2009

• APWCA2009 National Clinical Conference      April 2–5, 2009 [Philadelphia, PA]
  
  APWCA2009 National Clinical Conference will also be the site of the  American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM)  Annual National Conference.  We extend a warm welcome to all members of the ACHM and are pleased to have their participation with our scientific program.  This brings APWCA2009 to a new level that has not been available in Wound Care educational conferences prior to this event!  Collaborating societies with the April meeting will be: ilegx (BIBA Medical – our European collaborating society) and Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. 

2008

• VEITHsymposium*                                       Nov 19–23, 2008 [New York, NY]
  
  WOUNDS is a distinct one-day comprehensive, well attended program for the vascular specialist, podiatrist and other members of the wound care team interested in all aspects of wound care.  Rapid fire presentations, followed by spirited discussions, including state-of-the art technology, techniques, and controversies are the keystone of this one-day meeting.

• Oct 27–30, 2008, Advances in Skin & Wound Care [Las Vegas, NV]
  Hosted at the Rio Hotel & Casino, there are multiple faculty members representing APWCA.  James McGuire, DPM, FAPWCA serves on the Conference Planning Committee. 
   

• Sept 10–13, 2008, - 9th Annual “New Cardiovascular Horizons”, New Orleans, LA
  APWCA is a collaborating organization and will be presenting the AM track of a full day program on the “At Risk Foot”, on Wednesday September 10th. This is a multi-disciplinary international conference offering the practicing physician, podiatrist, resident, nurse and other health care professionals a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease, critical limb ischemia, and wound care.  Visit our exhibit booth. Hosted in New Orleans, with a maximum of 30.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
   

• Aug 15–16, 2008 - APWCA Southeast Regional District, Birmingham, AL
  APWCA is collaborating with the Princeton-Baptist Health Systems for the first Annual Birmingham Scientific Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Regional Meeting, at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, Alabama. Visit our exhibit booth. 12.5 CME credits available for physicians / 12.5 CEU credits available for nurses.
  

• June 4-8, World Union of Wound Healing Societies, Toronto Canada,  The WUWHS 2008 Congress is expected to draw approximately 5,000 registrants from all corners of the globe.  APWCA is a hosting society and with that has been charged with organizing the Diabetic Foot Stream … so please plan to attend and meet with your other APWCA colleagues. The scientific program, social agenda, registration and hotel information can all be found by clicking to a link that is found on the APWCA homepage website.   The association encourages all members to attend; we hope to see you in Toronto in June.  Register today for Congress 2008 at www.worldunion2008.com

• May 1-4, American Academy of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons National Meeting, Three hour of lecture time for Dr. Kravitz, Detroit Michigan, estimated attendance 200. (* APWCA-CME  approved)

• March 13-16, No-Nonsense Conference, Ohio Podiatric Medical Association. Two hour of lecture time for Dr. Kravitz, estimated attendance 700+.(* APWCA-CME  approved)
   

• March 6-9, APWCA2008, Fort Worth Texas, 30 plus hours of wound care contact hours and AMA Category 1 credits and APWCA CME as well. Last year 700+ total attendance 

• February 14, Georgia Podiatric Medical Conference, four hour wound care program (Dr. Kravitz will speak for the full five hours), Atlanta Georgia, estimated attendees 300. (* APWCA-CME  approved)
   

• February 8-9, Treasure Hunt Seminar sponsor Los Angeles Podiatrist Society.  One hour lecture, estimated attendance 350.(* 2 hrs. APWCA-CME pending additional contact hours)
   

• January 12,  APWCA Wound Care Track for the SAM conference held January 9-13, 2008 Orlando Florida, sponsored by the Florida Podiatric Medical Association.  One hour lecture, estimated 1,200 attendees. (* APWCA-CME  approved)

2007

• June 22-25 , Chicago, Illinois,  American Diabetes Association; 67^th Scientific Session    

