05/15/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
MA Podiatrist Promoted Tickner to President of MFAS
Anthony Tickner, DPM has been promoted to President of the Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society (MFAS). Dr. Tickner was previously President-Elect of MFAS.
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Dr. Anthony Tickner |
Dr. Tickner earned his podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his podiatric residency at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Tickner is affiliated with several medical facilities, including Marlborough Hospital and Saint Vincent Hospital.
04/17/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
New NYSMA Executive Director to Start in May
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) has announced that Ryan S. Rosenbaum. MBA will officially assume the position of Executive Director (ED) on May 7th. Ryan has spent his entire career managing membership organizations. Most recently, he managed a chamber of commerce in the 3rd largest county in Pennsylvania.
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(L-R) Dan Kline, Dr. Sandro Frasca, and Ryan Rosenbaum |
Dan Kline, NYSPMA's current ED will remain on in a part-time capacity to mentor and assist Ryan during the transition period. NYSPMA President Sandro Frasca, DPM noted, "We finalized his decision in an old traditional New York style way and the way most big deals are made. It took place at an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn over lunch. Dan and I made him an offer he couldn’t refuse."
Source: NYSPMA President's Message [4/12/24]
04/15/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
OH Podiatrist Receives OHFAMA Lifetime Achievement Award
On March 27, 2024, Les Niehaus, DPM was presented with the Mideastern Academy of the Ohio Foot & Ankle Medical Association's (OHFAMA) Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Niehaus is a 1980 graduate of OCPM and completed his podiatric surgical residency in Youngstown, Ohio in 1981. He practiced for 43 years in Alliance, OH.
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Dr. Les Niehaus |
Dr. Niehaus trained under Drs. Jim Dooley, Pat Landers, Dick Ransom, and Ray Suppan. He began the Alliance Community Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency program in 1996. Dr. Niehaus has been a voice for podiatry students and residents for many years and has recently retired.
02/19/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
FL Podiatrist Elected President of FPMA
Larissa McDonough Schmidt, DPM, a podiatrist in Winter Garden, has become president of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association (FPMA) for 2024. Dr. Schmidt is a third generation podiatrist who attended Rollins College in Winter Park where she majored in pre-med and was inducted into Rollins’ Sports Hall of Fame for her soccer performance.
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Dr. Larissa Schmidt |
She attended what is now known as the Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland and has been in private practice for 10 years after completing a podiatric residency in Orlando for foot and ankle surgery.
Source: Hometown News [2/15/24]
02/16/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
PPMA Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of The Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) has announced its new Executive Director, Mike Barth. The board searched for a new executive director in 2023 in anticipation of Mike Davis's retirement.
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Mike Barth |
Mike oversees the staff at the office headquartered in Camp Hill and has responsibilities related to membership benefits and advocacy for approximately 800 members, whom the association unites to form one voice in Pennsylvania. In his new role, Barth states, “I look forward to working with our board and the podiatry community-at-large to improve our value and strengthen our voice.”
01/23/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NYSPMA Presents Awards
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) presented three awards at this weekend's NY24 Clinical Conference. NYSPMA President Sandro Frasca, DPM presented these awards:
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(L-R) Dan Kline, Dr. Samantha Landau, and Lisa Lee |
Special Achievement Award - Dan Klein, NYSPMA Executive Director
NYSPMA Rising Star Award - Samantha Landau, DPM, NYCPM Faculty
Podiatric Assistant Award - Lisa Lee, NYCPM Dean of Student Services
01/10/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
PPMA Welcomes New President
The Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) has announced their new President of the Board of Directors for the current term (2024), Jan Golden, DPM. The association represents approximately 800 members who are podiatrists in the state of Pennsylvania, treating patients who need foot and ankle care.
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Dr. Jan Golden |
Dr. Golden, practicing in the Scranton area, has been an active board member for many years. Dr. Golden practices out of her business Metcho, DPM & Golden, DPM (partnered with Justine Metcho, DPM), with privileges at Geisinger Community Medical. She graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM).
12/11/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
3 NY Podiatrists Honored in "Queens Sweep" of Awards
On December 7, 2023 more than 80 podiatrists gathered for the annual Holiday Party of the the downstate divisions of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA). The first award, the 7th annual Ronald L Soave Integrity and Excellence in Podiatry Award was presented by the Kings Division to Queens podiatrist Charles Lombardi, DPM. Dr. Lombardi is a longtime residency director and is president-Elect of NYSPMA.
