Organizations
The trouble with organizing a thing is that pretty soon folks get to paying more attention to the organization than to what they're organized for - Laura Ingalls Wilder
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I recently read an online discussion about having limited podiatry specialty practices. The debate centered around why there is not specific training for, or specific practices devoted to, a subspecialty of podiatry, such as pediatrics, surgery, biomechanics or dermatology. In my opinion, there are many reasons to why this idea does not make sense.
Looking at my residency training, I can honestly say I am not sure how we could add further subspecialty training to the curriculum, let alone justify the time spent doing so. It is my belief that, at this time, residency is primarily for surgical training, but all residencies incorporate a well-rounded curriculum including dermatology,…
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Getting Podiatric Physicians Access To USMLE Testing
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Do Subspecialties Have A Place In Podiatry?
Looking at my residency training, I can honestly say I am not sure how we could add further subspecialty training to the curriculum, let alone justify the time spent doing so. It is my belief that, at this time, residency is primarily for surgical training, but all residencies incorporate a well-rounded curriculum including dermatology, pediatrics, trauma, limb salvage and many other areas. To limit the curriculum to just one of those areas, in my opinion, would not result in a very comprehensive training program.
DermFoot
The American Society of Podiatric Dermatology is an education, research and advocacy organization which promotes understanding of the skin and nail diseases with respect to the foot.
The Institute of Chiropodists & Podiatrists
We seek to serve the whole of the profession of chiropody and podiatric medicine. Our members include; chiropodists, podiatrists, podiatric surgeons, academics and podiatric scientists – employed and self-employed.
Academy Of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery
The AMIFAS educational mission is to advance the art and science of podiatric medicine by providing quality clinical learning experiences to members and non-members, and shall include a variety of instructional sessions aimed at significantly enhancing patient care, treatment protocols, and practice efficiency.
American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
The Academy, known as ''the friendliest group in podiatry,'' exists to advance the study of podiatric practice management and promote success through sharing knowledge.
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine serves to advance the understanding, prevention and management of lower extremity sports and fitness injuries.
American Association for Women Podiatrists
The American Association for Women Podiatrists, Inc. (AAWP), a related organization of the APMA, provides leadership in the advancement of the educational, political, financial, social, and emotional well-being of our members.
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine's (AACPM) mission is to enhance academic podiatric medicine. AACPM's membership consists of eight colleges and more than 200 hospitals and institutions that offer postdoctoral training in podiatric medicine. The Association serves as a national forum for the exchange of ideas, issues formation and concerns relating to podiatric medical education.
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) strives to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
The American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) exists to protect the health and welfare of the public through an ongoing process of evaluation and certification of the competence of podiatrists in the specialty of podiatric orthopedics and primary podiatric medicine by offering podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process.
American College of Podiatric Medicine
ACPM will enhance and advocate for the practice of podiatric medicine by providing innovative education and promoting podiatric physicians in public health and welfare.
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is a medical specialty society whose members are orthopaedic surgeons specializing in surgical and medical treatment of injuries, diseases, and other conditions of the foot and ankle.
American Podiatric Medical Association
The American Podiatric Medical Association is the premier professional organization representing the nation's Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (podiatrists). The APMA represents approximately 80 percent of the podiatrists in the country.
American Podiatric Medical Students' Association
The American Podiatric Medical Students' Association (APMSA) is the official national organization representing all students enrolled at the seven colleges of podiatric medicine across the U.S.
Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Our services include providing a common organization representing Sports Podiatrists in Australia and New Zealand, prescribing and examining qualifications of members who apply for Fellowship of the Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine...
Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons
The Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (ACPS) is the peak body responsible for the training, accreditation and monitoring of the practice of podiatric (foot and lower extremity) surgery in Australia.
Australian Podiatry Association
The Australian Podiatry Association is an independent, member organisation with a long history of service both to the profession and the community. The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) is the peak representative body for our profession and boasts a membership of 70% of registered podiatrists in South Australia.
California Podiatric Medical Association
''It is the mission of the California Podiatric Medical Association to promote, advance and protect the profession of podiatric medicine, to preserve the rights of the patients it serves and to seek continuous improvement in the quality of patient treatment and care.''
Canadian Podiatric Medical Association
The Canadian Podiatric Medical Association is a non-profit organization working on behalf of its 250 members '' Canada''s premier foot specialists. We are dedicated to enhancing the profession of podiatry and increasing awareness among Canadians about the importance of good foot health care.
Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards
The Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards' mission is to be a leader in improving the quality, safety and integrity of podiatric medical health care by promoting high standards for podiatric physician licensure, regulation and practice.
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
The mission of the corporation is to develop and administer examinations of such high quality that the various legal agencies governing the practice of podiatric medicine may choose to license those who have successfully completed such examinations for practice in their jurisdictions without further examination.
Podiatry NZ
For over 60 years Podiatry New Zealand (PNZ) has been representing podiatrists, helping to maintain standards of practice, advance podiatric education, and improve patient access to increased treatment options within podiatry.
Podiatry Association of South Africa
The Podiatry Association works with governments and educational bodies to ensure that a quality podiatry service is available when and where it is needed. Foot health should not be trusted with just anyone — make sure that your podiatrist is a member of the Podiatry Association of South Africa.
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