website will include all room taxes but not any applicable parking charges or resort fees.
***Hotel Tax increase announcement***
Effective July 1, 2023, the hotel occupancy tax increases from 6% to 7%. This change will affect all reservations for the conference.
Resort Fee
A resort fee of $25 per day, per room, will be posted to your account upon check-in including the following:
- Hotel-wide wireless high-speed internet access
- Unlimited local and long-distance calls
- Daily scheduled shuttle service to Grand Ole Opry House, Opry Mills, General Jackson Showboat & The Inn at Opryland
- Bottled water (2x daily)
- Daily dry cleaning credit of up to $10 per room
- Gaylord Springs Golf Links practice range balls
- Wildhorse Saloon cover charge for up to four guests
- Access to Fitness Center
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Cancellation Policy
All reservations are charged a one-night room and tax deposit after booking. If you are unable to honor your reservation, please cancel 72 hours prior to your arrival date or your first night's room and tax deposit will be retained.
Child Policy
Children 11 years or younger will stay free of charge in their parent's room.HOUSING ALERT: You should only use the information provided by APMA for your hotel arrangements. Booking through any other source may result in significant personal inconvenience and financial loss. Learn more.
You don’t have to wait until you’re in Nashville to visit the exhibit hall at The National! Check out the companies that will be in the hall now. You will find promotional videos, informational literature, and more. Make your time in the hall even more productive: Reach out to vendors before you arrive and schedule a specific time to visit by accessing the “Contact Us” tab in each booth. Looking for a particular company rep? Check out the “In the Booth” tab. Want to reach out via social media? You can do that too! There are more ways than ever to interact with exhibitors now. When you get to the exhibit hall, please remember to thank them for their support of The National.
Thursday, July 13: 4–6 p.m. (Grand Opening)
Friday, July 14: 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday, July 15: 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Industry representatives interested in purchasing a booth can view complete details here.
APMA staff will be on hand at The National to answer your most pressing questions and bring you up to speed with our services and latest efforts on your behalf. Talk to a coding expert and learn about the meeting discount for the Coding Resource Center; find out how to protect your full Medicare reimbursement; sign up for the Team APMA 5K, and make an Educational Foundation donation; and be an advocate for podiatry by using eAdvocacy and making a APMAPAC contribution. If there is anything you want to know about your association and the work it does, now is the time to ask.
Across the aisle, visit the APMA Career Center. Whether you are looking for your first job, want to bring on an associate, or looking to sell your practice and retire, this area is your spot to make connections. Peruse career resources and job listings, and check out profiles of job seekers and employers attending The National. Connect with fellow attendees through APMA Engage and make a plan to chat in the booth. Be on the lookout for more information about how you or your position can be featured at the APMA Career Center.
View the 2023 Abstracts Booklet
Thank you for your interest in presenting your research relating to the care of the foot and ankle at the APMA 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National). The meeting will be held July 13–16 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.
If you are interested in sharing your research with attendees at The National, visit https://submissions.mirasmart.com/APMA2023 and click on “Call for Abstracts” to review the rules and guidelines for submission. The online submission site for abstracts is open and all abstracts must be submitted online by February 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Abstracts will be read in a “blind” fashion. Authors' names and institutions of origin will not be identified.
Graders are podiatric physicians. Each abstract is reviewed and graded by at least three graders, and the final grade is determined by averaging the graders’ ratings.
Grades are influenced by: significance of the study; content and clarity; specific number of cases or specimen studies; clinical or research data to support the study’s conclusions; minimum follow-up of one year per patient for results describing surgical procedures; and new or modified techniques as they relate to diagnosis, surgery, complications, or other phases of podiatric medical and surgical problems.
If an abstract is selected for oral presentation, the primary author identified on the submission form will receive an invitation to participate as a member of The National faculty and the abstract will be incorporated into the educational program at the event.
If an abstract is selected for poster presentation, the primary and corresponding author will be notified by email. The poster will be displayed for the entire meeting (three days).
APMA does not provide travel reimbursement, honorarium, or per diem for poster abstract presenters. All APMA member students, residents, and fellow authors receive complimentary meeting registration.
All non-industry-sponsored oral and poster abstracts presented at The National will be eligible for the APMA Abstract Competition. The top three accepted abstracts in each of the categories below will be selected by a panel of judges appointed by the Education Committee. The winners will be announced at the meeting. First-place winner will receive $500, second-place winner will receive $250, and third-place winner will receive $100. Please note that awards will be given to the primary author only.
The six categories of awards are as follows:
*The Outstanding APHA Foot and Ankle Health Section Poster Abstract category recognizes one poster abstract on public health or disparities. The primary author on the public health abstract must be a member of APHA Foot and Ankle Health Section as well as a member of APMA. Only one winner will be selected to receive $250 and the Arthur E. Helfand, DPM, award.
The judges will consider the visual design and impact of the poster as well as the significance of the study, including its importance to the advancement of the practice of podiatric medicine. Other factors that the judges will evaluate include: the study’s content and clarity; specific number of cases or specimens studied; clinical or research data to support study conclusions; minimum follow-up of one year per patient for results describing surgical procedures; and new or modified techniques as they relate to diagnosis, surgery, complications, or other phases of podiatric medical and surgical problems.
The APMA Board of Trustees, abstract judges, chair of the Education Committee, or employees/independent contractors of APMA are ineligible to participate in the APMA Abstract Competition; with the caveat that residents supervised by the above-referenced parties may participate, but the above-referenced parties may not receive any monetary award.
Check out the winners from the 2022 Abstracts Competition.
Questions? Email Allison Fisher, assistant director of Continuing Education & Programs.
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We want to thank our sponsors for their support of the meeting. Your partnership allows us to help advance the future of podiatric medicine, advocate for the profession, support our students and residents, and much more. Thank you!
The APMA Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) is the premier educational and networking event for podiatric physicians and surgeons. This high-energy event brings together podiatrists from across the country—creating powerful exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities to personally introduce your services to the leaders and decision makers in podiatry.
There are two ways to establish your presence at The National:
- Sponsorship and Branding (educational grants are also available)
- Exhibits
Sponsorship options that offer the most visibility and access are limited and sell quickly, so you'll want to finalize your plans early. Looking for a customized solution? We stand ready to create a package tailored to your specific needs.
We look forward to The National 2023, and hope you will join us as we present an amazing experience in Nashville!