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Community of Practice Session - January 2024

September 20, 2023

The FPMB will hold a Community of Practice session with its Member Boards on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 3 PM EST. This is an excellent opportunity for Board and staff to engage with their counterparts across the country on important topics of mutual interest.

FPMB Fall/Winter Meeting

Fall/Winter Meeting

September 20, 2023

FPMB will hold its Fall / Winter Meeting with its Member Boards on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM EDT. This is an excellent opportunity for Board and staff to engage with their counterparts across the country on important topics of mutual interest.

FPMB 2023 Annual Meeting

2023 Annual Meeting

May 24, 2023

FPMB will hold its Annual Meeting with its Member Boards on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 12 PM ET to 2:30 PM ET. This is an excellent opportunity for Board and staff to engage with their counterparts across the country on important topics of mutual interest.
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2023 Fall/Winter Meeting

February 6, 2023

FPMB will hold its Fall / Winter Meeting with its Member Boards on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 12 PM EST. This is an excellent opportunity for Board and staff to engage with their counterparts across the country on important topics of mutual interest.

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Community of Practice Session - October 2022

September 29, 2022

The FPMB will hold a Community of Practice session with its Member Boards on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 3 PM EDT. This is an excellent opportunity for Board and staff to engage with their counterparts across the country on important topics of mutual interest.

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2022 Annual Meeting

June 1, 2022

The FPMB held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 1 and featured important announcements and updates, a presentation by the NBPME regarding the APMLE Part II CSPE, and a Community of Practice session that featured robust, interactive discussions about continuing education and interstate licensure compacts.

Meeting participants stated, "Present and future challenges can be better addressed with the tools and resources provided by the FPMB ... Attendance at these meetings provides an opportunity for the membership to engage in thoughtful dialogue ... Interaction with other states is essential; sharing of ideas will empower your efforts within your state."

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2022-2023 FPMB Leadership

June 1, 2022

President:Dr. Leonard La Russa (GA), Vice President: Dr. Judith Manzi (CA), Secretary-Treasurer: Dr. Marlene Reid (IL), Directors: Dr. Barbara Campbell (AZ) and Dr. Mark Block (FL), Director Emeritus: Dr. Bruce Saferin (OH)

Not Pictured: Senior Advisor to the Board: Dr. Jay LeBow (MD) and Executive Director: Mr. Stoner (MD)

Drs. Campbell, LeBow, & Saferin

2022 Executive Board Meeting

May 3, 2022

The FPMB Executive Board met on April 29 & 30, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana while participating in the Annual Meeting & House of Delegates of the Federation of State Medical Boards. Bruce R. Saferin, DPM (top-left) and Jay S. LeBow, DPM (bottom-right) were recognized for their exemplary service by FPMB President, Barbara A. Campbell, DPM.

Dr. Campbell remarked, "It has been my true privilege to be associated with Drs. Saferin and LeBow. These gentlemen have such passion and devotion to our podiatric profession. They are incredible role models, and the FPMB Executive Board has learned a great deal from them."

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2022 Annual Meeting

March 28, 2022

*** Updated Date & Time ***

The Annual Meeting will be conducted via webinar on Wednesday, June 1 (2 - 4:30 PM EDT). Agenda items are welcomed, and details on how to connect to the webinar will be forthcoming for dues-paid Member Boards.

The FPMB Executive Board will meet on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30.

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USMLE Response to Request for DPM Eligibility

November 5, 2021

Podiatric education and training, while comprehensive for the advancement of quality podiatric care, may be too narrow given the USMLE’s focus on the generalized practice of medicine across all medical and surgical specialties.

Opening USMLE to DPMs is not permitted under the contractual agreement between FSMB and NBME establishing USMLE, which limits eligibility to students and graduates of medical school.

We must respectfully decline your request.

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2021 Fall Meeting

October 12, 2021

The Fall Meeting will be conducted via webinar on Friday, November 5 (2pm - 4pm EDT). Agenda items are welcomed, and details on how to connect to the webinar will be forthcoming for Member Boards.

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New Resource: Joint Task Force

August 6, 2021

The FPMB has compiled a Joint Task Force web page with information and resources for the benefit of Member Boards, podiatrists, and other stakeholders. This includes the background, key documents, and links to news, media, and historical context.

"The ultimate goal of the process would be to have MD, DO, and DPM degrees seen to be equivalent. On the federal level this would mean working to change the classification of podiatrists in Medicare from the current R (3) categorization to an R (1) categorization—which currently includes MD and DO."

