Footnotes - Summer 2022 - 9

AAPPM
American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
AAPPM serves to provide leadership education and
practice management education for podiatric physicians.
It is devoted to sharing knowledge and improving the
practice of podiatric medicine across the country. For
questions regarding AAPPM, please contact Raissa Chiri
Zarzosa at raissa.chirizarz@samuelmerritt.edu.
visit AAPPM
AAWP
American Association of Women Podiatrists
AAWP is the only podiatric medical organization solely
focused on the development, advocacy, and leadership
of female podiatric physicians. The organization is
committed to the support, leadership, and advancement
of women in our field. For questions regarding AAWP,
please contact Ksenja Llazar at kllazar2024@nycpm.edu.
visit AAWP
ABFAS
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
ABFAS is the sole organization that examines and
certifies podiatric physicians in foot and ankle surgery.
ABFAS grants certification status to candidates who
successfully meet the guidelines
for demonstrating competency and proficiency
in the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.
For questions regarding ABFAS, please contact Jeneen
Elagha at jeneen@temple.edu.
visit ABFAS
APHA
American Public Health Association
APHA's goal is to strengthen the public health profession
across all medical specialties. The organization strives to
be the foremost voice for public health issues and works
to influence federal policy to improve national public
health. For questions regarding APHA, please contact
Hai Le at hle11@kent.edu.
visit APHA
ABPM
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
ABPM works to offer comprehensive board
certification through integration of various aspects
of patient care and medical sciences. Certification
through ABPM is a mark of excellence in knowledge
and practice of podiatric medicine. For questions
regarding ABPM, please contact Adam Reece at
adam.reece@mymail.barry.edu.
visit ABPM
ASPS
American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
ASPS works in dedication to podiatric surgical education
and research. The organization collaborates with APMA
to represent the surgical interests of practicing podiatric
surgeons, and helps to further their skill to allow surgeons
to serve their patients to the best of their ability. For
questions regarding ASPS, please contact Caleb Pincock
at caleb.pincock@mymail.barry.edu.
visit ASPS
COTH
Council of Teaching Hospitals
COTH is a council within AACP composed of
representatives from every podiatric residency institution
in the country. COTH is also responsible for certifying
programs to participate in the Centralized Residency
Interview Program (CRIP) and provides education and
information to residents and faculty of teaching hospitals.
For questions regarding COTH, please contact Danica
Pratta at danicapratta@temple.edu.
visit COTH
CPME
Council on Podiatric Medical Education
CPME is the national accrediting agency for podiatric
medical education. The Council wields authority
for accrediting podiatric medical colleges, podiatric
residency and fellowship programs, and recognizing
certifying boards for podiatric medical practice. For
questions regarding CPME, please contact Nayab Khan at
nkhan2023@nycpm.edu.
visit CPME
NBPME
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
NBPME is a nonprofit corporation that works to develop
and administer examinations related to the production
of highly-qualified podiatric medical practitioners. The
NBPME is directly responsible for administration of
the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination
(APMLE), which all podiatric medical students must
pass prior to entering residency. For questions regarding
NBPME, please contact Mark Gabriel at markgabriel@
temple.edu.
visit NBPME
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https://www.AAPPM.org https://aspsmembers.org https://www.americanwomenpodiatrists.com https://www.CASPRcrisp.org/html/COTH/coth_main.aspCPME-CouncilofPodiatricMedical https://www.aamc.org/professional-development/affinity-groups/coth https://www.ABFAS.org https://www.CPME.org https://www.APHA.org https://www.APMLE.com https://www.APMA.org/Advocacy/content.car?ItemNumber=3358

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