APMA News - April 2012 - (Page 48)

PMA’s 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) takes place in Washington, DC, August 16–19. Be there for podiatric medicine’s premier event, and don’t miss one of our country’s most attractive destinations. Convenient and easy to access, Washington is a bustling metropolis that boasts history, sports, shopping, culture, nightlife—and, of course, the power players of the federal government. You won’t want to miss The National and APMA’s 100th Anniversary celebration in this unique destination. A Visit the Nation’s Capital for The National Don’t Miss APMA Coding Seminar The APMA Coding Seminar and ICD-10 Update takes place as usual on the final day of The National. Don’t miss practical advice from the coding masters. SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012 9:00 a.m.–12.30 p.m. 9:00–9:30 a.m. Introduction Harry Goldsmith, DPM, and Paul Kinberg, DPM 9:30–10:00 a.m. What’s New for 2012: CPT Assistant Phillip Ward, DPM, and Harry Goldsmith, DPM 10:00–11:00 a.m. ICD-10 Harry Goldsmith, DPM 11:00–11:30 a.m. Meaningful Use Q&A James R. Christina, DPM 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. For the Record: Your Documentation Paul Kinberg, DPM 12:00–12:30 p.m. Q&A Paul Kinberg, DPM; Harry Goldsmith, DPM; Phillip Ward, DPM; and James R. Christina, DPM Sights Take in the awe-inspiring sights of Washington, DC. See the Washington Monument, war memorials, the Capitol, and the White House. Stroll through the National Zoo or a variety of free museums. See artwork from the masters at the National Gallery of Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, or the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Make sure kids don’t miss the National Air and Space Museum or the National Museum of American History. Dining The Washington, DC, area has become a hotspot for renowned culinary artists to practice their craft. Explore restaurants from TV’s “Top Chef” alumni including Spike Mendelsohn, Mike Isabella, and Bryan Voltaggio. Sample a burger at Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace. Savor food from the likes of Eric Ripert and José Andrés. Enjoy everything from ethnic fare to sustainable dining to haute cuisine. Shopping Walk the streets of Georgetown for some of the nation’s best shopping—and people-watching. Small, quaint shops mix with high-end brands and trendy boutiques to satisfy any shopaholic. If you run out of steam (or money), head for the Georgetown waterfront to enjoy beautiful views of the Potomac River. Relax with a bite to eat at one of the waterfront eateries, or take a kayak out on the water for the afternoon. For more information, watch a video featuring Dr. Goldsmith discussing the transition to ICD-10 and how the Coding Seminar can help: www.apma.org/ICD10video. n Sporting Events and Performances Catch a Washington Nationals game at Nationals Park, or enjoy a performance at the John F Kennedy Center for the . Performing Arts. Enjoy performances from 65 professional theater companies based in the area. Thanks to DC’s pedestrian-friendly streets and its safe, efficient public transportation system—including Metrorail— it’s easy to get from your hotel to various attractions. Washington, DC, is the perfect destination for family getaways. For more information, visit www.washington.org or see the Preliminary Program on the facing page. Register today for The National at www.apma.org/thenational. n 48 APMA News April 2012 Early-bird Savings End April 27! Register for The National before April 27 to save! APMA members save $300 off the on-site registration fee; life members save $200. As always, podiatric medical students and APMA postgraduate members receive complimentary registration. Early-bird registrants will be entered automatically into a raffle to win an iPad (APMA members only)! Don’t miss this chance to save—and win. Visit www.apma. org/thenational today to register, or fill out the registration form on pages 53 and 54 of this issue. n http://www.apma.org/workingforyou/VideoDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2769 http://www.washington.org http://www.apma.org/thenational http://www.apma.org/thenational http://www.apma.org/thenational

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - April 2012

APMA News - April 2012
In This Issue
Contents
Gen Z and myFEET
Dr. Caporusso’s Inaugural Speech to the House of Delegates
The Nuts and Bolts of Your House
Residency Genesis: A Priority for the Profession
Forum Builds Profession-wide Consensus on Student Recruitment
APMA By the Decade: 1942–1951
Profiles in Progress: Postgraduate Education
2011 Podiatric Practice Survey: Insurance Plan Participation
Infection Control Issues in the Podiatric Setting
Committee Member Acknowledgements
Federal Advocacy Forum
APMAPAC Chair Report
IT Consultant
Visit the Nation’s Capital for The National
Annual Scientific Meeting Preliminary Program
Annual Scientific Meeting Registration Form
Annual Scientific Meeting Sponsors
Website Wisdom
Technofile
Small Business 101
APMA All Stars
In Short
Worthy of Note
Affiliates Corner
List of Affiliated Organizations
Insurance Advisor
New Members
Death Notices
APMAPAC Update
Development Update
Awards Nominations
Classified Advertising
Dates to Remember
Advertising Index
10 Questions
Your APMA

APMA News - April 2012