Michigan Podiatric Medical Association

What Michigan Podiatric Medical Association does

The Michigan Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) is a private nonprofit professional medical association founded in 1914 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Its mission is to promote, protect, and advance the science and practice of podiatric medicine in Michigan, serving licensed Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) practicing throughout the state. The organization operates through six regional divisions (Macomb/Oakland, Northeast, Southeastern, Southern, Upper Peninsula, Western) and maintains national representation through affiliation with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).

MPMA's core products and services span four areas: (1) advocacy and government relations in Lansing, including operation of the Michigan Podiatric Action Society (MPAS) state PAC and coordination with APMA's federal PAC (APMAPAC); (2) continuing medical education, delivered primarily through the annual Great Lakes Conference (40 CME contact hours) and aligned with Michigan's regulatory requirements including 150 hours per three-year renewal period; (3) member benefits including group purchasing discounts across accounting, healthcare compliance, insurance, retirement planning, and credit card processing via endorsed vendors, plus the Podiatric Profiles quarterly magazine (circulation 740+) and Footnotes bi-weekly digital newsletter; and (4) patient-facing services, primarily the APMA-powered Find a Podiatrist referral database and a library of patient education articles on foot health.

MPMA generates revenue primarily through membership dues scaled by years of practice post-residency, conference registration fees, corporate sponsorship tiers (Diamond, Gold, Silver), and advertising in its quarterly publication. Operations are managed by Kindsvatter, Dalling & Associates, Inc. under an executive director and a team of approximately nine staff covering events, member services, creative/communications, finance, and legislative affairs. There is no venture capital, private equity, or public ownership; governance rests with an elected board of directors including a President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and regional representatives.

Name

Michigan Podiatric Medical Association

Legal name

Michigan Podiatric Medical Association

Website

https://mpma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Michigan Podiatric Medical Association is a nonprofit professional medical association founded in 1914 that represents licensed podiatrists (DPMs) in Michigan, delivering advocacy, continuing medical education, member benefits, publications, and patient referral services through six regional divisions and APMA affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) / Non-Operative Musculoskeletal (HLAKALAL)

Keywords

• Professional medical association
• Podiatric medicine
• Continuing medical education
• Healthcare advocacy
• Physician membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from podiatrists, with rates based on years of practice upon completion of residency. Dues are processed through APMA's online join/renew portal. Provides access to all state and national association benefits including CME discounts, group purchasing programs, insurance programs, and legislative representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Michigan Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) is a state-level professional medical association serving Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) practicing in Michigan. It delivers member-only services including legislative advocacy in Lansing, the annual Great Lakes Conference offering 40 CME contact hours, a quarterly magazine (Podiatric Profiles), a bi-weekly newsletter (Footnotes), group purchasing discounts on practice services, and a public-facing "Find a Podiatrist" referral database powered by APMA.

