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APMA young physicians are those podiatrists who graduated from podiatric medical school within the past 10 years. This group includes residents.
The needs of APMA young physicians are diverse; however, they share the commonality of having graduated within the past decade and are likely still finding their place in podiatry, paying off student loans, exploring leadership opportunities, and possibly seeking mentors in the field
To better serve this group of members, APMA leadership established the Young Physicians’ Program. All APMA members who are within their first 10 years out of school are, by definition, part of the Young Physicians’ Program. The program is steered by the Young Physician Leadership Panel (YPLP). The Young Physicians’ Program makes available numerous opportunities for new practitioners.
In October 2019, the YPLP worked with a consultant and APMA staff to create a mission and vision to guide the program:
Invest in and advocate for young podiatric physicians
To provide a foundation for a successful career in podiatric medicine and surgery
Following the model of the APMA Board of Trustees, the YPLP will review the mission, vision, and strategic goals every few years to make sure they are on-track and addressing the most pressing needs of young physicians.
The APMA REdRC was developed as an online educational resource to further the education of podiatric residents on a variety of topics. Lecture topics are based on the competencies identified by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).
Create and post a CV; review practice survey results; and get information about starting, selling, or closing a practice.
Learn more about student loan repayment options for podiatric medical school graduates who have not placed with a residency program.
The documents in the scope-of-practice compilation provide the scope-of-practice provisions for podiatric physicians in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The content is based on the language found in the practice act for podiatric physicians in each state.
From student debt management to coding resources, the Young Physician Transition Series is your go-to resource for every stage of your career. Developed by the APMA Young Physician Leadership Panel, the Young Physician Transition Series serves as a member-only resource created to meet the unique needs of young physicians through each year of transition from residency to practitioner.
Building relationships with current leaders and like-minded colleagues can play a critical role in fostering future leaders in the profession. However, it can be difficult to know how to build those relationships or where to start in your leadership journey. The APMA Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a leadership-intensive program designed to support an exclusive group of young physicians with a vested interest in future leadership opportunities.
The coding section has the answers to all of your podiatric coding questions and concerns. Learn more about APMA's Coding Resource Center, a fully integrated online coding and reimbursement resource subscription.
Creating opportunities for young physicians, DPMs who graduated within the past 10 years, is a key priority for APMA and the function of the Young Physicians’ Program. There are numerous ways to get involved, develop leadership skills, and contribute to the profession.
Providing access to resources and tools to advance the careers of young physicians is a primary function of APMA and the Young Physicians’ Program. Although designed for young physicians, those who graduated within the past 10 years, these tools are valuable for all DPMs.
For podiatrists, graduation is only the start of a lifelong pursuit of education. Read interesting case presentations from doctors such as yourself and discover the latest published research in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA).