The APMA 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) will be held July 12–15 in Washington, DC. The National is the must-attend meeting for every podiatrist, offering an unbeatable combination of benefits. Attend symposia and specialty tracks; participate in hands-on training workshops; peruse the vast exhibit hall; and more.
Check out the preliminary program for educational track topics, invited faculty, workshops, and other important information.
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See What HappenedThe APMA 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) will be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC.
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Complete your online reservation (via Passkey International, Inc.) using the appropriate link below:
You may also make your reservation by phone by calling 877-382-7299 and using the call-in code ATTENDEE or EXHIBITOR.
Immerse yourself in an unrivaled stay at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Located on the Potomac River, just steps from the shopping and entertainment National Harbor is known for, our waterfront resort provides you with the best of both worlds.
Hotel rate information: $212 for single/double occupancy (taxes, currently 18 percent hotel and 6 percent local, and $18 resort fee additional). The APMA room block cut-off date is June 30. The room block is limited. To guarantee a room within the APMA group rate, it is recommended that you make your reservation immediately.
HOUSING ALERT: You should only use the information above for your hotel arrangements. The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Passkey International, and APMA are the only entities authorized to provide housing for The National. Booking through any other source may result in significant personal inconvenience and financial loss. Learn more.
Located just outside Washington, DC, the Gaylord National provides excellent opportunities to explore the Capital region. Take a water taxi across the river to historic Old Town Alexandria, or hop on a bus to get to The National Mall and take your time exploring the numerous monuments and free Smithsonian museums.
The preliminary program is now available!
Complete your online registration now or download and return a physician or assistant registration form.
APMA Member—$499*
APMA Life Member—$299
Non-APMA Member—$799
Health Professional—$799
APMA Student/Resident/Fellow Member—Complimentary
APMA Member Young Physician—$299
APMA Member Residency Director—$299
APMA Member Federal Services or Active Duty Military—$299
*Prices for this registration types will increase after June 15.
The National provides attendees with additional opportunities for in-depth learning through hands-on workshops. Add a workshop when you register to ensure your spot!
Workshop 1: MIS—Bunion and Ankle Fracture
Friday, July 13
1:30–3:30 p.m.
$250, limited to 24 attendees
Workshop 2: Medial Double Arthrodesis
Friday, July 13
3:30–5:30 p.m.
$250, limited to 24 attendees
Workshop 3: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) of the Lower Extremity
Friday, July 13
1:30–5:30 p.m.
$250, limited to 20 attendees
Workshop 4: Wound Care
Friday, July 13
1:30–5:30 p.m.
$200, limited to 30 attendees
The National is excited to offer attendees the opportunity to attend several non-CECH lunch symposia. Each is limited to 100 participants. Indicate your attendance plans when you complete your registration and you will receive your lunch ticket on site at the registration desk.
Thursday, July 12
12–1 p.m.
Lunch Symposium 1, sponsored by Horizon Pharma, Inc.
Topic: Gout
Lunch Symposium 2, sponsored by Recro Pharma, Inc.
Topic: Pain Management
Friday, July 13
12–1 p.m.
Lunch Symposium 1, sponsored by Ortho Dermatologics
Topic: Onychomycosis
Treatment of Onychomycosis and Tinea Infestions with Topical Antifungal Medications
Lunch Symposium 2, sponsored by Organogenesis Inc.
Topic: Wound Care
Join Podiatry Management for its annual Hall of Fame awards ceremony. Individual tickets are $75. Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded annually to third- and fourth-year students.
You may purchase tickets when you register, or by contacting Sanda Arez.
Run, walk, or sleep in support of the APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund. Plan on getting your Saturday morning off to an energetic start—or sleep in by registering as a sleeper—and still support podiatric medical students.
APMA will host the eighth Team APMA 5K Run/Walk event at the 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) on Saturday, July 14, at 6 a.m. The race will take place on site at The National's host property, the Gaylord National Hotel & Resort.
The event is open to attendees registered for The National and exhibitors attending the meeting. Family members of registrants and exhibitors are also welcome to participate. Registration is $20 for podiatric medical students and $25 for all others.
Shirt Sponsor
ASICS
Title Sponsor
NEMO Health
General Sponsors
Bako Diagnostics; Vionic Group, LLC
GES; Marlinz Pharma; Strata DX
Proceeds from the event support the APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded annually to eligible podiatric medical students in their third or fourth year from the nine accredited podiatric medical colleges.