The APMA Online CECH Summer Series provides attendees with up to 25 CECH of virtual learning and covers the full spectrum of podiatric surgery and medicine. During breaks, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with vendors. In addition to these sessions, check out our Featured Vendors.

Spend the lunch hour or a break with one of our corporate supporters and learn the latest from them during these non-CECH events. Attend one or more sessions to be entered into a grand prize drawing for a laptop, a one-year subscription to the APMA Coding Resource Center, complimentary registration for the APMA 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) in Denver, a smart watch, and more.

Saturday, August 8

Non-CECH Lunchtime With Bako Diagnostics, 1–2 p.m.
Mycology through Molecular Genetics: Onychodystrophy DNA testing
Speaker: William P. Scherer, DPM, MS

It may look like onychomycosis, but is it? It is vital to confirm mycotic infection to prevent patients from struggling with ineffective therapies. This webinar will discuss the latest DNA technology used for onychodystrophy testing and diagnostic protocols that you can implement immediately. Join us to learn how onychodystrophy DNA testing can help improve patient outcomes and be a game changer for your practice.

Non-CECH Quick Break With Vionic Group LLC, 4–4:30 p.m.
The 5 Rs to Running a Successful Footwear/Vionic Retail Business
Speakers: Diane Levin and Stephen F. Levin, DPM

Discover from firsthand experience the dynamics of a profitable in-practice footwear dispensing program. The 5 Rs that will be discussed and built upon are: Right Person, Right Presences, Right Location, Right Training and Culture, and Right Revenue. This quick break provides a not-to-be-missed networking and education session on the dos and don’ts in retail footwear.

Sunday, August 9

Non-CECH Quick Break With NextGen Healthcare, 1–1:30 p.m.
The Virtual Practice
Speaker: Justin Berg

As practices navigate the new normal, changes to regulations, social guidelines, and patient behaviors have forced us to change how we do business in private practice. Join NextGen Healthcare to discover what the new “virtual practice” looks like, and how coupling office visits with telehealth and other resources gives you the practice of tomorrow, today.

Saturday, August 15

Non-CECH Lunchtime With Horizon Therapeutics, 1–2 p.m.
Beyond Excision—A Biologic Approach to Treat Uncontrolled Gout with Tophi
Speaker: John Cozzarelli, DPM

Join Horizon for a podiatry-focused lecture series on the implications of biologic treatment on uncontrolled gout.

Sunday, August 16

Non-CECH Conversation with LifeNet Health, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
A Bridge to Healing
Speaker: Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, MD

Learn how DermACELL acellular dermal matrix provides a bridge to healing in diabetic foot ulcers, wound care, and post-amputation treatment.