PFANEWS
News and Happenings from the Pedorthic Footcare Association
PFA’s 56th Annual Symposium
& Exhibition to be Held in
Conjunction with the American
Podiatric Medical Association's
(APMA) 2015 Annual Scientific
Meeting in In Orlando
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and the
Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) are pleased to announce
a new agreement that will enhance your annual symposium
and exhibition experience. In 2015, PFA will hold its Annual
Symposium in conjunction with the APMA Annual Scientific
Meeting, July 23-26 in Orlando, FL. APMA's Annual Scientific
Meeting (The National) is the nation's premier foot and ankle
meeting, attracting podiatric physicians, assistants, and other healthcare professionals from across the country and around the world. As
you already know, the PFA Symposium is the largest event in the
world solely dedicated to the practice of pedorthics.
Co-locating these two conferences together maximizes the learning
and networking opportunities available to our symposium attendees.
In addition to the traditional pedorthic education track, attendees
will have access to all podiatric education sessions allowing
pedorthists to engage in more in-depth lower extremity learning.
This longer more extensive program will also allow attendees
to earn more CEUs. Along with the expanded educational
opportunities, this enhanced conference will offer a terrific
opportunity to educate the podiatric community as to why working
with a pedorthist should be an essential part of their on-going
patient care and recovery plan during treatment. Attendees can
look forward to the additional opportunities in socializing and
networking with the podiatric community, the largest referral source
for patients for pedorthists, along with offering attendees a great way
to build their practices and businesses.
For more information, watch for our email blasts, our website and
Current Pedorthics magazine (Reserve your space now! See ad this
issue) for more information and details as they develop.
Current Pedorthics Digital
While the decision to take Current Pedorthics to digital was one
driven by need rather than want, there is an upside. Here are some
exciting new features that we are exploring and working hard to
bring to you;
Back Issues: Back issues for the past several years will soon be
available online for you to peruse at your leisure! These will be in
PDF format for easy viewing on most devices. Rediscover gems in
past issues.
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Interactivity: The digital format allows for exciting interactive
content that just isn't an option in print format. Features
include hyperlinked advertising that will take you directly to the
manufacturer or distributor's website and full interactivity featuring
in-article slide shows and videos.
Print on demand: For those of you that would like to be able to have
hard copies of CP, our interactive publisher of print-on-demand
services which will allow you to generate and buy hard copies of
Current Pedorthics for distribution to your referral sources or an
interesting read for patients and clients in your facility.
Keep up to date on this news and more by checking the PFA
website: www.pedorthics.org.
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we announce that on April 14th, 2015,
the world of pedorthics lost one of its own. Mike Forgrave’s passion
for pedorthics was second to none. He served not only as the
President of PFA, but also of PAC. He remained in a position of
leadership for both organizations as a lecturer, mentor, and liaison,
even after his official terms were completed.
Mike was an inspiration to many of us. His work with PFA served
more than just the membership, it inspired many of us to get more
involved. He mentored at least the last two PFA Presidents, Jay
Zaffater, and myself. He would give advice if asked, and if you
listened, his words would serve you well. His counsel will be sorely
missed by those of us serving, and by those who will come after us.
Our hearts go out to Mike’s family, his friends, and all of those who
enjoyed knowing him. Please join me in honoring the life of Mike
Forgrave by helping pedorthics stay strong, and mentoring when
the opportunity arises. –Rob Sobel PFA President
Visitation and funeral information for Mike is at: http://www.
henrywalser.com/book-of-memories/2110430/Forgrave-Michael/
service-details.php.
For information on making donations in Mike’s memory,
please see: https://gatewayprod4.frontrunnerpro.com/book-ofmemories/2110430/Forgrave-Michael/donation.php.