11/21/2013    

APMA NEWS - PART 1

APMA Executive Director and CEO Announces Retirement Plans

 

Glenn B. Gastwirth, DPM, a fixture of the APMA staff since 1986 and executive director for 16 years, has announced his plans to retire in May 2015. Dr. Gastwirth’s long service to the profession and its association have made him, for many podiatrists, legislators, and other health-care professionals, the face of podiatric medicine.

 

Dr. Glenn Gastwirth

 

Dr. Gastwirth graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at the Civic-Kern Hospital. He served as president of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association and an alternate and delegate to the APMA House of Delegates. He ultimately gave up his practice and joined APMA's staff. Twenty-seven years later, he has served as director of Scientific Affairs, deputy executive director for Health Policy, and—since 1997—executive director. In 2005, he was elected to the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.