Call for Speakers at The National 2025 is Now Open

Updated September 23, 2024

The Call for Speakers for the APMA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) in Dallas, July 24–27, is now open! Submit your proposal by the October 14 deadline to be a part of the can’t-miss event for every podiatrist.

Broad topic areas include surgery, biomechanics, dermatology, complications, wound care, and trauma; however, any topic related to foot and ankle care will be considered. Podiatrists must be APMA members in good standing to be considered for the faculty.

APMA will again use a portal to make the application process easier for you. To apply, follow these instructions:

1. Go to the Call for Speakers site.
2. Select “Click Here” under “New to This Site?” on the left side of the screen.
3. Enter your contact email address, create your login credentials and password, agree to the data policy, and select “Enter.”
4. Fill out the required (and optional, if desired) speaker fields. Note: If someone else is filling out the application on your behalf, these responses should correspond to the presenting physician.
5. Disclose any financial relationships. If you have a disclosure, enter the name of the commercial interest and the nature of the relationship, then click “Add.” Complete this step for all financial relationships.
6. Select and upload a current CV (in PDF format).
7. You will then be directed to your Author Home page. To create a new presentation for consideration, select “Create a New Presentation” under “My Submissions.”
8. Provide the presentation title and learning objectives, then select “Add New Presentation.” Once you click this button, you will receive a confirmation that your presentation was successfully submitted for consideration.

You may add additional presentation topics or modify a submission until the Call for Speakers deadline on October 14. Once all submissions are received, the Education Committee will review the presentations. The final decision on the educational program for The National is made by the APMA Board of Trustees based on the recommendations of the Education Committee.

The Call for Speakers portal is available year-round for members to submit topics to be considered for the APMA Online Learning Center. If you are interested in submitting a lecture presented as an internet live (webinar) or an on-demand CECH activity, please follow the instructions above and select “Live Virtual” or “On Demand” under Speaker Option.