American College of Podiatric Medicine

Future DPMs: this one’s more straightforward than it looks!

Gait fundamentals are always fair game on boards. 💪

What percentage of the gait cycle is spent in stance phase?

What’s your answer? Comment either A, B, C, D below. 👇

💾 Save this and come back every week for a new question!

ACPM Journal Club is back for Session 7!

Join us for “Management of Diabetic Foot Infections and Osteomyelitis,” a practical, evidence-based deep dive into one of the most challenging areas of podiatric medicine.

Dr. Maria Teresa Ibanez, DPM, FACPM, FFPM RCPS (Glasg), will cover:

→ Diagnosing & classifying soft tissue and bone infections
→ Assessing infection severity
→ Selecting appropriate antimicrobial therapy
→ Medical vs. surgical management — and when to operate
→ The role of adjunctive therapies in optimizing patient outcomes

📅 July 21, 2026
🕗 8PM Eastern / 5PM Pacific
💻 Online via Zoom

FREE for ACPM Members
Non-members (Non-Industry): $25 | Industry: $50

Whether you’re a student, resident, fellow, or practicing physician, this is education built for the cornerstone of contemporary practice.

Register now via the link in our bio!


Can you identify what’s going on here?

This is what active lichen planus looks like under dermoscopy, a violaceous background with central white streaks known as Wickham’s Striae, surrounded by dotted or linear blood vessels.

Recognizing these patterns is a critical skill for podiatric physicians managing skin conditions of the lower extremity.

💾 Save this for your clinical reference and follow along for more dermoscopy pearls!



Source / Picture: Marghoob, A., & Braun, R. (Eds.). (2012) Atlas of Dermoscopy (2nd ed.). CRC Press, https://doi.org/10.3109/9781841847627

Future DPMs! Boards are coming, but you’ve got this! 💪
Test your knowledge with our weekly practice questions and see how board-ready you really are.

What’s your answer? Comment either A, B, C, D below. 👇

We’ll reveal the answer in the comments in just a few days.

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Nine schools competed. Three champions emerged.
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We are ectstatic to announce the winners of the 2026 ACPM Foot & Ankle Gauntlet, the nation’s top Class of 2028 podiatric medical students!

🥇 1st Place- Disal Wickramasinghe | NYCPM
A DPM candidate with a background in radiation therapy, interdisciplinary health, and clinical research, Disal is a passionate advocate for evidence-based medicine, wound care, and the future of podiatric medicine. And this is just the beginning!

🥈 2nd Place- Sarah Romero | UTRGV
A proud native Texan with a passion for podiatric medicine and an appreciation for a good brisket taco 🌮, Sarah represented UTRGV brilliantly from start to finish. We cannot wait to see what comes next!

🥉 3rd Place- Malaysha Rice | LECOM
A dedicated third-year student at LECOM, Malaysha has embraced every aspect of her training with heart and purpose. We are proud to support her journey!

Congratulations to all three winners and every student who competed.

The Class of 2028 is the future of podiatric medicine, and the future looks bright.

Fellowship season is exciting, confusing, and honestly? Kind of emotional. Whether you’re just starting to explore or deep in the application process, this pearl from is for you.

Save it, share it with a co-resident, and remember: the right program is out there.

As we prepare for the ACPM Annual Meeting TOMORROW, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible Silver Sponsor, Amgen!

Your generous support makes it possible for us to bring world-class education to podiatric physicians, residents, and students from across the country. Events like this don’t happen without partners who believe in advancing medicine, education, and improving patient outcomes, and Amgen’s commitment to that mission means everything to our community.

We are truly grateful to have you in our corner.
See you at the meeting!