APMACorporate Membership

VISION STATEMENTCreating a world where everyone has thehighest quality foot and ankle care.

MISSION STATEMENTThe American Podiatric Medical Association iscommitted to advancing and advocating for theprofession of podiatric medicine and surgery forthe benefit of its members and the public.

The purpose of the APMA Corporate Membership Program is to

build strong alliances between APMA and industry. Together,

we can work to improve podiatric medicine, support the

betterment of public health, and sustain an increase in the

overall growth of the podiatric medical profession.

Founded in 1912, APMA is the nation’s leading professional

society for foot and ankle physicians and surgeons,

representing the vast majority of doctors of podiatric

medicine (DPMs) in the United States. Members of this

exclusive medical profession specialize in the part of the

body that is pivotal to mobility, independence, and

maintenance of an active and healthy lifestyle.

Our Corporate Membership Program acknowledges the vital role corporationsplay in the podiatric medical communityand supports the outstanding work of ourpodiatric physicians.

APMACORPORATEMEMBERSHIPPROGRAM

THE ASSOCIATION

WORKS TO:� improve the quality of foot

and ankle care;� increase awareness of the

importance of foot and

ankle health;� promote the podiatrist as

the medical professional

for the treatment of foot

and ankle problems;� play a leading role in career

development and facilitate

the direction of an

integrated education

agenda for the

profession; and� advocate on behalf of the

profession.

APMA extends to industry the opportunity to benefit from the association’s leadership,

standing, and organization by taking advantage of corporate membership. As an APMA

corporate member, you will benefit from specific advantages and services that will help

strengthen your position in the health-care marketplace and increase your market share.

Corporate members have access to the vast majority of licensed DPMs in the country.

Your support promotes increased credibility and positions you as a leader in your

product area. Corporate members may elect to provide unrestricted support or choose

to direct their support to a specific initiative such as continuing medical education,

publications, public awareness, website activity, student recruitment, or scholarship

support. Supporting APMA increases your exposure and demonstrates a commitment

to podiatric medicine among APMA members and consumers. Restricting support to

special projects provides unique exposure opportunities in addition to the general

benefits outlined here.

APMA CORPORATEMEMBERSHIPPROGRAM BENEFITS

CORPORATE MEMBERCORPORATE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS ($2,500-$4,999)

� Company name, description, and link from APMA website to sponsor website� Recognition throughout Annual Scientific Meeting site� Company name featured in APMA News� Company profile in APMA News (NEW Members and Partners only)� Invitation to annual meeting corporate reception� Complimentary subscription to APMA News, Journal of the American Podiatric

Medical Association (JAPMA), and APMA News Brief

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS ($5,000-$99,000)

� Ability to select sponsorship for an APMA special project or national meeting

program that ranges in cost from $5,000-$99,000*

• Receive all benefits specific to sponsored project or program� All sponsors will receive Corporate Member benefits listed above plus the following:

• Corporate Member ribbon

• Corporate Member artwork (logo)

• Ability to purchase member data disk at a discounted rate

CORPORATE PARTNERCORPORATE PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS ($100,000+)

Partners receive all Corporate Member benefits listed above, as well as the following:� Participation in sponsorship for an APMA special project or national meeting

program that exceeds $100,000 annually.*� All sponsors will also receive:

• Prominent recognition on APMA website

• Invitation to special Corporate Partners recognition reception and dinner with

the APMA Board of Trustees

• Special recognition throughout Annual Scientific Meeting site

(including exhibit hall)

• Lapel pin with Corporate Partner seal

• Corporate Partner ribbon

• Corporate Partner artwork (logo)

• One-time advertising discount in APMA News and JAPMA• Complimentary member data disk

*Specific programs available for sponsorship vary from year to year. Benefits of these programs are consistentwith sponsorship level.

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PUBLICATIONS

APMA News(Award-winning magazine)� Mailed to all APMA

members� Published 10 times

a year� Poly-bag insert

opportunity

Young Physicians’ News Edition

The Young Physicians’ Program will offer a special

pull-out section mailed with each edition of

APMA News.

APMA News Brief� Biweekly newsletter

delivered electronically

to all APMA members� Advertisement opportunities

available

Footprints Newsletter� APMA member-to-patient newsletter� Allows DPMs to customize the newsletter

as a marketing tool� Published quarterly with a theme for each issue

Brochures

These award-winning brochures are available in

doctors’ offices and upon request through APMA’s

general foot health information number

(800.FOOTCARE).

� Podiatric Specific:

Today’s Podiatristbrochure series.

