The effect of podiatry's duplication of resources

[Sig Savant]

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Two emails I received recently that stuck out to me:
April 20 ACFAS details how Obama repeals the 1099 tax-compliance mandate
April 21 APMA details how Obama repeals the 1099 tax-compliance mandate
Does anyone else feel like these two organizations are now competing? At a time when we are trying to move the profession in one direction -> three year residencies, all surgeons, etc, isn't it counterproductive to separate the profession into two groups? Students on this forum always push for a unified profession; are the leaders of our profession pushing in the same direction that we want?

 

[BuckeyeDoctor]

They aren't competing. It happens that if you are a member of both organizations you will hear about some of the same information.

APMA is the "mother" organization of the profession. They represent all podiatry on capital hill and help fight the political and legal battles.

ACFAS is the organization for foot and ankle surgeons. Some people will argue that these people are afraid to use the word podiatry. But the fact remains due to the huge change in education of podiatry students, not all podiatrists today are foot and ankle surgeons. ACFAS does not represent the chip and clippers, not saying anything is wrong with that either. ACFAS also does not have a political action committee or lobbyist like the APMA. They focus more on hospital scope issues and surgical education which they are the true leaders in.

 

[Sig Savant]

I'm pretty sure the ASPS will eventually take over ACFAS, and ACFAS will either cease to exist or will be forced to join with ASPS.

 

[dtrack22]

I'm pretty sure the ASPS will eventually take over ACFAS, and ACFAS will either cease to exist or will be forced to join with ASPS.

Was that sarcasm or are you serious?

 

[that1guyfromFL]

I'm pretty sure the ASPS will eventually take over ACFAS, and ACFAS will either cease to exist or will be forced to join with ASPS.

Cool story bro.

 

[Podfather]

I'm pretty sure the ASPS will eventually take over ACFAS, and ACFAS will either cease to exist or will be forced to join with ASPS.

A mind is a terrible thing to waste. Both will exist and serve different functions.

 

[Feli]

I'm pretty sure the ASPS will eventually take over ACFAS, and ACFAS will either cease to exist or will be forced to join with ASPS.

You have much to learn. 😎