Editor's Note
Stephanie Hook, DPM
Warm Spring Greetings,
I hope this finds you all well. As usual, we have a newsletter with great information for you. Instead of giving you a summary, I am exercising editorial discretion and sharing an unrelated experience.
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Last weekend, a colleague, Dr. Katerina Grigoropoulos, and I were able to attend the Midwest Podiatry Conference. There, we spoke with residents and some younger members about the importance of board certification and the specifics of certifying with ABPM. We both found the audience to be very receptive. Several residents spent time afterwards with us, asking more detailed questions and also stating that they had learned a lot they didn’t know. A lot of the information we shared was also what we, as Diplomates, may take a bit for granted. I, personally, went through the certification process quite a while ago. I don’t know that all of my “way back when” has been forgotten, but to me, the message was very clear. The new and upcoming members and residents are anxious to learn. They want to get certified and they want to know that there is meaning behind that certification. They want to know that ABPM has their backs if they have issues with hospital credentialing or privileging. They want to know that insurance panels want to see certification. They want to know that there is a board that will help them in their future.
We are that board. We are the best voices for that board. My ask is that when you are around a resident or a young doctor, that you are available. Let them know that you can answer questions and if you can’t- that you know where to go. Our website is a valuable resource- as is our HQ Staff. Make those connections. Be that voice. Together, we can move Podiatry Forward.
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Board of Directors Nominations | | |
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The Board of Directors of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine is pleased to announce that the nominations period for an open seat on the Board for the 2023-2027 term will be forthcoming in the new year. The Board meets four times a year and plays a crucial oversight role in directing the operational and financial activities of the organization. Board members serve on the operational committees of the board related to exams, public outreach, marketing, hospital credentialing and privileging, budget, maintenance of certification, nominations, and others. Additionally, board members also represent ABPM at the country’s premier podiatric medical conferences. Most importantly, the board also works to develop a robust examination program for its podiatric medical Board Certification exam. Other exams include; In-Training Exams for resident podiatric physicians, and Certificates of Added Qualification for existing diplomates and diplomates of other CPME-recognized boards.
This year, one seat on the board of directors will vacate, while a second seat, is open, with an incumbent board member running for a second term, for which an election must be held to decide who will occupy these seats for the next four years. Both seats must be filled by a practicing Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, chosen from among ABPM’s diplomate pool.
The Board of Directors recommends the following slate of candidates for review by the membership. YOUR VOTE IS NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.
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Bryan Roth, DPM (AZ)
INCUMBENT
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• Dr. Bryan Roth is seeking re-election to the Board for his second term
• Dr. Stephanie Hook is seeing election to the Board for her first term
Biographic information and candidate statements for all nominees may be found at https://podiatryboard.org/pages/nominations
Additional nominations may be made by the submission of a petition containing the names of 5% or more of the eligible voting membership (293 or more Diplomates based upon current membership). Such petitions shall be obtained from the Nominating Committee, must abide by the procedure and eligibility requirements of the Nominating Committee as set forth in the petition and must be received by the Executive Director no later than ninety (90) days (April 14, 2023) prior to the Annual Meeting of Directors (July 14, 2023). If valid nomination petitions are received for election of Directors, a vote of the eligible voting members will be cast by mail ballot at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting of Directors. If none are received or validated, the Nominating Committee’s slate shall be accepted for election by the voting members. We look forward to your participation and to serving you in 2023 and beyond!
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ABPM Publishes 2023 Membership Survey | | |
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ABPM Publishes 2023 Membership Survey As your certifying board, the American Board of Podiatric Medicine is constantly working to better serve our diplomates at every stage of their career. From residency and fellowship training to board certification, certificates of added qualification, private practice, multispecialty and orthopedic group privileging and hospital privileging, to solo and community based practice, we recognize the exceptional diversity of professionals in our diplomate pool. To that end, the Board invites its diplomates to tell us more about themselves. Our 2023 Membership Survey is less than twenty questions and should take no more than five to ten minutes to complete and will help ABPM improve our service to our diplomates.