• June 2, 2007,    Anchorage Alaska,  APWCA Regional Conference

• May 18, 2007, Honolulu Hawaii,  Regional APWCA Conference (**) (APWCA 6 CME pending)

• May 3-5, 2007, Detroit, MI, American Association of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons; (*)

• March 22-24,  Los Angeles, CA, DF Con - Diabetic Foot Global Conference (22.5 APWCA CME approved) for additional information click on  www.DFCon.com  

• April 19-22, 2007, Philadelphia, PA, APWCA National Clinical Conference; (33 APWCA CME approved)

• January 27, 28, Los Angeles, CA, Treasure Hunt Seminar, Los Angeles County Podiatry Association, (3 APWCA CME approved);

• January 10-14, 2007, Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, FL, SAM Conference, Florida Podiatric Medical Association;  ( 3 APWCA CME approved), see additional information this page below;

2006

• November 19,  Saddle brook NJ,  The Academy of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education; (*)(2 APWCA CME pending);

• November 15, New York City, Veith Symposium, Sponsored by the Mayo Clinic, Vascular Conference, Wound Care Track, November 15  (*)(5.5 APWCA CME approved)

• October 29, Los Angeles, CA,  The Academy of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education; (2) (APWCA CME approved). For further information contact Diane at 201-928-0808

• September 14-17, Kansas City Missouri, Missouri Podiatric Medical Association (3 APWCA CME approved);

2005

• December 3 and 4. APWCA Western  District, First Regional Seminar, Los Angeles, CA  Sheraton 4 points Hotel LAX at the airport.,  Registration is $125, courses 9 am - 4 pm Saturday Dec 3 and 9 am - noon Sunday Dec 4. Hotel short shuttle ride from LAX airport. Hotel rates $82.00.  More information on web site or contact APWCA head quarters. (*)  (Maximal  9 contact hours.  This meeting has been approved for a maximal of 9 APWCA CME that goes toward the continuing education hours required by the Association for members to maintain credentialing as a Fellow, Diplomate or Associate of the APWCA)  For scientific program information and to register go to www.apwca.org  or contact APWCA headquarters, 215-364-4100 or Wounds@apwca.org  

• November 4-6; Pennsylvania Foot & Ankle Society; Scranton, PA, (**) APWCA CME Pending; For further information contact Dr. Guido LaPorta, Program Coordinator, 570-348-1757.

• October 23-26; 20th Anniversary Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin & Wound Care, Caesar's Palace Las Vegas, NV.  View Brochure.     For further information, Karyn Cousart, Conference Manager, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 800-346-7844, ext. 7750 This meeting represents the APWCA endorsed Journal, Advances in Skin and Wound Care and in that manner is affiliated with this Association. We encourage membership to attend this grand conference with well over 1000 attendees yearly. Stop by the APWCA exhibit booth and visit with the President and other APWCA Board members. APWCA members participate with planning committee and  faculty for this conference yearly. See you in Vegas in October.
• October 20-23; Super Saver Seminar, Cleveland Ohio, (*) Northeastern Ohio Academy of Podiatric
  Medicine, Cleveland Airport Mattiott Hotel, further information and on-line registration at www.neoapm.cpm
  APWCA CME Pending
• October 1; Ohio Podiatric Medical Association “Wound Care Conference” Wound Care Conference; (**) APWCA CME Pending; (*) APWCA CME Pending; For further information, Dr. Gene Graham, Program Coordinator, 614-267-1221
• September 28 - October 2, 2005; The 9th Annual Wound Care Congress, Orlando Fl., Portofino Hotel at Universal Orlando, a Loews Hotel, (*) APWCA CME Pending. Chairperson Pamela Unger, PT, DAPWCA. For further information contact 800-331-1003 or 610-373-6500
• September 15-17; Missouri Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting – St. Louis, Missouri; (**) APWCA CME Pending, For further information contact Dr. Perry Geistler, Program Coordinator, (314) 849-7600
• August 21; Academy of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education Seminar; Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Crown Plaza Hotel; (*) APWCA CME Pending; For further information contact, Sandy Sobel at The Academy of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education 201-568-1864, or Dr. Robert Marcus, Program
  Coordinator at 201-928-0808
• June 10-14; American Diabetes Association Annual National Meeting, 65th Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA (-), For further information contact The American Diabetes Association
• June 9 – 11; Ohio Podiatric Medical Association, Annual Scientific Seminar, Hilton Easton Columbus Ohio (*) (APWCA CME pending), For further information, Dr. Gene Graham, Program Coordinator, 614-267-1221

