Current Pedorthics | March-April 2021 | Vol. 53, Issue 2 | Page 8

FROM

THEPRESIDENT

MATT ALMEIDA PFA President president @ pedorthics . org
PEDORTHIC FOOTCARE ASSOCIATION
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 .

Hello everyone ... welcome to what will be my final message as President of PFA . I am proud to have served PFA , but I have decided to move on . I will still however , be part of this great organization as a supporter and member .

It has been challenging and difficult but overall , rewarding . I would like everyone to continue supporting the organization solely dedicated to pedorthists and the pedorthic field . The new administration will continue to move forward with all the new programs and member benefits started within the last few months .
So please take advantage of these benefits including :
• PFA Community
• PFA Job Board
• Lunch & Learn
• PFA Learning Webinars and Article Series
• Live Webinar Events
• Mini-Symposia
Also , as of this posting , PFA is looking forward to its in-person 61st Annual Symposium on November 4th-6th in Tampa , FL at the beautiful Saddlebrook Resort ! The Registration Website will be completed ASAP and you will be notified as to its completion .
Please enjoy this issue of Current Pedorthics . Should you have any questions , concerns , or comments , please contact the PFA offices .
Again , Thank You …
Through PFA ’ s efforts , pedorthics – the management and treatment of conditions of the foot , ankle , and lower 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 .
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