APMA News - January/February 2018 - 30

The National: The Must-Attend
Meeting for Every Podiatrist

he APMA 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) will be held July 12-15 in Washington, DC.
Register now for the must-attend event for every podiatrist and take advantage of early-bird savings!
The National provides attendees with an unbeatable combination of benefits. This year's event provides a robust 27.5
CECH with an educational program that offers something for
every foot and ankle physician, no matter your area of focus.
The four-day meeting includes multiple surgical tracks in addition to sessions covering limb preservation, wound care, biomechanics, dermatology, and more. The meeting also includes
a dedicated assistants' program, four hands-on workshops, and
education specifically for residents and students. To view the
preliminary program, visit www.apma.org/thenational.
Rep. Brad Wenstrup, DPM (R-OH), the first podiatrist to
serve in the US Congress, will open The National with a key-

practice efficiency while catching up with colleagues and making new connections.
The National will be held at the Gaylord National Resort
& Convention Center. Located on the Potomac River, the
property is the perfect spot to enjoy the best of DC. Choose
to stay put and enjoy abundant amenities and shopping in
the National Harbor area, or make a short trip to the National Mall, Old Town Alexandria, or George Washington's
Mount Vernon.
Register for The National by March 2 and take advantage
of early-bird rates! Act now-APMA members pay only $399.
Additionally, young physicians, residency directors, Federal
Services members, and life members all pay special reduced
rates, while residents and students attend for free. Make your
commitment today to be a part of the must-attend meeting for
every podiatrist.
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The Washington Monument and the Reﬂecting Pool in Washington, DC.

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he quickest way to complete your National registration is online at www.apma.org/thenational.
Here you will also get to experience The National's new online home!
As part of the overall APMA.org redesign, The National's digital presence was given a makeover. Responding to user input about navigability and ease of use,
the new site brings everything front and center. Different tabs allow you to explore all aspects of The National while staying on the same page, making it easy
to switch between different aspects of the meeting,
like exhibitor listings or travel information, without
loading a new page.
Washington Monument photo by Shutterstock/Sean Pavone.

note address Thursday morning. Now in his third term, Dr.
Wenstrup, a veteran of the Iraq War and Army Reserve officer,
has distinguished himself not only as a legislator, but also as a
powerful advocate for veterans and the profession of podiatry.
Dr. Wenstrup is the primary sponsor of APMA's VA Provider Equity Act. The legislation would allow podiatrists serving
within the Veterans Health Administration the same professional opportunities their allopathic and osteopathic colleagues
enjoy, easing recruitment challenges that currently jeopardize
quality health care for veterans.
Another key feature of The National is the expansive exhibit hall. Take your time to visit all the vendors and familiarize yourself with new products and services. Walk the aisles
to find everything you need to improve your patient care and

Visit The National's
New Online Home

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