• May 18-21; National Conference for Nurse Practitioners; Dolphin and Swan Hotels, Walt Disney World, Orlando FL (*), For further information, Karyn Cousart, Conference Manager, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 800-346-7844, ext. 7750

• March 31-April 2, 2005 Annual National Conference, Wound Care and the Related Sciences, Philadelphia Airport Hilton. General lectures, multiple optional pre-conference break-out sessions including "The Basics - Fundamentals of Wound Care" all provided in a manner to encourage interactive, multidisciplinary education. More then 25 hours available and 25 faculty participating
• *January 13-16, 2005: SAM Podiatry Conference, Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa, Orlando, Florida; Florida Podiatric Medical Association (FPMA), For more information contact FPMA at 850-224-4085 *(APWCA CME hrs. approved)

2004

• *November 13-14, 2004: Academy of Continuing Podiatric Education; Englewood, NJ; Amount of Wound Care hours in this podiatric conference not available at time of printing; Contact APWCA headquarters and check web site as more information becomes available or contact General Chairman, Dr. Robert Marcus 201-928-0808 *(APWCA CME  hours approved)
• November 7, 2004: Academy of Continuing Podiatric Education; Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA; Amount of Wound Care hours in this podiatric conference not available at time of printing; Contact APWCA headquarters and check web site as more information becomes available or contact General Chairman, Dr. Robert Marcus 201-928-0808
• *November 5-7, 2004: Pennsylvania Foot and Ankle Society; Scranton, PA; Amount of Wound Care hours in this foot and ankle conference not available at time of printing; Contact APWCA headquarters and check web site as more information becomes available *(APWCA 1 hr. CME approved)
• October 27-30, 2004: Nurse Practitioners National Conference, Baltimore, MD; Possible Satellite Lecture, Not confirmed at time of printing; Contact APWCA headquarters and check web site as information becomes available
• October 9-10, 2004: Mount Sinai in conjunction with the New York College of Podiatric Medicine; Mount Sinai New York, New York; For further information contact Dr. Melvyn Grovit office, Program Chairman and Chairman Department of Medical Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine; 212-410-8045    (*APWCA 5 hrs. CME approved)
• *September 30 – October 3, 2004: Clinical Symposium on Skin and Wound Care, The Conference for Prevention and Healing; Phoenix, AZ; Phoenix Civic Plaza, Hyatt Regency Phoenix; For further information contact 800-346-7844 x 7750 or 7798, or on the web. *(APWCA CME hours approved)
• August 22-25, 2004: The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting; Boston , Mass. ; Boston Marriott Copley Place ; For further information contact: APWCA headquarters or the APMA by web site or 800-275-2762 ext. 275
• *September 23-26, 2004: APMA Region 10 meeting; Biloxi Mississippi; Grand Casino, Bayview; For further information contact APWCA headquarters or Dr. John Saeva, General Chairman, 850-650-6492 *(APWCA 2 hrs. CME approved)
• July 8-13, 2004: Second Congress of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies, Palais des Congres, Paris France ; For further information contact APWCA headquarters or the WUWHS Website

• June 24-27, 2004: Beachfront 2004, Sponsored by Virginia Podiatric Medical Association in Conjunction with Foot and Ankle Institute of VA, Inc., Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center; For further information contact Dr. Gary Effron, Chairman, 804-730-1300 (9:00 am – noon)

• March 25-27, 2004 Annual National Conference, Wound Care and the Related Sciences, Philadelphia Airport Hilton. General lectures, break-out sessions and an optional pre-course "The Basics - Fundamentals of Wound Care" all provided in a manner to encourage interactive, multidisciplinary education.
  