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New Member Board

July 27, 2021

The FPMB warmly welcomes the U.S. Virgin Islands Board of Medicine (USVIBOM) as a new Member Podiatric Medical Board.

More information about USVIBOM is available on the FPMB's Member Boards Info page.

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Podiatry Today - FPMB Takes Action During COVID-19

June 11, 2021

Marlene Reid, DPM (Secretary-Treasurer) and Barbara Campbell, DPM (President) provide commentary to Podiatry Today's guest DPM blog on the FPMB's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic in support of its Member Boards and podiatric physicians.

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2021 Annual Meeting

April 30, 2021

The FPMB conducted its 2021 Annual Meeting on April 30 that featured information sharing, problem solving, and member-to-member interaction:

  • Announcements and Updates
  • Strategic Plan Updates
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Updates (CMEs & CSPE)
  • Round Robin Discussion

Participants commented on the "collaborative energy" of the meeting due to the "opportunities to engage with the other states" and the "good participation levels."

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New Affiliate Member

April 24, 2021

The FPMB warmly welcomes the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) as a new Affiliate Member. CPSBC amalgamated with the College of Podiatric Surgeons of British Columbia on August 31, 2020, resulting in the registration and licensure of 77 new full podiatric surgeon registrants.

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2021-2022 Executive Board

April 24, 2021

The FPMB Executive Board elected at the April 24, 2021 Executive Board meeting:

Dr. Barbara Campbell (AZ) - President, Dr. Leonard La Russa (GA) - Vice President, Dr. Marlene Reid (IL) - Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. Judith Manzi (CA) - Director, Dr. Bruce Saferin (OH) - Past President/Director, Dr. Jay LeBow (MD) - Director Emeritus, and Mr. Stoner (MD) - Executive Director (not pictured).

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2021 Annual Meeting

January 31, 2021

The Annual Meeting will be conducted via webinar on Friday, April 30 (2pm - 3:30pm EDT). Agenda items are welcomed, and details on how to connect to the webinar will be forthcoming for dues-paid Member Boards. The FPMB Executive Board will be held on Saturday, April 24.

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FPMB Endorses Federal Legislation

October 23, 2020

The FPMB and 11 additional organizations have sent a letter to Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Michael Conaway (R-TX), and David Cicilline (D-RI) in support of the Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief Act of 2020 (H.R.8680).

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APMLE & Licensing

September 16, 2020

The FPMB conducted an interactive webinar with Member Boards to present an overview of the role of APMLE exams in licensing and provided a framework to evaluate potential impacts of the NBPME's July 15, 2020 Part II CSPE announcement.

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FPMB Data Initiative

May 1, 2020

The FPMB announced a new data initiative at its 2020 Annual Meeting on May 1, 2020. The FPMB will increase the depth and breadth of the state podiatric medical board data it collects, as well as start collecting podiatric physician licensure data. This information will be published via multiple platforms.

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2020 Annual Meeting

May 1, 2020

The FPMB conducted its 2020 Annual Meeting on May 1, 2020. The presentations and topics of discussion included:

  • FPMB's COVID-19 Pandemic Response
  • APMA - Scope of Practice & Parity
  • Increasing Information Engagement
  • Open Forum
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2020-2021 Executive Board

May 1, 2020

The FPMB Executive Board elected at the April 25, 2020 Executive Board meeting:

Dr. Bruce Saferin (OH) - President, Dr. Barbara Campbell (AZ) - Vice President, Dr. Leonard La Russa (GA) - Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. Judith Manzi (CA) - Director, Dr. Marlene Reid (IL), Dr. Jay LeBow (MD) - Director Emeritus, and Mr. Stoner - Executive Director (not pictured).

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2020 Annual Meeting

April 15, 2020

The Annual Meeting will be conducted via webinar on Friday, May 1 at 2:00 PM EDT. Details on how to connect to the webinar will be forthcoming for dues-paid Member Boards.

The FPMB Executive Board has been rescheduled as a virtual meeting to be held on Saturday, April 15, 2020.

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COVID-19

March 16, 2020

*** The FPMB continues to process Part I/II/III (PMLexis) Score and Disciplinary reports without interruption. ***

The FPMB has COVID-19 resources available for podiatrists and State Boards on its COVID-19 web page.

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2020 Annual Meeting

January 31, 2020

The Annual Meeting will be conducted via webinar on Friday, May 1 (time TBD). Details on how to connect to the webinar will be forthcoming for dues-paid Member Boards.

