Our Podiatric Business Management Organization Provides Resources and Tools to Help Podiatrists Grow Their Practices and Increase Profits
The American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) is a respected organization dedicated to helping podiatry professionals succeed in medicine. Since 1961, we’ve connected members to resources, products, and services to improve efficiency, grow their practice, and increase profits.
While other podiatric associations focus on the scientific and medical aspects of patient care, AAPPM helps you round out that knowledge with education, instruction, and events designed to make your practice a more profitable business. We’re the best resource for business-minded doctors and their staff because we’re the only organization that promotes the business side of podiatric practice management.
Discover what becoming an AAPPM member could do for your career and podiatry practice.
Exploring Our Membership Benefits
Joining the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) can prove advantageous at any stage of your podiatry career. AAPPM brings new and longtime podiatric professionals together in a supportive community. It allows young podiatrists to learn from seasoned practitioners and gives those practitioners the opportunity to help shape the next generation of foot and ankle specialists.
Membership includes a wide range of carefully curated benefits designed to meet your practice management needs. Podiatrists can take advantage of the following:
- Exclusive resources. AAPPM’s members-only resource center features valuable tools, forms, contracts, policy manuals, and marketing tips. You can also find webinars, PowerPoint presentations, and in-depth articles on practice management topics ranging from office design to professional development and efficiency.
- Informative newsletters. We pack our weekly newsletter, Tuesday Tips, with helpful hints, tips, and insight from our podiatric practice management experts.
- Networking and mentorship opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner looking to share your knowledge or a new podiatrist seeking guidance, AAPPM can help. Our events and annual conferences bring podiatry professionals together to learn from one another in a positive, supportive environment, allowing you to form meaningful connections with others in the industry.
- Corporate partner perks. AAPPM partners with reputable companies that offer tools, programs, and other products to help podiatrists succeed. Membership enables you to access special offers, services, or discounts on over-the-counter items for your practice at meetings or conferences.
- Conference discounts. Our organization hosts an annual three-day in-person conference and various virtual events throughout the year to help podiatric professionals enhance their business acumen. AAPPM members receive substantial discounts on registration.
- Complimentary conference consult. AAPPM partners with well-respected figures in podiatry to help podiatric professionals grow their practice and boost profitability. Our members can take advantage of a free, 30-minute consultation with a Consultant Partner at our annual conference.
- Fellowship recognition. DPM members in good standing who've practiced for four years or longer, attended two or more AAPPM conferences, and met the requirements for submitting papers and giving presentations on practice management can apply for an AAPPM Fellowship. This distinction allows Fellows to participate in special roundtable discussions, serve on distinguished committees, and access additional discounts on registration for AAPPM events.
Membership Benefits for Podiatric Medical and Office Staff
The American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) isn’t only for podiatrists. We also offer crucial resources and support for medical assistants and office managers working in podiatry practices. AAPPM membership entitles medical and office staff to many of the same benefits our podiatrists receive.
You could enjoy:
- Unlimited access to our resources center and its numerous HR materials, policy manuals, and compliance documents
- Corporate discounts from AAPPM sponsors and partners
- Networking opportunities with other podiatry professionals from all over the country
Discover What AAPPM Membership Could Do for Your Practice
AAPPM has promoted the business side of podiatric practice management for more than 60 years. During that time, we've helped countless podiatrists and podiatric staff members access critical resources and guidance to grow their practices successfully and become better, more profitable practitioners.
So, what are you waiting for? Apply for—or renew—your AAPPM membership or register to attend our next conference.