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(L-R) Drs. Richard Belli, Charles Lombardi, and Arthur Gudeon |
The second award of the night was the Queens Division Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Richard Belli, DPM. Dr. Belli, who recently returned from a medical mission in Peru, was recognized for his many humanitarian efforts. The final award was a Lifetime Achievement presented to Queens podiatrist Arthur Gudeon, DPM from McClain Labs for his decades long recruitment of podiatrists in the profession.
11/24/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
IN Podiatrist Installed as IPMA President
On October 7th, Kathleen Toepp Neuhoff, DPM, DVM was installed as president of the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA). It was very special because the oath was administered by Dr. Neuhoff’s father, Frank C Toepp, DPM, who was a previous IPMA President.
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(L-R) Drs. Kathleen Neuhoff, Cathy Coker (Immediate Past President), and Frank Toepp |
The ceremony was also attended by two of Dr. Neuhoff’s daughters, including Carolyn Cole, DPM, who is a podiatrist working for the VA in Indianapolis, IN.
11/15/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NYSPMA Joins With NYCPM to Celebrate NY Podiatrist
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) celebrated its inauguration of Sandro Frasca, DPM, President of NYSPMA and a member of the NYSPMA Kings Division part of its Strategic Planning committee weekend. The event on November 10th was held on the city experience night cruise with views of the New York City skyline. In attendance were NYSPMA Executive Board members.
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(L-R) Dr. Sandro Frasca, Nicole Hammond, Drs. Ronald Soave and Samantha Landau; and Tuba Azam |
Also attending the event were New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) faculty and NYSPMA Kings members Samantha Landau, DPM, MPH of NYCPM orthopedics and Pediatrics Department and Ronald Soave, DPM, Dean of Clinical Education and Professor of Surgery and Medicine and Tuba Azam and Nicole Hammond both of the class of '26.
11/06/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
TX Podiatrist Installed as TPMA President
Recently, Neil Campbell, DPM was installed as the President of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. The TPMA is one of the largest podiatric state advocacy organizations in the United States and represents over 600 podiatrists throughout Texas. TPMA represents podiatric interests before the state legislature.
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Dr. Neil Campbell |
Dr. Campbell testified for TPMA before the House and Senate in the last legislative session. The TPMA also helps podiatrists throughout the state with insurance issues and provides educational opportunities for podiatrists through scientific conferences. Dr. Campbell has practiced in DeWitt County for over 22 years and has been employed by Cuero Regional Hospital since 2015.
Source: Dewitt County Today [10/31/23]
07/12/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
CPMA Installs 2023-2024 BOD
During the California Podiatric Medical Association’s (CPMA) Annual House of Delegates Meeting in June, the organization installed its 2023-2024 Board of Directors (BOD).
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Back row (L-R) Drs. Phong Le, Arman Kirakosian, Heather McGuire, Ebonie Vincent. Front row (L-R): Ronald Jensen, Diane Koshimune Guadron, Douglas Taylor, Holly Spohn-Gross, Thomas Rambacher, and Jon Hultman. |
President: Diane Koshimune Guadron, DPM
President-Elect: Phong Le, DPM
Secretary-Treasurer: Arman Kirakosian, DPM
Parliamentarian: Ronald Jensen, DPM
Immediate Past President: Holly Spohn-Gross, DPM
Executive Director: Jon Hultman, DPM, MBA, CVA
Directors: Heather McGuire, DPM, Ebonie Vincent, DPM, Douglas Taylor, DPM, Thomas Rambacher, DPM, and Alan Sue, DPM.
06/12/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NYSPMA Nassau County Division Awards 2 Kanegis Memorial Scholarships
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association’s (NYSPMA) Nassau County Division awarded the Alvin J. Kanegis Memorial Scholarship awards to two New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) students. The two recipients are recent NYCPM graduate Lethicia Paul, DPM, and Debbie Moalemi ('25). The awards were presented by Nassau Division president Craig Herman, DPM.
