Brooke Bisbee, DPM, was installed as the 99th APMA president by Past President Lloyd Smith, DPM, during the opening day of the 2025 APMA House of Delegates.
In her inaugural address, Dr. Bisbee shared her deep pride in her home state of Arkansas, known as the Natural State, and likened podiatry today to the process through which gems are formed. “We must now seize the opportunity to thrive, to adapt, and to forge ahead with clarity and purpose,” she said. “We are in a crucible in which we will reshape our mission, refocus our advocacy goals, and renew our sense of shared purpose. It is in these moments of pressure that true innovation and growth are often born.”
Dr. Bisbee acknowledged several issues facing the association, including a declining membership, and challenged the members present to be part of the solution. “I ask that every member join me and be part of the solution,” she said. “Begin the conversation with a former classmate, a colleague in your town, or at your local hospital—share with your non-member friends and colleagues the good work that APMA and your state society are doing every day—for all of podiatry.”
Dr. Bisbee, who has been serving as acting president of the association since late December, closed with an encouraging message to all APMA members. “Let’s mold something truly remarkable and transform our association, and in doing so, ensure that we emerge from this period not just intact, but stronger, more unified, and more vibrant and brilliant than ever before!”