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Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), headquartered in Bethesda, MD, is the leading resource for foot and ankle health information. Currently, the organization represents a vast majority of the estimated 18,000 podiatrists in the country. In addition to the national headquarters, APMA boasts 53 state component locations throughout the United States and its territories, as well as affiliated societies. Learn more about the history of APMA.
The House of Delegates (HOD) is the legislative and governing body of APMA and is composed of certified delegates and alternates from each component society and APMSA. The HOD meets once a year to hold elections and make decisions about the strategic direction of APMA.