Topics include:

Aging, Arthritis,

Athlete’s Foot,

Bunions, Children’s

Foot Health,

Diabetes, Foot

and Ankle Injuries,

Footwear, Hammertoes, Heel Pain, High Blood

Pressure, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Nail

Problems, Neuromas, On-The-Job Foot

Health, Prescription Orthotics, Shoe Inserts,

Surgery, Walking, and Warts� Skin Cancers of the Feet Brochure:

The Role of Today’s Podiatrist in Detection

and Management

YOUNG PHYSICIANS’ PROGRAM

This program serves to address the needs and

interests of APMA young physicians:� Students attending podiatric medical school� Residents and fellows� DPMs in their first 10 years following

graduation from podiatric medical college

APMA Young Physicians’ Program

Leadership Institute

This program is geared toward the needs of our

students, residents, fellows, and new practitioners.

A leadership institute is held each year to serve

our young leaders.

SPECIAL PROJECTOPPORTUNITIESAPMA provides its members and the public an array of services and programs that promote

podiatric medicine in addition to good foot and ankle health. Each special project offers

unique benefits that provide greater exposure for the sponsor, complementing the general

benefits listed in this packet. For further information about these and other opportunities,

please contact APMA’s Development Department at 301.581.9200.

APMA CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

PHYSICIAN EDUCATION (CME opportunities)APMA Annual Scientific Meeting� Largest DPM meeting

of the year� Best offering of

educational

presentations and

meetings� Networking opportunities with all podiatric and

related medical specialties� Exposure to current and future podiatric

medical resident and student leadership� Ideal venue to increase visibility and

demonstrate commitment to podiatric

medicine

APMA Annual Scientific Meeting(non-CME opportunities)� Opening session speaker� Product theater� Cyber stations� Exhibit hall advertisement� Exhibit hall grand opening� Poster abstract session

National/Regional Member EducationLecture Series Programs

These programs enable APMA to bring critical and

timely information on topics of interest to its

members. The lecture series receives widespread

exposure among podiatrists. APMA promotes the

programs to podiatrists all across the country

throughout the year.� Coding workshops� Diabetes Lecture Series� Peripheral Arterial Disease Lecture Series� Surgical Lecture Series� Dermatology Lecture Series

Annual Joint National Podiatric CAC and PIACRepresentatives’ Meeting� Forum to address Medicare and private

insurance issues� Attended by state Carrier Advisory

Committee (CAC) and Private Insurance

Advisory Committee (PIAC) representatives,

and APMA national leadership

CONSUMER EDUCATION AND PUBLIC

RELATIONS CAMPAIGN� Today’s Podiatrist� Foot Health Awareness Month (April)� National Diabetes Awareness Month

(November)

INTERNET PROGRAMSCoding Resource Center (CRC)

The CRC is the single best

fully integrated, subscrip-

tion online coding and reim-

bursement resource for foot

and ankle coding informa-

tion, including CPT, ICD-9

(and soon ICD-10), HCPCS,

and Medicare LCDs.

Residency Education Resource Center (REdRC)

REdRC is an online resource to assist in the

education of podiatric resident physicians. All

resident physician education resources are based

on the competencies for podiatric resident

education and training established by the Council

on Podiatric Medical Education.

APMA Buyers’ Guide� Commercial reference

website for the podiatric

office� Companies are featured

online� Banner advertisement opportunity

APMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

APMA’s philanthropic arm, established to increase

nationwide awareness and understanding of foot

and ankle health through:� Consumer education� Student scholarships� Career development

SPECIAL PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

Company name: ____________________________________________________________________

Parent or subsidiary company: ________________________________________________________

CEO: ______________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________

Website: __________________________________________________________________________

Main contact, title: __________________________________________________________________

Address (if different from above): ______________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________

COMPANY TYPE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):� Pharmaceutical� Footwear� Equipment/Instruments/Supplies� Insurance Services� Practice Management/Financial Services� Orthopedic Devices� Information Technology� Biotechnology� Other (specify):______________

I am also interested in restricted giving opportunities. Please contact me about the following sponsorship opportunities:� Publications� Young Physicians’ Program� Physician Education (CME)� Consumer Education� Internet Programs� APMA Educational Foundation

� Amount enclosed: $_____________ � Please send invoice.

Signature ________________________________________________ Date ____________________

Print name __________________________________ Title __________________________________

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APMA CORPORATEMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Year company established: ______________________

Years active with podiatry: ______________________

Principal podiatric product/service: ______________

Podiatry market share: ________________________

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BETHESDA, MD 20814-1621

301.581.9200

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