David Schweibish, DPM 
Loyd “Trey” Tomlinson, DPM 

Don't Miss This One

Don’t miss the second webinar of 2017! 

Join us and House of Delegates alumnus Drs. David Schweibish & Loyd “Trey” Tomlinson on Monday, March 13th from 8-9 pm EST.

Their presentation on "Burnout in Medical School/Residency: a talk related to mental health and resiliency" will not only aid you in realizing your personal strengths and weaknesses, but will help you find your “totem” on staying grounded in an environment of constant change. Learn from their valuable experiences “the 5 Dos and Don’ts of externships”.  

Registration is limited to the first 100 respondents on a first come, first serve basis. Do not delay and register today!

If you have ideas for future webinars, please email Kimberly Vouzikas at ktvouzikas@apmsa.org.   

Hoop It Up!!!

This weekend CSPM hosts the 2017 APMSA Annual Basketball Tournament. Players and fans will be treated to a weekend of games and activities in the Bay Area. The event will no doubt be a memorable and entertaining experience for all those attending, including APMSA Executive Director Heather Keith. 

APMSA would like to extend a huge thank you to Bako who has always supported the tournament but especially for working with us to attend and exhibit this year. We are thrilled to have you!!!

Stay tuned to APMSA e-News, Facebook, and Spring First Step for pictures, results, and details on the tournament. 
Welcome Aboard!
The APMSA is pleased to welcome the following new Partners:

Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey    Dr. Hal Orenstein  
Dr. Jay D. Lifshen    

We are incredibly thankful for your generous support of the APMSA.
PRESENT e-Learning Systems, our longtime valued Partner is once again extending their generous offer to APMSA members to attend their upcoming 2017 Superbones Superwounds East Conference at no charge!  

Attendees benefit from the high quality education provided, state-of-the-art training and updates on podiatric surgical and wound care procedures, learning new techniques in wound care and in healing the lower extremity, and managing their practices to the utmost efficiency.  

The upcoming  Superbones Superwounds East 2017 Conference will be held at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe from March 24 - 26, 2017. The 2017 Superbones Superwounds East Conference focuses on advanced trauma and reconstructive surgical skills and wound care utilizing the most advanced biological techniques and products. The Conference provides an environment of learning and collaboration with the top opinion leaders in podiatric medicine and surgery.     

Superbones Superwounds East Conference Is Less Than 1 Month Away

The Conference Chairman is Harold Schoenhaus, DPM and the Conference Co-chairs are Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH, Lee Rogers, DPM, Stanley Kalish, DPM (Founder), and Paramjit Chopra, MD.  
Take advantage of this exceptional offer now, go to www.SuperbonesSuperwoundsEast.com .

  1. Click Register on the top navigation bar. 
  2. Select Attendee.
  3. Enter your email address and APMSA discount code: APMSAFREE. 
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your complimentary registration.

IMPORTANT: This APMSA member exclusive code is not to be shared with non-members or the code and the program will be permanently deactivated and discontinued. 

Hit Us With Your Best Shot
The APMSA seeks creative podiatric students with an interest in photography to submit action oriented or podiatry related photographs for use in APMSA communications such as First Step and the APMSA website. The photo contest is open to all students currently attending a college of podiatric medicine.    

The photo contest falls into two categories: 

1) podiatric medicine related and 
2) action/leisure.  

Podiatric related photos may include foot care, research, service work, or academia.  Action/leisure photos may include individuals or groups in motion such as playing tennis, running a marathon or participating in the APMSA Basketball Tournament!        
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All contest entries must be received by March 31, 2017. The APMSA Public Relations Committee will review the photos and select a winner for each category. An article about the photographer(s) and his/her photo will be placed in First Step, e-News, and on the APMSA website. The top photo contest winner in each category will receive a $100 gift card.  

Please visit www.apmsa.org for contest terms, conditions and deadlines.  
New on Facebook
The American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association Facebook page has pictures to share with you. See the House of Delegates in session, energizing guest speakers, Arti Karmur receiving the Presidential Dedication & Service Award, and the fun that was had by all with the Senior Dinner Photo Booth.  
 
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Is Service or Research in Your Future?
If you have an interest in conducting research or educating your community on diabetic foot care, or perhaps want to host a walkathon, then the APMSA can help. Thanks in part to the generous support from the APMSA Partners, the APMSA provides research, education, and service grants for qualifying projects.  

APMSA research grants aid student researchers in the investigation of areas significant to podiatric medicine. The goal
of the program is to encourage research and contributions to the advancement of podiatric medicine.  

APMSA Education and Service Grants are available to promote and further educate podiatric medical students and the general public about podiatric medicine. Applications, terms & conditions, and deadlines for APMSA Research Grants and APMSA Education and Service Grants can be found on www.apmsa.org
Secretary/Parliamentarian Position Vacancy Announcement

I am Jamielou Trajano. it has been a pleasure and an honor to serve as the APMSA’s Secretary/Parliamentarian the past few years. The position is currently available for a member of the 2019 or 2020 class. This important position has enabled me to meet students and physicians across the nation. It has helped to enhance my policy, organization, and communication skills while allowing me to serve my association and profession. 

Duties of the Secretary/Parliamentarian are listed below.
  • Record and distribute the minutes of the APMSA Budget & Audit Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Presidents' Committee at the national APMSA meetings.
  • Monitor and execute a fair election process.
  • Monitor and report on directives (tasks) of APMSA HOD members.
  • Serve as authority on Roberts Rules at APMSA meetings.
  • Chair the Resolutions Committee.
  • Update strategic plan actions.
  • Assist in the maintenance of APMSA Dropbox.
  • Organize meeting agenda material.
Please consider applying for the opening. Email a letter of interest outlining your qualifications by February 28, 2017 to me  jamieloutrajano@my.rfums.org and APMSA Executive Director Heather Keith  hakeith@apmsa.org. Please contact your student body president, class Delegate, or me if you have any questions.
The APMSA gratefully acknowledges our following Partners for their generous support of the APMSA student programs and services.
Corporations
Vionic Group, LLC        

Organizations

Podiatry Groups  
Doctors of Podiatric Medicine 
Dr. David Armstrong
Dr. Kirk W. Davis
Dr. Jerauld D. Ferritto
Dr. Matthew G. Garoufalis
Dr. Scott Hughes
Dr. Jay D. Lifshen
Dr. Hal Orenstein  
Dr. Laura J. Pickard
Dr. Charles F. Ross
Dr. Seth Rubenstein  
Dr. David Schweibish
Dr. Christopher S. Seuferling
Dr. Frank Spinosa
Dr. Stephanie Wu  
Dr. David Yeager    
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