CECH Info & Scientific Objectives

The Foundation for Podiatric Medicine is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Information regarding available CME credit and scanning times are published below. Number of credits, scanning times, and scanning locations are subject to change.

 

CECH Scanning Schedule

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21

7:30–8:00am (Check-In) NYSPMA Coding Seminar (separate registration required) – Astor Ballroom Foyer, 7th Floor 3.0 contact hours
12:30–1:00pm (After Lunch) NYSPMA Coding Seminar (separate registration required) – Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor 3.0 contact hours
6:15–6:30pm Empire Complex, 7th Floor 1.5 contact hours

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22

12noon–1:00pm 6th Floor Exhibit Hall  3.5 contact hours
5:30–6:15pm 6th Floor Exhibit Hall  4.0 contact hours

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

12noon–1:00pm 6th Floor Exhibit Hall  3.5 contact hours
5:30–6:15pm 6th Floor Exhibit Hall  4.25 contact hours

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24

10:00–10:30am 6th Floor Exhibit Hall  3.5 contact hours
4:15–4:45pm Empire Complex, 7th Floor and Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor  3.25 contact hours

 

CPME Approval: 

In accordance with the requirements of the Council on Podiatric Medicine, the Foundation is required to monitor educational session attendance for verification of CECH. 

The Foundation for Podiatric Medicine is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. The Foundation for Podiatric Medicine has approved this activity for a maximum of 29.5 continuing education contact hours (CECH)*. Attendees can receive up to 7.5 CECH by attending pre-conference seminars and 22 CECH for attending all general lectures for a total of 29.5  CECH.

 

Scientific Objectives: 

The scientific sessions of the Foundation for Podiatric Medicine's New York Podiatric Clinical Conference are designed with the educational goal of presenting balanced academic discussions for the primary care podiatric physician, and also to initiate education in the areas of diagnosis and management of ankle pathology. Providing cutting-edge educational programs in a variety of learning formats, the Conference offers a forum for dialogue about the vital educational and clinical information that is crucial to all podiatrists, ensuring professional development that enhances quality patient care and advances the profession.