Wanted: Future Physicians and Surgeons

Are you a high school/college student or pre-med/pre-health advisor, interested in learning more about a rewarding career in medicine? Would you like to be a surgeon who helps patients stay active and healthy? Do you want to do your part to stem the growing diabetes crisis in America? 

Learn about the "hidden gem" of health care: podiatry! During this free four-hour event you'll have the opportunity to interact with current podiatric medical students, participate in a hands-on cadaveric suture workshop, and get an overall feel for this exciting and diverse profession. Take your first "Step into Podiatry" to see if it is the right career for you!

Friday, July 29

11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Orlando World Center Marriott

This event takes place during the APMA 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National), the must-attend meeting for every podiatrist and the largest gathering of foot and ankle physicians and surgeons in the country! Registration is free and lunch will be provided. 

Learn ...

• the educational and training path taken to a career in podiatry;
• the unique benefits of a career in podiatry including work-life balance, ability to focus on an area of specialty during medical education, and flexibility in practice focus and setting; and
• tips for prepping for the MCATs and how to create a successful podiatry school application.

Engage by ...

• participating in a hands-on cadaveric suture workshop;
• meeting with student leaders and young physicians in the profession; and
• networking with the colleges of podiatric medicine.

Discover ...

• the opportunity to serve as a physician and surgeon;
• the number of subspecialties within podiatry such as sports medicine, dermatology, pediatrics, and more;
• the critical role podiatrists play in treating diabetes and diagnosing related issues, such as vascular disease; and
• how to take the first steps toward a dynamic and rewarding medical career in podiatry!

Check out the full event schedule. This event is open to pre-med/pre-health undergraduates, high school students considering a health-care career, and pre-health advisors interested in learning more about career opportunities in podiatry.

Register

Click here to register for the event. For additional information, contact Tiffany Kildale, APMA Associate Director of Young Physicians and Students.