The FPMB Executive Board is meeting in San Diego, California on May 1 & 2, 2020.

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APMLE Score Reporting Anniversary

January 26, 2020

The FPMB has just completed one year of processing ALL APMLE score report requests (Part I/II/III). Due to the FPMB's implementation of online ordering, orders are processed same-day. Due to electronic delivery, many State Boards download reports in less than one (1) business day.
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Exam Schedule & Score Release Dates

January 1, 2020

The APMLE has posted the exam schedule and score release dates for the Part I, II, II CSPE & III exams. The FPMB accepts pre-order requests to send certified copies of scores to State Boards starting the first day of the month of when an exam is administered.
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2019 Annual Meeting

April 26, 2019

The FPMB conducted its 2019 Annual Meeting on April 26, 2019. The presentations and topics of discussion included:
  • APMLE Part I & II Score Reporting
  • The APMLE Test Series
  • Podiatry Physician Re-Entry Program
  • Restoring Board Immunity
  • Occupational Licensing Reform
  • Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
  • Increasing Engagement / Open Forum
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2019-2020 Executive Board

April 26, 2019

The FPMB Executive Board elected at the April 26, 2019 Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, TX.

From Left to Right: Dr. Judith Manzi (CA) - President, Dr. Leonard La Russa (GA) - Director, Dr. Bruce Saferin (OH) - Vice President, Dr. Barbara Campbell (AZ) - Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. Jay LeBow (MD) - Director, and Mr. Stoner - Executive Director.
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2019 Annual Meeting

February 25, 2019

The Annual Meeting will be conducted via webinar on Friday, April 26 (time TBD). Details on how to connect to the webinar will be forthcoming for dues-paid Member Boards.

The FPMB Executive Board is meeting in Fort Worth, Texas on April 26 & 27, 2019.
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FPMB Processes ALL APMLE Score Reports

January 28, 2019

The FPMB is now processing ALL APMLE score report requests (Part I/II/III). Due to the FPMB's implementation of online ordering, orders are processed same-day. Due to electronic delivery, many State Boards download reports in less than one (1) business day.
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Exam Schedule & Score Release Dates

January 1, 2019

The APMLE has posted the exam schedule and score release dates for the Part I, II, II CSPE & III exams. The FPMB accepts pre-order requests to send certified copies of scores to State Boards starting the first day of the month of when an exam is administered.
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Companion Bill Introduced in Senate

October 19, 2018

The FPMB has endorsed the “Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief and Reform Act of 2018 (S. 3598),” introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). This is the companion bill to H.R. 6515.
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FPMB Endorses Federal Legislation

August 2, 2018

The FPMB has endorsed the “Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief and Reform Act of 2018 (H.R. 6515),” introduced by Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) and Cosponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX).
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2018 Annual Meeting Webinar

May 1, 2018

The FPMB conducted its 2018 Annual Meeting webinar on April 27, 2018. The amended bylaws were approved and topics of discussion included:
  • Score Reporting Announcement
  • Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact (IPMLC)
  • Occupational Licensing Reform / Restoring Board Immunity
  • Increasing Engagement / Open Forum
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2018 Annual Meeting

February 26, 2018

The Annual Meeting will be conducted via webinar on Friday, April 27 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT. Details on how to connect to the webinar will be forthcoming for dues-paid Member Boards.

The FPMB Executive Board is meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 27 & 28, 2018.
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Robert Levine, DPM

June 15, 2017

Robert "Rob" G. Levine, 70, of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. He graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in 1972. He began his private practice in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dr. Levine was a past-president of the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards ...
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2017-2018 Executive Board

May 1, 2017

The FPMB Executive Board, elected at the April 22, 2017 Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, TX: Front Row (L-R): Dr. Bruce Saferin (OH) - Director and Dr. Jay LeBow (MD) - President. Back Row (L-R): Dr. Leonard La Russa (GA) - Vice-President, Dr. Judith Manzi (CA) Secretary-Treasurer and Mr. Russell Stoner - Executive Director. Not Pictured: Dr. Robert Levine (KY) (Deceased - June 2017).
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FPMB Reduces Report Delivery Time

April 30, 2017

The FPMB has implemented electronic delivery of reports to 47 State Boards and all participating credentialing organizations. Overall turnaround time, from when the order is placed to when it is received by the State Board, has been greatly reduced. The median overall turnaround time is less than one (1) business day.