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Rob Sobel, C. Ped.,
PFA President
[email protected]
ABOUT PFA
The Pedorthic Footcare Association
(PFA), founded in 1958, is the not-forprofit professional association which
represents the interests of the certified
and/or licensed pedorthist and
supports the pedorthic profession
at large.
Through PFA’s efforts, pedorthics –
the management and treatment of
conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower
Happy New Year! It is our sincere hope here at PFA that your 2015
was good and that 2016 is promising to be even better. Part of
making the upcoming year better is by taking some time to reflect
on past years; considering what worked, what didn’t, and how to
proceed. Maybe to try new things and explore new opportunities.
At PFA, we do that as well.
Taking stock of years past, the PFA’s Board of Directors (BOD)
took some brave steps in 2015. We went to a self-management
model as opposed to having a management company run our
day−to−day business. It was not without its bumps in the road, but
overall, it has put PFA in a position not only to survive, but also to
thrive. We went out of our comfort zone and partnered up with the
APMA to do our annual symposium, and although it seemed like
it would work out well for both organizations and the two sectors
of the healthcare community, it was not a successful endeavor. It
was a learning experience and served us well should we decide
to do a joint symposium with another organization in the future.
Also in 2015, we partnered with Association Pros to give our
members additional insurance opportunities at discounted prices.
As we continue managing the PFA, we will continue to look for
additional member benefits in the upcoming year.
We are very excited about what 2016 will bring. Topping the list
is the 2016 PFA symposium. We will be doing the symposium
this year in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta offers a multitude of positive
extremities requiring fitting,
fabricating, and adjusting of pedorthic
devices – is a well-established allied
health profession which makes an
invaluable contribution to public
health.
MISSION
PFA’s mission is to enhance the
effectiveness and efficiency of
credentialed providers of lower
extremity pedorthic modalities through
education; increase the demand for
services through marketing; and
promote the right to practice through
government affairs activities.
Pedorthic Footcare Association
1610 East Forsyth St. Suite D
Americus, GA 31709
phone (229) 389-3440
fax (888) 563-0945
email [email protected]
website www.pedorthics.org
PFA is always your source for
pedorthics education, and we have a
great line-up of continuing education
opportunities.
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