We encourage you to scan this QR code, or log onto www.podiatryboard.org and take our survey. It can be completed anonymously and personal information collected from the survey will never be shared with the hospitals, insurance companies or members of the public. We look forward to your input and feedback on all things ABPM!
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Sarah Huante-Bimat
Exams Administrator
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Evelyn Villalta
Exams Adminiatrative Assistant
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The American Board of Podiatric Medicine is pleased to announce the hiring of three new staff members since our last newsletter was issued in early July of 2022. We are pleased to welcome Sarah Huante-Bimat, Exams Administrator, and Evelyn Villalta, Exams Administrative Assistant, to the ABPM team. Together, Evelyn and Sarah work year-round to ensure a smooth and successful exam registration, development, administration and results reporting process. They work closely with the Exams Committee, chaired by Gina M. Painter, DPM, and the committee's sub-chairs on the Board Certification Exam, Certificate of Added Qualification Exam, and In-Training Exams. Welcome, Sarah and Evelyn! | |
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An additional team member is Karli Dreizler, administrative assistant. Karli works with various departments within ABPM to ensure pending projects are completed successfully. Karli also works directly with the Board in the coordination of members' numerous meetings, and with ABPM MOC and tradeshow staffer Patricia Nahring on ABPM's various trade show and conference appearances. Welcome, Karli!
Karli Dreizler
Administrative Assistant
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ABPM & APMSA Partnership
Priya Parthasarathy, DPM
In Late Autumn of 2022, the American Board of Podiatric Medicine became a visionary partner with the American Podiatric Medical Students Association. The American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association (APMSA) is the only national organization representing the collective interests of more than 2,400 podiatric medical student members. Founded in 1954, APMSA protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of all podiatric medical students across the country.
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"ABPM recognizes the importance of supporting podiatrists at the beginning of their education, especially during the formative years of podiatric medical school," said Board President Lee C. Rogers, DPM. "The practice of podiatric medicine is incredibly diverse, expansive and continually evolves. Our board is a living wealth of knowledge and experience spanning the breadth of the profession that APMSA students can now tap into to better prepare themselves for residency, practice, certification and beyond.
We also look forward to learning firsthand from students what their concerns about podiatry are, so best serve them now, through their residency and into their careers." ABPM's two-year partnership begins this year and concludes at the end of 2024. The extended timeline of ABPM's association with the APMSA provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with and support podiatry students at a critical time in their journey toward becoming physicians.
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The Western Foot and Ankle Conference | June 22-25, 2023 | Anaheim, CA
APMA National Scientific Meeting | July 12-15, 2023 | Nashville, TN
Examination Schedule
October 10 & 11, 2023 | Board Certification Exam
For more information, please visit our website at www.podiatryboard.org
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As an ABPM Diplomate, you have the opportunity to become a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine.
The ACPM is dedicated to providing educational content in the pursuit of excellence in podiatric medicine, biomechanics and wound care as the foundation of contemporary practice. Through this professional, fraternal organization Fellows collaborate and build fulfilling relationships and leadership opportunities.
Additionally, the savings of educational resources is profound. Annual dues are $150, which provides you the following educational benefits and discounts:
• Free access to our online module: ACPM e-Learning POD. Here you can receive both CME and MOC credit in partnership with the ABPM.
• Extensive discounts on publications including:
o Review Text in Podiatric Orthopedics & Medicine (save $200)
o Annual Billing and Coding Podiatry Manual (save $50)
• Registration to Quarterly Mini-Conferences featuring the profession’s most noted educators and researchers (save $60/conference)
Additional learning presentations are available at no charge (i.e. Dr. Michael Warshaw’s special presentation: Evaluation & Management | CPT Coding Changes & Updates 2023).
To learn more, visit: www.acpmed.org and to become a member now, visit: https://my.acpmed.org/join
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