2026 Summer Conference

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This is your chance to connect with leading experts, discover the latest advancements in foot and ankle care, and enhance your clinical skills. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this conference promises valuable insights and networking opportunities. This is an invaluable opportunity for podiatrists for several key reasons:

• Cutting-Edge Knowledge: The conference offers access to the latest research, treatment methods, and advancements in podiatry. Podiatrists can learn about new technologies, innovations, and techniques that can directly improve patient care and outcomes.
• Expert Insights: Direct interaction with leading experts allows podiatrists to gain specialized knowledge and insights that can enhance their practice, from complex surgeries to everyday patient care.
• Networking Opportunities: Building connections with peers and experts in the field fosters collaboration, mentorship, and potential partnerships. Networking also opens doors for future referrals and professional growth.

Schedule at a Glance:

• Thursday, August 20 - 8AM - 5:30PM
• Friday, August 21 - 8AM - 5:30PM
• Saturday, August 22 - 8AM - 5:30PM
• Sunday, August 23 - 8AM - 12:30PM

The VPMA offers a program specifically for Medical Assistants that includes speakers that cover all aspects of medical assisting, to explain the conditions DPMs treat, the tools and instrumentation they use, as well as leadership development and office administration/regulatory compliance. The program will be held on Friday, August 21 (8AM - 5PM) and Saturday, August 22 (8AM - 12PM).  Attending a podiatry conference is crucial for medical assistants for several reasons:

• Skill Development: The conference offers a chance to learn new techniques, tools, and best practices specific to podiatric care, improving the quality of patient support.
• Industry Updates: It’s an opportunity to stay current on the latest trends, technologies, and treatment protocols in podiatry, helping them provide the best care possible.
• Networking: Connecting with other podiatric medical professionals can lead to valuable collaborations, mentorships, and career growth.

Attending the conference helps medical assistants stay competitive, informed, and ready to excel in their roles within the podiatry field. 

The purpose of this course is to certify individuals to complete X-rays in a safe and effective manner. The process includes course attendance, a written examination, and documentation of completion of 20 foot and 20 ankle X-rays assisted by the practitioner. Upon completion, individuals are instructed to seek licensure with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Radiologic Technologist-limited. Register using the form below. The course will be held Saturday morning. Participants will have a two-hour window to complete the exam on Sunday, with the option to begin anytime between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.