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A In Memoriam: Irvin O. Kanat, DPM Podiatric Medical Association. He was a founding father of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) and was awarded the first ABPS certificate. He also was a pioneer of what is now the APMAPAC. Dr. Kanat served as a delegate from Michigan to the APMA House of Delegates since 1957. He established himself as a “leader among leaders” in the house. Dr. Kanat was the recipient of many prestigious honors including presidential citations from Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton, the APMA Distinguished Service Citation, alumnus of the year from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and a member of Podiatry Management magazine’s Hall of Fame. Dr. Kanat leaves behind a legacy as a national leader, educator, teacher, and mentor. He will be deeply missed by APMA members, staff, and the podiatric medical community. To make a contribution to the Dr. Irvin O. Kanat Memorial Scholarship Fund of the American Podiatric Medical Association Educational Foundation, visit www.apma.org/donate or send your contribution to: American Podiatric Medical Association Educational Foundation, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-1621. n PMA Past President Irvin O. Kanat, DPM, 79, of West Bloomfield, MI, died on September 1. Dr. Kanat was a pioneer in podiatric medicine and remained a leader of APMA and its House of Delegates until his death. Dr. Kanat graduated from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He trained under the tutelage of the late Earl G. Kaplan, DPM. He was intimately involved in the development of Civic-Kern Hospital (now Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital), the first podiatric hospital, and the early podiatric residency program the hospital offered. Dr. Kanat was instrumental in podiatric residency training and the renowned Civic surgical courses that trained an early generation of podiatric surgeons. Dr. Kanat personally participated in the training of more than 400 residents while serving as director of podiatric education and residency director at Kern Hospital. At the time of his passing, Dr. Kanat was serving in the same capacity at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Flint, MI, and St. John Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. Dr. Kanat was involved in many podiatric professional organizations. He was a past president of APMA and the Michigan Make your practice more sucessful Join AAPPM + mentorship + conferences + much more AAPPM Provides + education and resources + unique sharing forum + practitioner network of over 1400 members Memberships available for both practitioners and their staff members. Our members save over $200 when attending our workshops and discounts received from sponsoring companies pays your dues many times over. Visit our website at www.aappm.org for more details. American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management 100 West St. Joseph Hwy, Ste 200 | Lansing, MI 48915 | T 517.484.1930 | F 517.485.9408 | www.aappm.org 100 West St. Joseph Hwy, Ste 200 I Lansing, MI 48915 I T 517.484.1930 I F 517.485.9408 I www.aappm.org 30 APMA News October 2012 http://www.apma.org/donate http://www.aappm.org http://www.aappm.org http://www.aappm.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - October 2012

APMA News - October 2012
President’s Message
Contents
The National Celebrates 100 Years Advancing Podiatric Medicine
Annual Scientific Meeting Sponsors
Annual Scientific Meeting Registration Form
National Residency Facilitation Project: How Are We Doing?
In Memoriam: Irvin O. Kanat, DPM
ICD-10-CM Effective Date is October 1, 2014
REdRC Subscription Fee Waived for 2012–2013 Residency Year
2012 Podiatric Practice Survey: Benefi ts Received by Respondents
APMA By the Decade: 1992–2001
Reimbursement
Federal Advocacy Forum
List of Cosponsors to the Equity and Access for Podiatric Physicians Under Medicaid Act
APMAPAC Chair Report
IT Consultant
Website Wisdom
Small Business 101
APMA All Stars
In Short
Resolutions Deadlines
Worthy of Note
Affiliates Corner
CPME Invitation for Comments
List of Affiliated Organizations
Insurance Advisor
Member Affinity Programs
New Members
Death Notices
APMAPAC Update
Development Update
Classified Advertising
Dates to Remember
Advertising Index
10 Questions
Your APMA

APMA News - October 2012