Continuing Education Approval Statements Podiatric PhysiciansAPMA is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. APMA has approved this activity for up to 27.5* continuing education contact hours (CECH).

* This number is based on attendance at all general session lectures, breakfast symposia, plenary lectures, and the poster abstracts symposium.

Podiatric Medical AssistantsThe American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Podiatric Medical Assisting Certification as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medical assisting. Program participants may earn up to 27.5 CECH. Only 20 credits are required per year for certification renewal.

General InformationRegistration Desk ScheduleWednesday, July 11 2:00–6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12 5:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday, July 13 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15 6:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Exhibit HallPrince George’s Exhibition Hall C–E Thursday, July 12–Saturday, July 14 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Grand Opening Thursday, July 12, 9–10 a.m.

All exhibits are housed in the spacious Prince George’s Exhibition Hall C–E. The hall will be filled with representatives from all aspects of industry: medical equipment and supplies, footwear, pharmaceuticals, practice management, marketing, publications, and more. Come in, peruse the aisles, shop, and make plans to return and learn more about the extensive line of products and services on display.

The hall is your hub for shopping, scanning, and socializing. Be sure to stop by often, and remember to thank the exhibitors for supporting The National.

Note: All lunches (except non-CECH lunches) and refreshment breaks take place in the exhibit hall.

Opening AddressRep. Brad Wenstrup, DPM (R-OH), the first podiatrist to serve as a US Congressman, will open The National with a keynote 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.

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APMA’s Host HotelGaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD

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PRELIMINARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMThursday / July 12Breakfast Symposia 2018 Dermatological Update, Evidence-Based Medicine and Treatment of Gout

Opening Address Keynote Speaker: Rep. Brad Wenstrup, DPM

Plenary Lecture Common Lower Extremity Skin Lesions and Soft Tissue Masses—Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Wound Care Track

Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Other Inflammatory-Based Wounds, Biofilm Stimulating Inflammasomes and Cellular Senescence, Bioactive Borate Glass in Wound Care, Wound Care in Trauma, ICD-10 Coding for Wound Care

Biomechanics Track

Biomechanics and the Lower Extremity, Importance of Core Stability, Medial Calcaneal Nerve Pain, Botox for Heel Pain, High Ankle Sprains

Back to Basics: Forefoot and Midfoot Surgical Techniques Track

Unusual Digital Problems and How to Address Them, First MTP Fusions and Early Weight Bearing, Sylastic Total Implants for Hallux Limitus, Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation, ICD-10 Coding for Surgery

Limb Preservation Track

Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis, Antibiotics for Osteomyelitis, Management of Charcot Deformity, Surgical Offloading of Lesser Metatarsal Head Ulcerations, Advances in Limb Salvage Technology, ICD-10 Coding for Limb Preservation

Dermatology Track

Skin Physiology and Topical Medications, Infant and Toddler Toenail Conditions, Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Skin Lesions

Radiology Track

TBD

PLUS! Non-CECH Lunch Symposia*, Young Physicians’ Lunch and Learn (non-CECH), The Podiatry Management Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception (non-CECH)

ASPMA Review Courses: Clinical and Administrative

Assistants’ Educational Program

APMA Registry and MIPS, OSHA, Ethics, Compliance

Key Podiatrists and Assistants Assistants Additional Registration Fees Required

* Non-CECH Lunch Symposia are ticketed events limited to 100 participants each.

Friday / July 13Hands-On Workshops: MIS—Bunion and Ankle Fracture, Medial Double Arthrodesis, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), Wound Care

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Breakfast Symposia Biomechanics, Wound Care/PVD

Plenary Lecture Skin Infestations

Public Health/Disparities Track

Implicit Bias, Medical Cannabis for Health-Care Professionals, Medical Cannabis—DPM Experience, Physician Burnout

Miscellaneous Topics Track

TBD

Surgical Blitz Track

Bioactive Glass in Surgery, Carbon Fiber Fixation, Total Ankle Replacement, Surgical Correction of Osteochondritis Dissecans, Metatarsal Fractures, Surgical Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankle Trauma, ICD-10 Surgical Coding

Participating Organizations Track

• Keys To Managing a Successful Podiatric Practice (American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management)

• Treatment Modalities for Complicated Injuries (American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine)

• Time's Up on Heel Pain (American Association for Women Podiatrists)

• Importance of the Forefoot in Lower Extremity Pediatric Chief Complaints (American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics)

• Geriatrics, Connective Tissue Disorders (American Society of Podiatric Medicine)

• Comprehensive Update of Flatfoot Surgery (American Society of Podiatric Surgeons)

• Collaborating for Limb Preservation (Society for Vascular Surgery/APMA)

PLUS! Non-CECH Lunch Symposia*, Young Physicians’ Lunch and Learn (non-CECH)

ASPMA Clinical and Administrative Examinations

Assistants’ Educational Program Coding Update, Radiology, Wound Care, Infectious Disease, Medical Cannabis, Therapeutic Footwear, Prescription Custom Orthotics

2018 Annual Scientific Meeting Sponsors Diamond Bako Diagnostics

Ortho Dermatologics

PICA

The Rhett Foundation for the

Advancement of Podiatric

Medical Education

Platinum Horizon Pharma, Inc.