• March 13-14, 2004  APWCA Wound Care Track, Treasure Hunt Seminar, Los Angeles, CA.
  
• January 17, 2004  SAM Podiatry Conference, APWCA Wound Care Track, Wyndham Palace Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Florida Podiatric Medical Association, 850-224-4085
  
  
• March 27-29, 2003: Annual National Conference, Wound Care and the Related Sciences, Philadelphia, PA



• November 24, 2002: The Intensive One Day Seminar for Problems of the Lower Extremity, Los Angeles, California.



• November 16, 2003  Englewood, NJ, Academy of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education, (201) 568-1864
  
  
• November 14, 2003  Dr. Steven Kravitz lectures at National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, APWCA will have an exhibit table. Conference dates 11/12 to 11/15, Baltimore, MD. (800) 346-7844 specify this conference
  
  
• November 7, 2003  Friday APWCA Wound Care Day, The Los Angeles Baja Seminar, 11/6/03-11/9/03.
  
  
• October 28, 2003  Diabetes and Chronic Wound Healing, Management and Prevention, Hilton Philadelphia, 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, Accredited by: Drexel University College of Medicine, 6.5 CME, (215) 842-7180.
  
  
• October 16-19, 2003  18th Annual Clinical Conference on Advances in Skin and Wound Care, The Conference for Prevention and Healing, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL. Reduced registration rate for APWCA members. Faculty includes APWCA members. Membership is encouraged to attend.
  
  
• November 3, 2002: The Intensive One Day Seminar, Sponsored by the Academy of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education, Teaneck, New Jersey.



• September 21-24, 2002: 17th Annual Clinical Conference on Advances in Skin and Wound Care, Dallas Texas which is organized by Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, publishers of the Journal of the same name and endorsed by the APWCA. Visit the APWCA exhibit booth and meet APWCA Board and committee members. Register as an APWCA member to receive special “early bird” registration fee. Dr. Steven Kravitz, APWCA Executive Director serves on this year's planning committee and faculty. Members are encouraged to attend this nationally respected conference on wound care which is organized by Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, publishers of the Journal



• August 8, 9, and 10. 2002: American Podiatric Medical Association 2002 Scientific Conference. Seattle Washington. APWCA is pleased to acknowledge sponsorship by PAL Health Systems for APWCA participation at the APMA conference. PAL Health Systems - Exclusive Providers of The Platinum (tm) Ankle Brace and Premium Quality Custom Orthoses. Meet with Dr. Kravitz, APWCA Executive Director, at the PAL exhibit booth. Dr. Kravitz will lecture and moderate during the wound care track, Thursday, August 8.

NOTE: APWCA can provide wound care tracks and symposiums for any conference. Physicians, nurses, etc. interested in coordinating an APWCA educational activity for your regional area, hospital or wound center are encouraged to contact APWCA headquarters.

* The above indicated programs are pending (or if indicated as such, have been approved) by the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) Scientific Committee to meet the requirements for registrants to apply the number of hours listed by each program toward the credit hours in wound care required by APWCA for members to maintain Active Status.

APWCA requires Fellows, Diplomates and Associate members to attain a minimum of 21 hours of medical education every three years in wound care in an APWCA Conference or a seminar by another organization approved by the APWCA Scientific Committee.  Members-in-Industry and Professional Members do not have to meet a continuing medical education requirement.

Other educational events added to the above schedule will be listed on our web site and sent by E-mail as available. Smaller dinner type meetings and grand rounds are not listed herein, and contacts to attend are made for same locally.