| American Podiatric Medical AssociationFounded in the | | | | accredited, four year course at medical school. These |
| year 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association | | | | schools are: Barry University School of Medical |
| (APMA), today represents approximately 15000 | | | | Graduate Medical Sciences, California School of |
| Doctors of Podiatric Medicines (DPMs). The | | | | Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt College, College |
| Association headquarters are situated in Bethesda, | | | | of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery- Des Moines |
| Maryland. With a staff of approx 60 employees the | | | | University- |
| association assists the 53 societies scattered | | | | Osteopathic Medical Center, Dr. William M Scholl of |
| throughout the US, with the goal of improving the | | | | College of Podiatric Medicine at the Rosalind Franklin |
| foot and ankle health of every individual. Their | | | | University of Medicine & Science, New York College |
| attempt is to achieve this goal by providing | | | | of Podiatric Medicine, Ohio College of Podiatric |
| information by the way of a toll free number, | | | | Medicine, and Temple University School of Podiatric |
| internet, and information brochures.Podiatrists attain a | | | | Medicine.DPMs also have to complete a residence at |
| four year undergraduate degree before attending an | | | | hospital. |