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