American Podiatric Medical Association

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), pronounced /əˈmɛrɪkən poʊˈdaɪətrɪk mɛdɪkəl əˈsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/, is a professional organization representing the interests of podiatrists within the United States. The etymology of the term "podiatry" comes from the Greek words "pous" (foot) and "iatros" (healer).

History

The APMA was founded in 1912 as the National Association of Chiropodists. It changed its name to the American Podiatry Association in 1958, and finally to the American Podiatric Medical Association in 1983.

Mission

The mission of the APMA is to promote the art and science of podiatric medicine and the betterment of public health. It does this by providing resources for its members, who are licensed podiatrists, to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare to the public.

Membership

Membership in the APMA is open to any podiatrist who has graduated from an accredited college of podiatric medicine and is licensed to practice in the United States. The APMA offers several categories of membership, including active, life, retired, and student.

Activities

The APMA conducts a variety of activities to support its mission. These include advocacy on behalf of its members, public education about foot and ankle health, and the promotion of research in podiatric medicine. The APMA also sponsors continuing education programs for its members and publishes the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Related Terms

Podiatry: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
Podiatrist: A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
Podiatric Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot.

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