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while enjoying a dedicated program with tracks such as coding
and compliance, clinical medicine, practice management, and
limiting risk. The assistants' program also includes a hands-on
total contact casting workshop. Additionally, assistants may
take the Podiatric Medical Assistant, Certified (PMAC) exam
and the new Podiatric Radiology Assistant, Certified (PRAC)
exam during the meeting.
You may choose to continue your own education outside
the educational program, as well. When you register, you may

still support this great cause by registering as a sleeper. Learn
more and register at www.apma.org/teamapma.
The Podiatry Management Hall of Fame Luncheon will be
held on Saturday, July 25, at 12 p.m. This year's inductees
are researcher and educator Stephanie Wu, DPM, and practice
management authority Cindy Pezza. Tickets are $75 each or a
table of ten for $750. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the
APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund.
The National is a great opportunity to connect with vendors
in addition to colleagues, and you will find all the vendors you
need to improve your patient care and practice efficiency in our

The National is a great opportunity to connect with vendors in addition
to colleagues, and you will find all the vendors you need to improve
your patient care and practice efficiency in our robust exhibit hall.

The educational program at The National includes a screening of the
groundbreaking documentary "Do No Harm," which addresses physician
suicide and burnout.

choose from nine different non-CECH symposia, including
four lunches on Thursday, two lunches on Friday, and one
lunch on Saturday. Additionally, dinners will be available on
Thursday and Friday.
As an added bonus, this year The National is introducing
Innovation Cafés. Join your colleagues during the Friday and
Saturday morning exhibit hall scanning breaks for a sponsored
talk. Rest your feet, help yourself to brunch, and learn something new. Seating and refreshments offered on a first-come,
first-served basis.
The National is also a time to celebrate the podiatric community. Chief among these opportunities is the Team APMA 5K
Run/Walk, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Boston.
Since its inception, more than 1,700 people have participated,
and more than $166,000 has been raised in support of the
APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund.
Scholarships are awarded annually to third- and fourth-year students. This year's scenic run is one you do not want to miss!
Registration for the race is open to attendees, guests, exhibitors, and anyone else. If you aren't a morning person, you can

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robust exhibit hall. From surgical tools and practice management software to topical creams and orthotics, you will find
whatever you need in the exhibit hall.
Also in the exhibit hall, stop by the APMA booth (#1319).
Your association staff will be on hand to show you all the ways
we work tirelessly every day on your behalf. Learn about advocacy efforts, coding resources, MIPS tools, young physician
services, and more. Additionally, you can attend brief informational sessions during breaks on a range of topics.
Just behind the APMA booth, you'll find the APMA Career
Center (booth #1331). Post your CV, peruse job openings, get
employment-related information, and schedule meetings with
potential employers/employees. This dedicated space is available to help you take the next step in your career.
Act quickly to guarantee the best possible price to attend
The National and join your colleagues at the must-attend meeting for every foot and ankle surgeon and physician. Early-bird
rates end on April 15, so don't delay. Visit www.apma.org/
thenational today.
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APMA is closely following the developments surrounding
the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the association decided to cancel the 2020 House of Delegates meeting (March
13-16) and The Coding Seminar (March 28). At this time, we
plan to move forward with The National as scheduled.
However, due to these other cancellations, there will be a
few changes at The National. Some of the time-honored
traditions of the House of Delegates will instead take place
in Boston this summer. More information about how we
will meld these two events will be available soon.

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