{"id":230,"date":"2017-12-19T09:59:29","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T14:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.podiatrycanada.org\/?page_id=230"},"modified":"2017-12-19T09:59:29","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T14:59:29","slug":"membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cpma.thedev.ca\/?page_id=230","title":{"rendered":"Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"

The CPMA is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1926, and is dedicated to enhancing the profession of podiatry<\/strong> and providing a collective voice to government, industry, and Canadians on your behalf.<\/p>\n

To become a member of the CPMA, podiatrists must first be a member of their own provincial organization.<\/strong> If the province in which a podiatrist practices does not have an association, that member can apply directly to the CPMA.<\/p>\n

Active membership may be granted to any podiatrist who is duly qualified as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) or possesses a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Podiatric Medicine (Bsc. Hons. Podiatric Medicine) or a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Podiatry (Bsc. Hons. Podiatry) degree and is legally licensed to practice podiatric medicine in a province of Canada in which legislation exists relating to the practice of the profession of podiatric medicine and the licensing of podiatrists.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Membership<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

In addition to connecting you to colleagues across Canada, your CPMA membership also provides the following benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  • Representation on CPMA Board of Directors with full voting privileges;<\/li>\n
  • Invitation to attend all CPMA general meetings with voting privileges;<\/li>\n
  • Twice a year newsletter;<\/li>\n
  • Access to online educational credits;<\/li>\n
  • Membership in the Federation International de Podologues (FIP);<\/li>\n
  • A 35-40% reduction in malpractice insurance as a result of preferred rates negotiated by the CPMA;<\/li>\n
  • The opportunity to join a competitive health and dental plan that was negotiated on behalf of all CPMA members;<\/li>\n
  • Discounts on other insurance plans including:\n
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    • Disability;<\/li>\n
    • Excess health spending account;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Eligibility for membership with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) which includes:\n
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      • APMA News;<\/li>\n
      • Educational Journal (JAPMA<\/em>);<\/li>\n
      • discount at the APMA Annual Clinical Conference;<\/li>\n
      • access to the APMA website “for members only” section;<\/li>\n
      • on-line CME credits;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Included in negotiations regarding Preferred Provider Programs (e.g Hertz Rentals)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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