Product overview

MPMA is a membership organization offering a portfolio of member services including the annual Great Lakes Conference (40 CME hours), Continued Education Programs with Michigan licensing requirements, Membership Benefits with partner services (Valley Oak accounting, DPro Healthcare compliance, Ron Jackson Insurance, Beyond Financial Planning retirement plans, Quantus Solutions payment processing), Podiatric Profiles quarterly magazine, Footnotes bi-weekly newsletter, Find a Podiatrist referral tool (via APMA), MPAS and APMAPAC political action committees, and career resources for podiatric medicine students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Benefits Program Annual membership program for Michigan-licensed podiatrists providing government relations advocacy, professional development, group purchasing discounts on accounting, compliance, insurance, retirement planning and credit card processing, plus access to APMA national representation.
• Great Lakes Conference Annual professional conference offering 40 CME contact hours, with virtual sessions Wednesday-Friday and in-person sessions Saturday-Sunday.
• Continued Education Programs Continuing podiatric medical education resources and licensing compliance tracking for Michigan podiatrists (150 hours per 3-year renewal period, including pain management, medical ethics, controlled substances, implicit bias, and human trafficking training).
• Podiatric Profiles Magazine Official quarterly publication distributed semi-annually via mail and email to over 520 podiatry professionals with total circulation exceeding 740. Includes hyperlinked digital edition advertising opportunities.
• Footnotes Newsletter Digital bi-weekly newsletter providing updates on Michigan state legislature, insurance practices, and association news to MPMA members.
• Find a Podiatrist Public-facing referral service powered by APMA's national database that helps patients locate member podiatric physicians near their home, business, or vacation destination.
• MPAS Political Action Committee Michigan Podiatric Action Society, MPMA's state-level political action committee funded by individual member contributions and given to campaign committees of legislators and caucuses aligned with podiatric priorities.
• APMAPAC American Podiatric Medical Association Political Action Committee supporting federal office candidates aligned with podiatric legislative priorities.
• Podiatric Medicine Career Resources Career information for prospective students covering the seven accredited colleges of podiatric medicine, the DPM degree (4-year course), residency programs, and specialty focus areas.
• CME Certificate Services Online certificate request service for continuing medical education credits earned at MPMA events, administered through the Kindsvatter Events portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 14,000 practicing DPMs in the US with skills in increasing demand due to rising fitness awareness and aging population.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Bako DiagnosticscoreOthersDiamond-level corporate partner of MPMA for 2026. Bako Diagnostics provides diagnostic services and products relevant to podiatric practice.
• OrganogenesiscoreOthersGold-level corporate partner for 2026. Organogenesis offers advanced wound care and tissue regeneration products used in podiatric medicine.
• KereciscoreOthersGold-level corporate partner for 2026. Kerecis provides fish skin-based regenerative tissue products for wound care in podiatric applications.
• Paragon28coreOthersGold-level corporate partner for 2026. Paragon28 specializes in foot and ankle surgical implants and instrumentation for podiatric surgeons.
• Boston ScientificsecondaryOthersSilver-level corporate partner for 2026. Boston Scientific provides medical devices relevant to podiatric procedures.
• Engineered Tissue SolutionssecondaryOthersSilver-level corporate partner for 2026. Engineered Tissue Solutions provides tissue engineering products for foot and ankle applications.
• HealOx HealthsecondaryOthersSilver-level corporate partner for 2026. HealOx Health provides wound care and healing solutions applicable to podiatric practice.
• Miller VeinsecondaryOthersSilver-level corporate partner for 2026. Miller Vein provides vein treatment services and solutions that intersect with lower extremity vascular health.
• TreacesecondaryOthersSilver-level corporate partner for 2026. Treace provides surgical solutions for foot and ankle conditions.
• Vertex PharmaceuticalssecondaryOthersSilver-level corporate partner for 2026. Vertex Pharmaceuticals develops medicines for serious diseases, including those affecting the foot and ankle.
• Kindsvatter, Dalling & Associates, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKDA is the management firm that manages and operates MPMA. Provides executive director, administrative staff, legislative representation, event management, member services, financial management, and creative/communications functions for the association.
• Valley Oak (CPA Firm)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative certified public accounting firm providing accounting, tax planning, business advising, and wealth strategy services. MPMA members receive a 10% discount on all tax-related services.
• DPro HealthcaresecondaryOthersProvides eLearning compliance portal for healthcare practices. Offers staff training modules on OSHA, HIPAA, ICD-10, MACRA and more. Endorsed by MPMA for member practices needing compliance training.
• Ron Jackson InsurancesecondaryOthersMPMA partnered with Ron Jackson Insurance to provide customized insurance solutions for practice and family coverage at competitive value for members.
• Beyond Financial PlanningsecondaryOthersAdministers the MPMA 401(k) plan offering simplified administration, affordability, employee attraction/retention benefits, tax credits, and easy transfer of existing plans.
• Quantus SolutionssecondaryOthersSpecializes in credit card processing for medical environments. MPMA endorsed Quantus as partner delivering this benefit to member practices. Medical offices are often set up incorrectly with standard retail processors.
• American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPMA provides its members with national representation through its affiliation with APMA. APMA provides a database of member podiatrists (Find a Podiatrist), continuing education accreditation, national legislative advocacy, and access to 20+ affiliated organizations focused on education, research, and specialty areas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York State Podiatric Medical Association: State-level professional association serving New York podiatrists with advocacy, CME, and member services. Highly comparable governance and operating model to MPMA but operating in a different and larger state regulatory environment.
• Texas Podiatric Medical Association: Texas's state-level professional association for podiatric physicians. Comparable governance, CME, and advocacy model, scaled to a large state footprint with different regulatory dynamics.
• American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA): National umbrella body for podiatric medicine and MPMA's parent-affiliate. Directly comparable as a professional association serving DPMs with advocacy, CME accreditation, and member services; MPMA is a state component of APMA's federation.
• Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association: Ohio's statewide podiatric medical association delivering CME, advocacy, and member programs to DPMs. Comparable in scope and Midwest healthcare context, providing a useful benchmark for membership economics.
• California Podiatric Medical Association: State-level podiatric medical association in California. Directly comparable in mission (advocacy, CME, member services) and structure; differs in operating a much larger state chapter in a higher-cost geography.
• Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association: State podiatric association serving Pennsylvania DPMs with advocacy, education, and member benefits. Operates a comparable model but in a different state legislative and demographic environment.
• Florida Podiatric Medical Association: Florida's statewide podiatric medical association offering CME, advocacy, and member benefits to DPMs. Comparable structure, membership model, and reliance on state-level lobbying; differs on geography and demographic mix.

Emerging players

• American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine: Specialty-focused podiatric organization emphasizing sports medicine. Adjacent and partially overlapping with MPMA's CME and advocacy remit but narrower in scope and not state-based.

Others

• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS): Orthopedic specialty society covering foot and ankle conditions treated by MD orthopaedic surgeons. Adjacent and competitive specialty serving overlapping clinical conditions but staffed by MDs rather than DPMs, making it thematically related rather than directly competing.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS): National specialty society for foot and ankle surgeons. Overlaps with MPMA's membership in CME, advocacy, and member benefits but serves a narrower surgical specialty rather than the broader podiatric medicine profession.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mpmatweets
• Facebookfacebook.com/MPMAOrg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-podiatric-medical-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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