Benefits of membership

On behalf of our members, the CPMA engages in lobbying the federal government, seeking to advance the profession through legislative process.

We also interact with private insurance companies in an effort to ensure that coverage, coding and payment policies for podiatric physicians are fair and reasonable.  As well, we dialogue and network with major corporations to encourage that podiatric services be included in member benefits for their employees.

The CPMA has several established programs and committees including:

• CPMA Seal of Acceptance and Approval Program
• Corporate Sponsorship Program
• Fit Feet Healthy Athletes Special Olympics Program
• Insurance Liaison Committee

Representation at the international level

The CPMA has established friendship protocols with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), the worldwide International Federation of Podiatrists (FIP) and the United Kingdom’s Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SOCAP).  Through ongoing dialogue and networking with representatives from these organizations, the CPMA provides Canada’s perspective on podiatry and podiatric medicine. We also obtain information about conferences, initiatives and learning opportunities from around the world that may be of interest to our members.

Membership has benefits

As a member of the CPMA, you are uniting with your peers in participating in and supporting issues that you could not do alone.

At the national level, your membership provides unity and strength in the CPMA’s voice as the recognized advocate for podiatric physicians and surgeons on all issues affecting foot and ankle health.  You also have exposure to many educational and networking opportunities, such as provincial conferences and seminars and the CPMA Annual General Meeting.

 Member benefits include:

• CPMA newsletter
• Distributed twice a year (Spring and Fall), the newsletter is mailed
  directly to every CPMA member.
• FIP membership As a member of the CPMA you are automatically
  included in the FIP membership.

Preferred health and dental plan program

The CPMA continues to search for optimum health and dental plan programs for its members. Through Finkelstein Financial Services, CPMA members can easily set up their Personal Health Savings Plan. For more details contact Joel Finkelstein at 1-888-669-9844 or email him at joel@finkelsteinfinancial.com

Insurance discounts

Through HUB International TOS Insurance Services, the CPMA has secured preferred rates for CPMA members for their insurance needs, including malpractice, office liability package and group directors and officers insurance.

Disability insurance is also available through Finkelstein Financial Services.

APMA membership discount

As a CPMA member, you are entitled to a discount for membership in the APMA, which includes APMA news, JAPMA educational journal, discount at their annual clinical conference, access to APMA website members only area and on-line CME credits.