RE: APMA Announces Election of Officers and Trustees
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
Congratulations to Larry Santi, DPM. Larry will make a wonderful president of APMA greeting others with a smile at meetings. Good luck Larry.
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
From: Steven Kravitz, DPM
This is a good opportunity to step back and look at the passing of the recent resolution on CPME 320. As I mentioned previously, there is not much difference to me whether we are DPMs or MDs. I understand the political and the billing consequences of same, but the reality is the educational directives need to be increased because parity should be based on the understanding and not just on a name change.
The podiatric profession has made tremendous leaps in education and changes in residency and related fellowships over the past 40 years. This is another step forward so that our understanding and the treatment of lower extremity pathology cannot be challenged and is the very best worldwide. We strive in that direction and I do believe this is a step to help move that forward. I applaud all the movers and shakers to help put this together and the house for voting as well.
Steven Kravitz, DPM, Winston-Salem, NC
From: Michael R. Borden, CAE
A personal standing ovation for Paul Liswood, DPM for his President’s Award honor at the 99th APMA House of Delegates. Dr. Liswood has been a constant, competent advocate for the exceptional value and quality of podiatric care. He has spent innumerable hours with policymakers, insurance providers, practitioners, and patients, providing real life examples of how preventative care saves lives and limbs. He has also authored several white papers on the subject and has demonstrated time and time again his exemplary grasp on why podiatry is a significant part of the team care approach. He is a great ambassador for podiatry and for medicine!
Michael R. Borden, CAE, NY, NY