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(L-R) Dr. Lethicia Paul, Judy Kanegis, Debbie Moalemi and Dr. Craig Herman. |
Both recipients have demonstrated excellence in academics and a desire to give back through volunteer work in the community through their places of worship. Each student was awarded five hundred dollars. In attendance was Dr. Kanegis’ wife, Judy.
06/07/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NYSPMA Holds 125th Annual HOD
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) held its 125th Annual House of Delegates (HOD) this past weekend in Cooperstown, NY. Sandro Frasca, DPM was installed as President of NYSPMA by his former residency director and chief, Ronald Soave, DPM. Stephanie Hook, DPM and Giannin Perez, DPM were re-elected to their board seats and the House voted two new members onto the Board of Trustees, John Schwerdt, DPM and Zerah Ali, DPM.
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(L-R) Dr. Ronald Soave installs Dr. Sandro Frasca as NYSPMA President. |
Special Guests included APMA President Sylvia Virbulis, DPM, who gave the Opening Invocation and an APMA Update, and Jim Christina, DPM, APMA Executive Director. Special Awards were given to Vito Rizzo, DPM (Lifetime Achievement Award); Paul Liswood, DPM (Excellence in Action); Jean Chen-Vitulli, DPM (Podiatrist of the Year); and Dan Keating, DPM (Special Recognition).
05/22/2023
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS)
From: Eric B. Fillinger, DPM
As the chairman of the Government Affairs Committee that has been intimately involved in the decades’ long battle for this legislation, I would like to credit some key people who contributed to this successful outcome. This group is absolutely vital for the day-to-day success of our entire profession. This group is each individual member of APMA. I think sometimes the value of each individual (who likely doesn't hold any title or position) goes unsung. ALPMA could NOT have achieved this victory without the help of APMA national - not just the people in the Advocacy Center and not just the president who brought attention to this matter and fought with us and for us, but each and every member.
Each member made it possible for the advocacy office to exist. Each member made it possible for our legislative representation. Each member can take credit for this victory. When a college football team wins a national championship, it is not just the starters who get a ring. It is every person who contributed. ESPECIALLY, this time of year as we renew our membership, there is no better time to remind the profession of just how valuable and necessary our Association is. Together, we accomplish so much more. If you know of a colleague who is not part of the Association, ask them to join with us. We may not always agree on everything. But one thing we can agree on is that individually we will not accomplish nearly as much as we do together. Thank you for reporting this significant event in our profession's history.
Eric B. Fillinger, DPM, Chairman, Government Affairs Committee, ALPMA
05/17/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
MAFAS Elects New Board of Directors
The Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society (MAFAS) elected the State Board, including Frank Campo, DPM as President, at the 115th Annual Inauguration Dinner, held in Burlington, MA
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(L-R) Drs. Anthony Tickner, Scott Aronson, Frank Campo, David Sipala, Dorothy Kurtz Phelan, Tyler Silverman, Susan Walsh, Samuel Gorelik, Quinn Taylor Charbonneau |
The new Board is filled by elected members Drs. Frank Campo, Tyler Silverman, Anthony Tickner, Scott Aronson, Samuel Gorelik, Dorothy Kurtz Phelan, Quinn Taylor Charbonneau, Benjamin Saviet, Walter Wolf, Susan Walsh, Hau Pham, David Alper, and lobbyist Mark Molloy.
05/15/2023
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS)
From: Rich Viehe, DPM
Great work, Dr. Jeffrey DeSantis, on the Alabama ankle bill!
Rich Viehe, DPM, Newport Beach, CA
05/13/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
AL Scope of Practice Modernized to Include the Ankle
APMA has announced that the Alabama Podiatric Medical Association (ALPMA) has succeeded in its long-term efforts to modernize the Alabama scope of practice statute. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed Senate Bill 28 into law on May 3, updating podiatrists’ scope to include the ankle. The bill will take effect August 1.
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Dr. Jeffrey DeSantis |
ALPMA leadership expressed their gratitude toward APMA Past President Jeffrey DeSantis, DPM, for the priority he placed on modernizing scope of practice so that all 50 states have the ability to treat the ankle commensurate with our training.
Source: APMA
03/27/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
FL Podiatrist Elected President of FPMA
Bradenton and Sarasota area podiatrist Alissa Zdancewicz, DPM has been elected president of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association.
