Current Pedorthics | September-October 2014 | Vol.46, Issue 5 | Page 59

Pedorthic Footcare Association 55th Annual Symposium & Exhibition October 24-26, 2014 | Orlando, fl SYMPOSIUM AT A GLANCE Thursday, October 23, 2014 NEW and EXCITING Offerings for (OPS1) Optional Pre-Symposium Workshop 1 1 PM – 5:30 PM CHECK-OUT THIS YEAR’S SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBITION! Our Attendees! Utilize Social Media to Its Maximum Potential in Your Pedorthic Practice (B) (OPS2) Optional Pre-Symposium Workshop 2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd OPTIONAL PRE-SYMPOSIUM Applied Intuitive Pedorthics: A Hands-on Introduction (S) WORKSHOPS! 3 PM – 7 PM Registration Open 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM 7:30 PM – 9 PM Optional Networking Happy Hour with the PFA Board of Directors Friday, October 24, 2014 Sign-up now for one of two workshops to help maximize your pedorthic practice To 5 PM Exhibitor Move-in THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd 6:45 AM – Registration Open OPTIONAL NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR! 6:30 PM 6:45 AM – 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Breakfast Connect with the PFA Board of Directors 7:30 AM 7:30 AM – 8 AM President’s Welcome, Announcements & Presentations 8 AM – 9 AM (OGS1) Opening General Session: The Benefits of Early Intervention in the Developmentally Challenged Foot Dr. Joseph C. D’Amico, DPM, FAACFAOM, FAAPSM, FACFAP 9:15 AM – (GS2) General Session: A Review of the Pathological Process Leading to the Breakdown of the Charcot Foot (S) 10:15 AM 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM 11:30 AM – the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista at our Island Inspired Kick-Off Happy Hour! Come try a PFA created signature drink, food and fun. Attendees will be entered into a Chance to Win their next PFA Individual Membership Renewal! Dr. James B. McGuire, DPM, PT, C. Ped., FAPWHE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th Coffee Break WELCOME RECEPTION IN THE 10:30 AM 10:30 AM – and Symposium Attendees Poolside at (GS3) General Session: The Science of Foot Typing (for ALL Ages!) (S) Dr. Louis DeCaro, DPM EXHIBIT HALL! 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Back by popular demand, join PFA and our Exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall for our Lunch Welcome Reception! 12:15 PM 12:15 PM – (GS4) General Session: Pathways to Empower Pedorthics (S) 1:15 PM Dr. Geza Kogler, Ph. D., CO MEETING 1:30 PM – (GS5) General Session: How Evidence-based Medicine will Change Your Approach in Evaluating, Treating and Dispensing Orthotics/Over-the-Counter Inserts (S) Dr. Allan Grossman, DPM see what ideas and programs we have Coffee Break to promote your retail pedorthic 2:30 PM 2:30 PM – ATTEND PFA’S RETAIL COMMITTEE 2:45 PM 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Check out our newest committee and business. Concurrent Breakout Sessions (A) A1: Use of a Pressure Plate System in a Pedorthic Environment (S) A2: 2014 Legislative and Regulatory Update (B) A3: 2014 Update: Improving Your Business Process and Compliance (B) VISIT THE PFA MEMBER ZONE Come check out the latest offerings of PFA related merchandise, book titles and our annual brochure blow-out sale! NEW ACTIVITES TO BE ADDED! Watch for our E-mail Blasts! Current Pedorthics September/October 2014 57