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We welcome Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re currently in postgraduate training, have an active practice, teach full-time, or have retired – you can contribute to the CPMA community.
CPMA has both local engagement and a national reach. You’ll benefit from the close-knit community here in Connecticut as well as the resources of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
Our members gain the exposure, credibility, and career development opportunities to effectively grow their podiatric practices. You’ll join our searchable network of podiatrists that patients across the country use to find the best possible care.
You’ll also benefit from involvement in our community, including mentorship opportunities. New and established podiatrists alike can gain meaningful insights and experiences from these connections.
To make membership accessible for all licensed DPMs, we calculate membership dues on a sliding scale, which accounts for your practice status and years of experience.
Join us by applying for membership now.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
ACTIVE
Open for all practicing DPMs with five or more years’ experience. Members need to have their main office in Connecticut.
ASSOCIATE
Open for all practicing DPMS with less than five years experience.
AFFILIATE/INTERNATIONAL
Open to any DPM practicing in any country outside the United States who is a graduate of a CPME-accredited college of podiatric medicine, or a practitioner of any country, other than the United States, who devotes a substantial portion of his or her practice to the medical and/or surgical care of the foot.
DISABLED
Open to a DPM who is disabled and the payment of dues would constitute a hardship. The member must be under the regular care of an outside physician and may not derive any income or profit from any activity as a DPM.
FACULTY
Open to licensed DPMs who are engaged primarily in a teaching or research position at a college of podiatric medicine, medical school, or academic health science center.
Federal Services Member
Open to licensed DPMs whose sole employment in the field of podiatric medicine is in the Federal Services.
Life Membership
Open to a member in good standing if:
- Has completely retired and remains retired from practice of podiatric medicine;
- Attained the age of 65; and
- Either been a member in good standing for 20 consecutive years or for an aggregate of 30 years OR a licensed DPM member who has been in good standing for a minimum of 50 years (aggregate).
Non-Practicing
Open to a DPM who has not been engaged in practice for a minimum of one year for any reason unrelated to revocation of licensure.
Resident/Postgraduate
Residents and Postgraduates may join without fee and is open to DPMs who meet one of the following:
- Residents, fellows, or full-time postgraduate students;
- Graduates who, during the first year following graduation, have not entered practice; or
- Graduates who have been admitted to a residency program.
Senior Membership
Open to a licensed DPM who is a current member in good standing if:
- Attained the age of 65;
- Is not actively engaged in practice for more than 20 hours per week;
- Has been in good standing for 20 consecutive years or for an aggregate of 25 years.
5.4 Status
Open to DPMs for whom the payment of dues would constitute a hardship due to a temporary physical disability, illness, or other reasons as investigated and set forth by CPMA. This status allows the member to be excused from payment of both CPMA and APMA dues (all or a portion), for the current fiscal year. It may be renewed annually by the member’s application.