In This Edition:

• Message from the President
• 2024 APMA Region One Conference
• Elevate Podiatry in Dallas Next Summer! Call for Speakers 
• Legislative Update
• APMA Leadership Town Hall Coming this Fall
• Member donating a podiatry chair
• Practice for Sale
• Thank you Sponsors!
• MFAS PAC Update

A Letter from the President of the Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society - Anthony Tickner, DPM



Dear Members,

I hope this letter finds you well. As the President of the Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society, I wanted to take this opportunity to outline my priorities for the year ahead and express my sincere gratitude for your continued support.

These are exciting times as we’re all undoubtedly weaning off the fabulous summertime fun with friends and family we’ve enjoyed. But as fun as the great weather in New England can be it’s time to get back into the trenches! As we near the APMA Region One meeting in October we are very busy with all sorts of planning and political strategizing on the legislative side.

My primary focus will be on expanding the scope of practice for podiatric physicians in Massachusetts, specifically to include the ankle. Current language will be available at the region one meeting for members to view. We plan on filing all of our legislative pieces this fall.

We’re also looking at other pieces of legislation including prior authorizations and removing some of those roadblocks as well as a revision to the CME requirements in Massachusetts. These are just some of the vital steps in ensuring that our profession remains at the forefront of patient care and continues to evolve with the needs of the medical community. I will also work towards enhancing professional development opportunities, improving access to top notch care and fostering a strong sense of community within our Society. 

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2024 APMA Region One Conference will take place on October 25-26 at The Westin Waltham Boston, Waltham, MA.

Program highlights include:

• Two-track programming for surgical and non-surgical practitioners
• Complications track on Saturday
• Assistants Program on Friday
• Plenty of networking time
• New, more modern venue

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Elevate Podiatry in Dallas Next Summer! Call for Speakers 

Elevate Podiatry in Dallas Next Summer! The Call for Speakers for the APMA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) is now open! The conference will take place July 24—27 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas. 

Submit your proposal now to be a part of the can’t-miss event for every podiatrist. The deadline to submit a presentation is Friday, October 4. 

While MFAS was not successful in passing the podiatric scope legislation this session, encouraging progress has been made on a number of fronts including, but not limited to, the creation of new stakeholder relationships and the identification of potential Senate champions for our podiatry initiatives. To that end, MFAS thanks Senator Marc Pacheco for his years of sponsorship of the podiatric practice act; he and his office fought to push podiatry to the forefront despite many other filed matters competing for the same attention. Recognizing the need for a new Senate sponsor, MFAS spent a good portion of the Spring and Summer advocating for the bill’s passage while also setting the stage for a potential new sponsor. In working with Senate leadership, a number of elected officials have stepped up to indicate their interest in working with MFAS in passing the podiatric practice act next year. Stay tuned for exciting news about our next Senate sponsor as we look to advance the podiatry practice act during the next legislative session.. 

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APMA Leadership Town Hall Coming this Fall

The APMA Board of Trustees invites you to participate in an exclusive Leadership Town Hall webinar to be held November 7, 7–9 p.m. ET. This town hall is an opportunity to engage with podiatry leadership, voice your concerns, and shape the key issues that matter most to your constituents and the profession.

With an open forum for discussion and participant-driven topics, this event is designed to support dialog across the profession heading into the 2025 House of Delegates meeting. Please submit topics of interest to Stephanie Simmons, director of Governance, by October 11.

Register now so you don't miss this opportunity to engage with podiatry leadership and frame the key issues your House of Delegates will discuss in March. Our Board of Trustees looks forward to listening and engaging with you.

MFAS Member Donating a Podiatry Chair

Dr. Norman Wortzman has a podiatry chair that he would like to donate to a clinic, or to anyone who may need an additional chair. He does not want to sell it. The chair is currently in Stoughton. Anyone interested, please contact Dr. Norman Wortzman via email.   

Practice for Sale

Busy Practice in Massachusetts, South Shore area. Well established & very successful, has been in the area since 1985. Averaging 80 new patient a month & a total of 580 visits a month. located within a mile of Hospital & surgery center. Fully equipped with digital X-Ray. Certified EHR. Laser. Lower Extremities Vascular Machine BioMmedix PADnet . All aspect of Podiatry services, Surgical, Orthopedics, Adults & Children, Diabetics, DME. Accepting all insurances. 



Great opportunity for new or established Podiatrist, looking to buy or relocate, maybe wanted additional office or Buying in. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary for smooth transition. If you are interested or need more information, please reach out by email.

Thank You to our Platinum Sponsors

MFAS PAC Update

Thank you to our recent MFAS PAC Donors:

• Dr. David Alper
• Dr. Jennifer Buchanan
• Dr. Yena Do
• Dr. Michael Theodoulou

The MFAS PAC currently has $8,473.60 on hand. As we look toward a new legislative session, please consider setting up a recurring donation or making a one-time contribution. Donating to the PAC enables the MFAS Legislative Committee to support our legislative champions. Be a part of advancing the profession and donate today!

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