SUPPLEMENT TO APMA NEWS SHARE YOUR RESEARCH AT THE NATIONAL The call for abstracts for the APMA 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) will be open January 6-February 3. Make plans now to submit your latest research when the call opens! O ral and poster abstracts will be accepted for presentation at The National, July 23-26 in Boston. All non-industry-sponsored oral and poster abstracts presented at The National will be eligible for the APMA Abstract Competition, with cash prizes for the winners in six categories: * Outstanding Oral Abstract Presentation * Outstanding Single Case or Small Case Study/Series Poster Abstract * Outstanding Large Case Study/Series Poster Abstract * Outstanding Resident Poster Abstract * Outstanding Student Poster Abstract * Outstanding American Public Health Association (APHA) Podiatric Health (POD Section) Student Poster Abstract* The judges will consider the visual design and impact of the poster as well as the significance of the study, including its importance to the advancement of the practice of podiatric medicine. Other factors the judges will evaluate include: the study's content and clarity; specific number of cases or specimens studied; clinical or research data to support study conclusions; minimum follow-up of one year per patient for results describing reconstructive procedures; and new or modified techniques as they relate to diagnosis, surgery, complications, or other phases of podiatric medical and surgical problems. *The Outstanding APHA POD Section Student Poster Abstract category recognizes one poster abstract on public health or disparities. The primary author on the public health abstract must be a podiatric medical student and that student must be a member of APHA POD Section as well as a member of APMA. Only one winner will be selected to receive $250 and the Arthur E. Helfand, DPM, Award. VISIT WWW.APMA.ORG/THENATIONAL TO LEARN MORE.http://WWW.APMA.ORG/THENATIONAL