VPMA Member Resources
APMA Online Learning Center
The APMA Online Learning Center (OLC) is APMA's learning management system and your home for virtual learning. The OLC hosts both CECH and non-CECH live events, such as The National (virtual), The Virtual Coding Seminar, YPI Online, and more. A library of on-demand content is also available.
Dean's Chat Podcast
Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome APMA Leadership to the Dean's Chat! In this episode, Meghan McClelland, CEO, & Dr. Brooke Bisbee, President, discuss the changes occurring at the national level within APMA to enhance podiatric medicine and surgery. The discussion on advocacy, and the many facets of advocacy, will impact everyone in the field. Whether you are a student, resident, young practitioner, seasoned practitioner, or involved in the many leadership roles, this is a can't miss episode of Dean's Chat!
CME on Human Trafficking
In order to renew medical licenses in Virginia, physicians are required to attend a 1-hour CME course on Human Trafficking.
HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES:
Free CME Activities (Human Trafficking)
Hope for Justice | Human Trafficking in a Clinical Setting - Your Role and Responsibility
Online Continuing Education
FOLLOWING ARE SOME ONLINE CECH RESOURCES:
Goldfarb Foundation’s Online Lecture Library (CPME-approved)
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (CPME-approved)
Present eLearning (CPME-approved)
Podiatry Insurance Company of America (CPME-approved)
DEA MATE Training
As of June 27, 2023, all new DEA license applications and DEA license renewals will require the applicant to have completed 8 hours, “on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.” This is a one-time requirement.
BELOW ARE SOME ONLINE RESOURCES:
MATE Made Easy; Discount code: vapma23
Click HERE for additional information for APMA/VPMA members.
Becoming a Podiatrist
An Overview
What is a podiatrist?
A podiatrist is so much more than a "foot doctor." A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), a physician and surgeon who treats the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Learn more about the exciting careers available in podiatric medicine and step into podiatry.
The path to becoming a Doctor of Podiatric medicine starts in undergraduate school with courses in biology, chemistry, and anatomy. From there, students apply for four years of specialized education at a school or college of podiatric medicine. After graduation, they spend three years in a clinical residency before becoming a DPM. Find out more about Podiatry and the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine here: https://explorepodmed.org/
- My Podiatrist Saved My Life: Watch the compelling story of how a foot and ankle specialist properly diagnosed this high-risk patient and saved his life.
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Learn the symptoms of nerve damage in your feet and what to do if you notice them.
- Foot and Ankle Injuries: Learn more about the types of injuries the feet an ankles are susceptible to and how your podiatrist can help.