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Dr. Alissa Zdancewicz |
Dr. Z, as she is called by her patients, is on the faculty of Manatee Memorial Hospital’s Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency Programs.
Source: Mark Gordon, Business Observer [3/23/23]
01/30/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NYSPMA Presents Awards at Clinical Conference
The Awards Committee of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) under the leadership of E. Giannin Perez, DPM gave out awards to individuals that go above and beyond for the betterment of our profession. Here are the honorees:
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Dr. Allen Jacobs |
Foundation Award - Allen Jacobs, DPM
Special Achievement Award - William Spielfogel, DPM
Special Achievement Award - Susan Rice, DPM
Special Achievement Award - Steven McClain, MD, and Kim Rhatigan
Podiatric Assistant of the Year - Rashmi Doshi
12/19/2022
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NY Podiatrist Receives Inaugural Queens Division Rising Star Award
On December 15th, The Queens Division of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) surprised Board member Jacqueline L. Prevete, DPM with its inaugural Rising Star Award. In addition to receiving the plaque, Division president Carlos Silva, DPM and fellow Board member Arthur Gudeon, DPM presented a check for $500 to her.
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(L-R) Drs. Carlos Silva, Jacqueline Prevete, and Arthur Gudeon |
Dr. Prevete completed her residency training at New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, with a focus on trauma and reconstruction. She is a member of the NYSPMA Board of Trustees. She is dual board certified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. In addition, she is a sub 3-hour marathoner.
12/12/2022
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NY Podiatrist Receives 6th Annual Ronald L. Soave Award
On December 8, 2022, Corrine E. Renne Landau, DPM was presented the sixth Ronald L. Soave, DPM Integrity and Excellence in Podiatry Award at the New York State Podiatric Medicine (NYSPMA) Downstate Meeting. The inscription on the award reads as follows: “In recognition for your time and dedication to the podiatric profession and for your outstanding leadership in the NYSPMA.” The award was presented by the Kings Division president Joseph Santi, DPM, Nicholas D'Angelo, DPM, and Dr. Soave.
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(L-R) Drs. Ronald Soave, Corrine Renne Landau, and Laurence Landau. |
Dr. Renne Landau is a past president of the Kings Division, and founder of the award. She was lauded for her ability to bring people together, unselfishly help others, and get seemingly impossible tasks done. She sits on several state committees and is the first female podiatrist to receive this award. In attendance were APMA President Laura Pickard, DPM and many members of NYSPMA, as well as her husband, Laurence Landau, DPM, step-daughter Samantha Landau, DPM, and other family members.
12/08/2022
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS)
From: Janet Simon, DPM
Congratulations to Dr. Kase whose spirit will always infuse the APMA CAC-PIAC meetings. His experiences that he always enjoyed sharing were infused with passion and clear insights for achieving physician parity. I identify Dr. Kase as podiatry's David who frequently took on the Goliaths of our healthcare industry with essentially a "slingshot" and often achieved success. This Distinguished Service Award is well deserved.
Janet Simon, DPM, Albuquerque, NM
12/08/2022
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
PPMA Announces Annual Awards Honorees
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) has recognized members of the association for their achievements and contributions that benefit the organization, its members, and the patients in PA that are recipients of their care.
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(L-R) Dr. Joseph Gersgey and Michael Davis |
The honorees that are recognized were:
Marc Karpo Award – Leonard Portnoy, DPM and Jerry Gronborg, DPM
McQuaid Distinguished Service Award – Joseph Gershey, DPM
Special Recognition Award Layperson – Judy Aumiller, PPMA Administrative Assistant Pioneer in Podiatry – Gary Gordon, DPM
Excellence – John Marty, DPM and D. Scot Malay, DPM
Rising Star – Michelle Sparks, DPM
The Goldfarb Foundation’s 13th Annual Residency Contest – Jennifer Levi, DPM
12/06/2022
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS)
From: Michael Levi, DPM
I was so happy to see that Dr. Frank Kase received the CAC-PIAC Distinguished Service Award from APMA. He truly is a giant in our profession. He is an ambassador who has created great success with the major insurance companies in California. Congratulations Frank!
Michael Levi, DPM, Santa Monica, CA