MediTouch/NextGen

Healthcare

Crystal Vionic Group, LLC

Silver ASICS America Corporation

NEMO Health

OCPM Foundation

Recro Pharma, Inc.

BronzeSpenco Medical by Implus

PewterETS Wound Care

Copper Altra Footwear

PRELIMINARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Invited Faculty Javan S. Bass, DPM*

Alan J. Block, DPM, MS

Michele Bradice, PMAC

Tara Brown, PMAC

Patrick R. Burns, DPM

Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM

Michael B. Canales, DPM

Alicia A. Canzanese, DPM, ATC*

Windy E. Cole, DPM

Robert M. Conenello, DPM

Emily A. Cook, DPM, MPH, CPH

Jeremy J. Cook, DPM, MPH, CPH

Keith D. Cook, DPM

Kesha Davis, PMAC

Louis DeCaro, DPM

Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM

G. Dock Dockery, DPM

Mark D. Dollard, DPM

Michael S. Downey, DPM

Daniel P. Evans, DPM

John N. Evans, DPM

Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM

Robert Frimmel, DPM

Alison Garten, DPM

John Guiliana, DPM

David C. Hatch Jr., DPM*

Kimberly Heineman, PMAC

Kimberlee B. Hobizal, DPM,

MHA*

Christopher R. Hood Jr., DPM*

Adam L. Isaac, DPM*

Rem Jackson

Warren S. Joseph, DPM

Alex Kor, DPM

Gordon K. Lam, MD

Karen A. Langone, DPM

Guido LaPorta, DPM

Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM

Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM

Robert Marcus, DPM

Leslie G. McAhren, MFA

James B. McGuire, DPM, PT,

CPed

Mark J. Mendeszoon, DPM

Andrew J. Meyr, DPM

Joshua L. Moore, DPM*

Ellianne M. Nasser, DPM*

Doris B. Newman, DO

Annie L. Nguyentat, DPM*

Howard G. Osterman, DPM

Stephen D. Palmer, DPM

Priya Parthasarathy, DPM

Andrew B. Peacock, DPM*

Heather Rafael, DPM

Matthew J. Regulski, DPM

Evan A. Rieder, MD

Andrew Schneider, DPM

Erika Schwartz, DPM

Michael L. Sganga, DPM*

Noman Siddiqui, DPM

Jennifer Spector, DPM

Wenjay Sung, DPM

Robert J. Toomey III, DPM*

Elliot Udell, DPM

Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM

Larry M. Waranch, Esq.

Benjamin Weaver, DPM

Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS

*Young Physician

Saturday / July 14Breakfast Symposium/Risk Management Program Amputations: It Can Happen to Anyone

Plenary Lecture TBD

Poster Abstracts Symposium

Podiatry School Student Quiz Bowl

Oral Abstracts Track

TBD

Surgical Blitz Track

Evans’ Calcaneal Osteotomy, Compartment Syndrome, Morton’s Neuroma Surgery, Diabetic Ankle Fractures, Bone Graft Repair of Flail Toe, Bone Fillers, Split Peroneus Longus Ankle Stabilization, ICD-10 Surgical Coding

Controversy Debates

• Plantar Heel Pain: Orthotics and Stretching Versus Injectables and Procedures

• Predislocation Syndrome: Plantar Plate Repair Versus Flexor Tendon Transfer

• Hindfoot Reconstruction: Medial Double Versus Triple Arthrodesis

Students’ and Residents’ Program (non-CECH)

TBD

PLUS! Non-CECH Lunch Symposia*, Practice Management Lunch and Learn (non-CECH)

Assistants’ Educational Program Risk Management, Practice Marketing, Customer Service, Post-Op Complications, Dealing with the Difficult Patient

Office Managers’ Coffee Talk

Sunday / July 15Breakfast Symposium MIPS and APMA Registry Update

APMA Coding Seminar and Ethics

Team APMA 5K Run/WalkSaturday, July 14

Proceeds benefit the APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund.

All information in this program is current as of January 12, 2018.