Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association

06/12/2026

Coding & Compliance update 👣✔️

Stay alert out there! The medical community is being targeted by a new phishing scam with faxed invoices. Also, read about how organizations are expected to transition to FIPS 140-3–compliant encryption by September 2026 and what you can do to stay compliant.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/vIFI50Z6SoV

06/09/2026

You talked, we listened! OHFAMA has created a downloadable WISeR Model resource for podiatric physicians to use as a reference as you serve your patients. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/4GKI50Z6QAf

This education sheet provides an overview of the WISeR Model as it applies to Ohio podiatrists. It is intended for educational purposes and does not include every operational detail or scenario.

06/08/2026

OHFAMA recently hosted seven students representing Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and West Virginia to learn more about a career in podiatric medicine at the Annual Scientific Seminar!

They connected with practicing physicians through in-depth conversations, took part in a hands-on suture workshop, and engaged with all aspects of our seminar, from the lectures to a guided tour of the exhibit hall.

We hope to welcome them back to the seminar as Student Doctors and DPMS! 🚀

For students who know they want to be in the OR, podiatric medicine offers something rare in the medical world: a clearly defined path to practice.

› A near 100% residency match rate for qualified applicants across all 11 DPM schools,
compared to significantly lower match rates in MD/DO surgical specialties.
› A three-year surgical residency with hands-on training built directly into the
program, rather than after general training, reducing the wait to specialize.
› A direct path to specialized care, including trauma, sports medicine, diabetic limb
preservation, and more

Learn more at DiscoverPodiatry.org

06/05/2026

Did you know OFAMF hosts a Resident Paper & Poster Competitions at the Annual Seminar every year? We love when Ohio residents present their research and hard work! The future of podiatric medicine is bright 😎

You can view the results and see the winners here: https://www.ohfama.org/aws/OHFAMA/pt/sp/conference_rppc

06/03/2026

We can't do this without them! Thank you to our exhibitors and sponsors for supporting a fantastic seminar and connecting our members to resources and solutions.

Sending a special shout out to our Platinum Partners, Bako Diagnostics, Progressive Medical Solutions, and Elite Wound Care Consultants for partnering with us year round! 👣

06/02/2026

OHFAMA honored two distinguished physicians with the 2026 Service Award, Drs. Mitchell Dalvin and Leslie Niehaus, celebrating two careers shaped by the same core values.

Both awardees served OHFAMA and their communities through exceptional patient care, dedication to the podiatric profession, and by paving the way for the next generation of podiatric physicians. Thank you for leaving such a powerful legacy!

Read more: https://ow.ly/sQNh50Z6Q5U

06/01/2026

Members, check your inbox for the latest updates from Ohio Foot & Ankle Today, including:

👣 A recap of the 110th Annual Scientific Seminar
👣 Coding & Compliance: scam alert & getting ready for FIPS 140-3
👣 Thoughts in remembrance of Dr. Marchelle Suppan
👣 A highlight of the 2026 Service Award Winners at the seminar

05/29/2026

What makes our Annual Seminar so special? The people! Attendees connected with old friends and networked with colleagues.

05/28/2026

OHFAMA President Joy Rowland and Executive Director Luci Ridolfo visited the Northeastern Academy last night to connect with members and provide an association update. They're coming soon to an Academy meeting near you!

From left to right: Academy President Dr. Joe Favazzo, OHFAMA President Dr. Joy Rowland, OHFAMA Executive Director Luci Ridolfo, Academy Treasurer Dr. Brian Weiss, and APMA Delegate Dr. Kelly Whaley

05/27/2026

We were so pleased to celebrate the 110th Ohio Foot & Ankle Annual Scientific Seminar in Columbus with special guests APMA Executive Director Meghan McClelland and APMA President Dr. Patrick DeHeer.

Congratulations to Mitchell Dalvin, DPM, and Leslie Niehaus, DPM, on receiving the 2026 OHFAMA Service Award!