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SEEKING AWARDS NOMINATIONS “His commitment to podiatric medical education is truly exemplary and noteworthy.” “He has made a lasting impact on the profession and continues to shape the future of podiatry.” “She represents the elite future of our profession.” K now someone who lives up to these high standards? The call for nominations for APMA Awards is now open! Submit an application now through June 3, 2011. civic endeavors. Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding service to APMA. RISING STAR AWARD (National Level) The Rising Star Award may be awarded to a member in good standing in practice for no more than 10 years in recognition of outstanding national accomplishments in scientific, professional, or civic endeavors. Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding service to APMA. HUMANITARIAN AWARD (National Level) The Humanitarian Award may be awarded to an institution/organization or individual member in good standing demonstrating truly outstanding humanitarian efforts that have had a profound impact on the public and a definable positive impact on podiatric medicine. MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD (MEMBER OR LAY PERSON— Local/State/Regional Level) A Meritorious Service Award may be awarded to a member in good standing or a lay person in recognition of outstanding accomplishments on the local, state, or regional level in scientific, professional, or civic endeavors that have had a profound impact on podiatric medicine. Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding service to APMA, component societies, or affiliated organizations. Nominators are asked to carefully review the Awards and Recognition Procedures which provide comprehensive information about the qualifications for each award. The procedures, as well as the application, are available on the members’ website (www.apma.org/awards). If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Simmons at srsimmons@ apma.org or by phone at 301-581-9257. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CITATION (MEMBER OR LAY PERSON—National Level) This citation is the association’s highest honor and should be reserved only for those individuals whose contributions are truly long-term, outstanding, and of lasting significance to the profession of podiatric medicine and to APMA. This award should be viewed as the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (MEMBER OR LAY PERSON—National Level) The Award of Excellence may be awarded to a member in good standing or a lay person in recognition of outstanding national accomplishments in scientific, professional, or 30 APMA News l February 2011 http://www.apma.org/workingforyou/content.cfm?ItemNumber=1204&navItemNumber=644

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - February 2011

APMA News - February 2011
Contents
In Short
President’s Message
A New Era in APMA Communications
Model Fee-Parity Law Now Available
Looking Forward to 2011 with ASPS
Nadia Sadeghi: A Long Road to Podiatric Medicine
Destination Boston: 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting
Annual Scientific Meeting Registration Form
Insurance Advisor
2011 Call for Awards Nominations
Members Who Know Media
CPME Update
Federal Advocacy Forum
Young Members Update
Coding Update
Talking Practice Enhancement
IT Consultant
New Members
Death Notices
In Memoriam: John Carson
Worthy of Note
Resolutions Submissions
Development Update
APMAPAC Update
Classified Advertising
Dates to Remember
Advertising Index

APMA News - February 2011