Get Ready for The National

General InformationREGISTRATION DESK SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 21 2:00–6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 23 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday, July 24 6:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 25 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 26 6:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

EXHIBIT HALL

Thursday, July 23 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday, July 24 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 25 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Exhibits will be housed in the sophisticated and expansive Cypress

Ballroom, conveniently located in the Orlando World Center Marriott.

Comprised of more than 100,000 square feet of space, the exhibit

hall offers you the opportunity to visit with an impressive array of

vendors who will be on hand to provide information about the best

and latest in products and services.

Note: All lunches and refreshment breaks take place in the exhibit hall.

CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVAL STATEMENTS PODIATRIC PHYSICIANS

APMA is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a

sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine. The educational

program will provide at least 25* continuing education contact hours

(CECH).

Additional CECH may be obtained by registering for and attending

the ACFAOM Annual Clinical Conference on Wednesday, July 22, from

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and the Ultrasound Workshop, Young Physicians’

Program, or Small Group Panel Discussions on Friday, July 24, from

1:30–5:30 p.m.

* This number is based on attendance at all general session lectures, breakfast symposia, plenary lectures, and the poster abstracts symposium.

PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

The American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants is approved by the

Commission on Accreditation of Podiatric Medical Assisting Certification

as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medical assisting.

Program participants may earn up to 25 CECH. Only 20 credits are

required per year for certification renewal.

CERTIFIED PEDORTHISTS

The Pedorthic Footcare Association’s 2015 Annual Symposium &

Exhibition will offer credentialed pedorthists and other credentialed

lower extremity professionals the opportunity to earn a substantial

number of CECH to meet their continuing education requirements

and maintain certification and/or licensure. The number of CECH is

pending approval from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics,

Prosthetics, and Pedorthics and the Board of Certification/Accreditation.

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THURSDAY / JULY 23

6:30–8:00 a.m. Breakfast Symposium

8:00–9:00 a.m. Opening Address

8:00–4:00 p.m. ASPMA Comprehensive Review Courses: Administrative and Clinical

9:00–10:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Track 1: Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgery

Track 2: Dermatology

Track 3: Wound Care

PFA Annual Symposium

Assistants’ Educational Program The Front Line

12:00–12:30 p.m. Social Media 101 Workshop (non-CECH)

12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch Break in Exhibit Hall

1:00–2:00 p.m. Plenary Lecture

2:00–3:30 p.m. Track 1: Public Health/Disparities

Track 2: The Diabetic Foot

Track 3: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

PFA Annual Symposium

Assistants’ Educational Program The Chairside Assistant

3:30–5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall

WEDNESDAY / JULY 22

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Preconference Program ACFAOM Annual Clinical Conference at The NationalPresented by the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM)

BIOMECHANICS• The Pathomechanics, Diagnosis, and

Treatment of Posterior Tibial Dysfunction

• Falls Prevention in the Geriatric Patient and the Podiatrist’s Role

• The Biomechanical and Gait Evaluation Made Easy

12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00–5:00 p.m. Preconference Program ACFAOM Annual Clinical Conference at The National (continued)

Presented by ACFAOM

MEDICINE• Diagnosis and Management of the Charcot

Foot/Differentiating Acute Charcot from Osteomyelitis

• Evaluation and Management of Calcaneal Fracture after Bone Biopsy

• How to Deal with a Painful, Swollen, and Red Lower Extremity in Your Office

• Evaluation, Protocols, and Management of Puncture Wounds

Attendance at the entire ACFAOM Annual Clinical Conference provides an additional 8 CECH.

Note: The additional registration fee is not required of ACFAOM and Florida Podiatric Medical Association members.

Preliminary Educational Program

The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM) is holding its Annual Clinical Conference and the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) is holding its Annual Symposium & Exhibition in conjunction with The National.

The Assistants’ Educational Program is presented in conjunction with the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants (ASPMA) and made possible by a generous grant from Spenco Medical Corporation.

KEY DPM, assistant, and pedorthist attendees

Assistant attendees

Pedorthist attendees

Additional registration fee required

Invited Faculty As of January 5, 2015

Patrick S. Agnew, DPM Stephen F. Albert, DPM James C. Anderson, DPM Albert V. Armstrong Jr., DPMBradley W. Bakotic, DPM, DOStephen L. Barrett, DPM Elizabeth G. Bass, DPM Alan J. Block, DPM, MSJaqueline M. Brill, DPM Michael L. Brody, DPMPatrick R. Burns, DPM Thomas J. Chang, DPMEmily A. Cook, DPM, MPH, CPHJeremy J. Cook, DPM, MPH, CPHKeith D. Cook, DPMLouis J. DeCaro, DPM Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

Michael S. Downey, DPMAparna Duggirala, DPM Daniel P. Evans, DPM John N. Evans, DPMRyan H. Fitzgerald, DPM Dennis R. Frisch, DPM Brian W. Fullem, DPM Alison J. Garten, DPM Josef J. Geldwert, DPM Harry Goldsmith, DPM Michael E. Graham, DPM Michelle L. Handley, PMAC Jason C. Harrill, DPM Molly S. Judge, DPM Erin E. Klein, DPM, MS Karen A. Langone, DPM Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM

