The ASPMA Board of Directors shall select up to three candidates as interns, each serving a one year term.  The candidate shall provide the Board of Directors with a resume demonstrating prior leadership experience, past work experience and professional affiliations.  A letter from the candidate should indicate current employer, why the experience of an internship would be valuable and demonstrate support of their family during the internship period and possible future involvement on the Board of the ASPMA.

Any ASPMA member who holds a PMAC status, either clinical or administrative may apply.  The applicant must be in good standing with the ASPMA being up to date on their dues and recertification status.  The applicant must currently be employed by a podiatric physician with a current APMA membership.

The selected interns will begin their responsibilities at the 2012 Midwest Podiatry Conference in Chicago, Illinois.  The ASPMA will pay travel, lodging and meeting registration for two meetings during the internship period.  During these two meetings, the intern (s) will assist board members with their duties at those meetings.  Examples are, setting up meeting rooms, welcoming and directing assistants, assisting speakers, handing out and collection of evaluation.  Interns also act as a liaison with the moderators of the lecture tracks and work in the ASPMA Promotion and Marketing booth along with any other function as requested by ASPMA board members.

The intern (s) shall at all times act in a professional manner, dress in appropriate business attire at meetings and adhere to the ASPMA Bylaws and Principle of Ethics during their term.  Between meetings during the remainder of their term, interns will be assigned other duties working with the Board of Directors by helping on various committees promoting the ASPMA.  Upon completion of the one year term, intern (s) will be evaluated by the Board of Directors and considered as possible candidate for a second term of internship or other ASPMA Board positions.

All application requirements must be submitted by October 1, 2011 to be considered.

 Application

Submit to:

Karen M. Keathley, PMAC                                                                                                                                                                                   

ExecutiveDirector, ASPMA                                                                                                                                              

1616 North 78^th Court                                                                                                                                              

Elmwood Park, IL   60707

Any questions can be sent to the above or e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please put ASPMA Intern application in the subject field as not to be deleted as spam.

ASPMA is seeking candidates for the position of Secretary for the 2012-2013 term. Members who are interested must be currently working in podiatry, have achieved PMAC status either clinical or administrative and be up to date on their dues and recertification status. The applicant must be currently employed by a podiatric physician with a current APMA membership

The Secretary’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending and keeping the minutes of all meetings of the ASPMA membership and ASPMA board of Directors and Executive Committee board meetings. The selected candidate will maintain all records as well as other duties of the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants.

The chosen candidate for Secretary is responsible for providing their own transportation, lodging and registration for the Annual Meeting, to be held at the Midwest Podiatry Conference in Chicago, IL, April 2012. However if the candidate  is elected at the ASPMA General Membership Meeting his/her expenses for attending the required meeting will be reimbursed by ASPMA with partial reimbursement for his/her presence during the initial meeting.

The following is required for consideration of nomination for this position:

•  ASPMA Secretary application 
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Three letterers of recommendation (one must be from your employer- Podiatrists)

Forward the above information to:

 Cynthia Lara

PO Box 3625
McAllen, TX 78502

 Any questions can be sent to the above or e-mailed to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please put ASPMA Secretary Position in the subject field as not to be deleted as spam.

 Deadline to submit application and required information is October 1^st, 2011

Vice-president Position 2012-2013

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