American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine serves to advance the understanding, prevention and management of lower extremity sports and fitness injuries. We believe that providing such knowledge to the profession and the public will optimize enjoyment and safe participation in sports and fitness activities. We will accomplish this mission through professional education, scientific research, public awareness and membership support.

We welcome you to our website and hope you find it useful. If you are in the podiatric sports medicine field and are interested in AAPSM Membership, please click here.

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The AAPSM has been busy working on ways to further enhance membership value. The Academy has put together some fantastic information for members - which will be available soon. Watch for your dues renewal notice which will be in the mail the first week of July. Once you send in your membership renewal you can include your e-mail or mailing address and the new login/password information will be sent to you. Here is a sample of the information that will be available for members….

The How to Guide for Social Media (step by step instructions on setting up and maintaining in today's social media)
The How to Guide for Events (step by step instructions on how to organization an event in your area such as a running event, shoe store appearance, etc.)
The Twitter and Blog Guide (instructions on how to write and post informative information and the secret to getting the word out)

Final touches are being made on this information. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Rita Yates, AAPSM Executive Director at ritayates2@aol.com.

Why Join the AAPSM?

The AAPSM hosts a series of meetings throughout the year held at the various colleges of podiatric medicine offering special discounts and CME units.
AAPSM operates a consumer referral line where consumers call and receive an AAPSM member in their area.
AAPSM website featuring member and consumer information including a newly formatted “members only” site featuring a variety of PowerPoint presentations, bookmarks and brochures.
An informative newsletter that includes journal reviews, student chapter updates, information on upcoming meetings, seminars, etc.
Opportunity to achieve Fellow Status.
Fellow-in-Training funding
Research Grant Funding
Opportunity to consult and network at annual meeting with past presidents who have high visibility in the sports medicine field
Participate in special AAPSM projects such as Special Olympics, etc.
Media exposure through national, regional and local magazines and newspapers.

Affiliated Organizations of the American Podiatric Medical Association

American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
www.acfaom.org

American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
http://www.aspsmembers.org/

American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics
www.acfap.org

American Society of Podiatric Dermatology
www.dermfoot.com

American Society of Podiatric Medicine
www.aspmonline.net

Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons
www.aens.us

American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
www.aappm.org

American Podiatric Medical Association
www.apma.org

American Association for Women Podiatrists
www.americanwomenpodiatrists.com

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
www.aacpm.org

American Association of Hospital and Healthcare Podiatrists
www.hospitalpodiatrists.org

American Podiatric Medical Students' Association
www.apmsa.org

American Podiatric Medical Writers Association

American Society of Podiatric Executives
http://www.aspeonline.org/

American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants
http://www.aspma.org/

Now Available! Pay Your Dues & Renewals Online!

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Attention Student Chapter Members! Click here to submit your scholarship application online.