Robert S. Marcus, DPM William A. Marston, MD James B. McGuire, DPM, PT, CPedRosemay Michel, DPM Roya Mirmiran, DPMJonathan E. Moore, DPM Aprajita Nakra, DPMStephen D. Palmer, DPMPatricia Ann Pande, PT, MCLSc,

CPed, CSCS Robert G. Parker, DPMJeffrey M. Robbins, DPM V. Kathleen Satterfield, DPM Erika M. Schwartz, DPM Nathan H. Schwartz, DPMJennifer J. Spector, DPM Frank Spinosa, DPM

Douglas S. Stacey, DPM Dyane E. Tower, DPM, MPH Michael J. Trepal, DPMElliot T. Udell, DPM Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPMPhillip E. Ward, DPMElizabeth Watt Terry D. Weaver, DPM Susan M. Weeks, PMAC Matthew B. Werd, DPMJames R. Wharton, MDHeather J. Wilson, PMAC James P. Wilton, DPM James S. Wrobel, DPM, MSDavid A. Yeager, DPM

SATURDAY / JULY 25

6:30–8:00 a.m. Breakfast Symposium

6:30–9:00 a.m. Workshop 2: Introduction to Ankle Arthroscopy

8:00–9:00 a.m. Plenary Lecture

9:00–9:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Break

9:30–11:30 a.m. Track 1: Practice Management

Track 2: Biomechanics/Sports Medicine

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PFA Annual Symposium

Assistants’ Educational Program Compliance and Risk Management for the Podiatric Medical Assistant

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Workshop 3: Advanced Ankle Arthroscopy

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Track 1: Ethics

Track 2: Pain Management

12:30–2:00 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall

12:30–1:00 p.m. Advanced Social Media Workshop (non-CECH)

1:00–2:00 p.m. Poster Abstracts Symposium

2:00–4:00 p.m. Controversy Debates

PFA Annual Symposium

Assistants’ Educational Program Office Managers’ Breakout Session

SUNDAY / JULY 26

7:00–8:30 a.m. Breakfast Symposium Introduction to ICD-10

8:30–10:30 a.m. The Ultimate APMA Coding Seminar: ICD-10

10:30–11:00 a.m. Break

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Ultimate APMA Coding Seminar: ICD-10

FRIDAY / JULY 24

6:30–8:00 a.m. Breakfast Symposium

8:00–9:00 a.m. Plenary Lecture

8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ASPMA Certification Examinations

9:00–9:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Break

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Track 1: Oral Abstracts and Evidence-Based Medicine Presentations

Track 2: Radiology

PFA Annual Symposium

Assistants' Educational Program Miscellaneous Topics in Podiatric Medicine

Residency Directors’ WorkshopPresented by the Council of Teaching Hospitals of the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine

12:30–1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Break

12:30–1:30 p.m. Podiatry Management Hall of Fame Luncheon

1:30–5:30 p.m. Workshop 1: Ultrasound This workshop provides an additional 4 CECH.

Young Physicians’ ProgramThis program provides additional CECH (TBD).

1:30–3:30 p.m. Small Group Panel DiscussionsEach small group panel discussion provides an additional 2 CECH.

Session 1: The Podiatric Response to Seropositive Connective Tissue DisordersPresented by the American Society of Podiatric Medicine

Session 2: Dermoscopy for both Melanocytic Skin Cancer and Nonmalignant Skin CancerPresented by the American Society of Podiatric Dermatology

Session 3: Comprehensive Equinus Treatment of the Podopediatric Patient (Surgical and Non-Surgical)Presented by the American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics

3:30–5:30 p.m. Small Group Panel DiscussionsEach small group panel discussion provides an additional 2 CECH.

Session 1: Achieving Better Outcomes: The Unique Anatomical, Biomechanical, and Hormonal Issues in Female PatientsPresented by the American Association for Women Podiatrists

Session 2: Improving Outcomes with Peripheral Nerve Concepts Presented by the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons

Session 3: Florida State Laws and Regulations Presented by the Florida Podiatric Medical Association

As of December 1, 2014

2015 Annual Scientific Meeting SponsorsDIAMOND Merz North AmericaPodiatry Insurance Company of

America (PICA)Valeant Pharmaceuticals North

America LLC

PLATINUMBako Integrated Physician

SolutionsMediTouch EHR/HealthFusion

GOLDOrganogenesis Inc. Smith & Nephew Vionic Group, LLC

CRYSTALMallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

SILVERAetrex Worldwide, Inc.ASICS America CorporationCrealta Pharmaceuticals MediUSA, LPSpenco Medical Corporation

BRONZENew Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.

PEWTERStryker Foot and Ankle Universal Imaging

COPPERNew Step OrthoticsSureFit LabsUpsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.

As of November 19, 2014Note: Participation in the Friday afternoon educational sessions is optional.