American College Of Foot And Ankle Pediatrics

What American College Of Foot And Ankle Pediatrics does

The American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP) is a nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 2014 and recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) as its sole clinical interest group dedicated to pediatric foot and ankle pathologies. The organization serves podiatric physicians and surgeons who treat pediatric patients, providing continuing medical education, clinical resources, and a peer community in a narrow subspecialty.

ACFAP's core offerings include an annual CME-accredited conference held at rotating US national parks, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal titled The Pediatric Foot, the MedXpress clinical data registry, a podcast series, the Healthcare Hero Award program, and public-facing patient education materials including the Little Steps Pediatric Orthotics product line. Industry partnerships with orthotics and medical-device firms (SureFit, Bako, Vionic) produce branded clinical guides and underwrite portions of programming. A student chapter at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine extends the membership pipeline to pre-licensed practitioners.

Revenue is generated through individual membership dues tiered from $75 to $250 per year, conference registration fees of $149 to $299, corporate sponsorships, and donations. The organization operates with a lean staff and depends heavily on volunteer leadership; no financial disclosures are publicly available, but the pricing structure and program scope imply a sub-$1M annual operating budget. No AI, machine-learning, or proprietary technology platform is associated with the organization based on available information.

Name

American College Of Foot And Ankle Pediatrics

Legal name

American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics

Website

https://www.acfap.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACFAP is a nonprofit professional membership organization, founded in 2014, that serves as APMA's only recognized clinical interest group for pediatric podiatrists, delivering CME conferences, a peer-reviewed journal, a clinical data registry, and patient education resources funded by dues, conference fees, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Education and Membership Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAIAG

Mobility, Positioning & Seating for School Access (Educational Use)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Assistive Technology (AT) Assessment, Devices & Training

SECONDARYHLAHAMAI

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Rehabilitation & Mobility Aids (DME)

SECONDARYEDACAFAL

Assistive Technology & AAC for Young Children

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention & Developmental Services (0–5)

Keywords

• Podiatric medical education
• Pediatric foot care
• Professional membership association
• Continuing medical education
• Podopediatrics fellowship

Headquarters

HQ city

West Hatfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues across multiple categories (Current Member $250, Student $75, Resident $125, Fellow $250, Life Member $400 one-time) generate recurring revenue from podiatric physicians.
2. Conference and Seminar Registration: Annual conference revenue from registration fees ($149 member / $299 non-member for 2016 conference), with CME credits offered.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Donations: Corporate partners (Platinum donors at +$1,000, Gold donors at +$500) and general donors provide sponsorship revenue. Sponsors include SureFit, Piedro Therapy Footwear, and Hedgehog Medical Websites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP) is a nonprofit professional membership organization that delivers continuing education, clinical resources, and credentialing pathways to podiatrists specializing in pediatric foot and ankle care. Its core offerings include an annual CME-accredited conference held at U.S. National Parks, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, a clinical data registry (MedXpress), and a public Find a Pediatric Specialist referral directory operated in partnership with the APMA.

Product overview

The American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP) is a professional medical membership organization, not a software product company. Its offerings consist of educational programs and member services: the Annual International Pediatric Foot and Ankle Seminar (CME-accredited conferences held at national parks), the ACFAP Quarterly Journal (academic publication), the MedXpress Registry (clinical data collection system for evidence-based medicine), the Find a Pediatric Specialist referral directory, and membership certification with Fellowship pathways. The organization also produces educational videos like Little Steps Pediatric Orthotics and publishes books on pediatric foot and ankle management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual International Pediatric Foot and Ankle Seminar Annual multi-day CME-accredited conference combining lectures, hands-on workshops, roundtable discussions, and interactive debate panels on pediatric foot and ankle care, held at U.S. National Parks. Targeted at licensed podiatrists seeking CME credits and clinical updates.
• ACFAP Quarterly Journal Peer-reviewed academic journal providing ACFAP members with new and advanced research, clinical techniques, and case studies in pediatric podiatry.
• MedXpress Registry Specialty clinical data registry enabling ACFAP members to report pediatric patient visit data, used to publish evidence-based clinical guidelines for conditions such as pediatric flat foot and warts.
• Find a Pediatric Specialist Directory Public-facing directory service that allows parents and patients to locate qualified pediatric foot and ankle specialists in their geographic area, serving as a referral tool for ACFAP members.
• ACFAP Membership Certification Program Annual and life membership tiers providing podiatric physicians with credentials, fellowship pathways (after 12 months of active membership), referral visibility in the APMA directory, and access to journal, conference, and committee opportunities.
• Little Steps Pediatric Orthotics Educational Series Educational video lectures by Dr. DeCaro on age-specific orthotic protocols for pediatric patients, covering common conditions such as flat feet, low tone, and intoeing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seven-fold membership growth between 2015 and 2016
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hedgehog Medical WebsitesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHedgehog Medical Websites builds WordPress websites for healthcare practices and serves as a corporate partner of ACFAP. ACFAP members receive a 10% discount on website build-out services. Contact: Andrew Espenschied, [email protected], (415) 779-5756.
• SureFitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSureFit and ACFAP co-developed a first-of-its-kind Comprehensive Lower Extremity Pediatric Product Guide, providing ACFAP members with specialized pediatric orthotic and footwear guidance resources.
• Piedro Therapy FootwearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPiedro is a leading authority in children's therapeutic footwear and rehabilitation shoes with over 50 years of experience. As a corporate partner, Piedro provides online catalogs, price lists, and order forms accessible to ACFAP members.
• MedXpress Specialty Registry ClearinghousecoreTechnology or IntegrationMedXpress was appointed as ACFAP's specialized registry for collecting specialty-specific clinical data from podiatrists treating pediatric patients. This data enables ACFAP to analyze and publish evidence-based clinical guidelines for conditions like pediatric flat foot and warts in children.
• American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACFAP operates as an APMA Affiliate Clinical Interest Group — the only recognized group for pediatric foot and ankle pathologies. Benefits include professional referral information published in the APMA 'Find a Podiatrist' directory and collaboration on educational programming.
• Barry University School of Podiatric MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarry University School of Podiatric Medicine hosted the inaugural ACFAP 2015 Annual Conference in Miami, FL. The partnership combines academic resources with ACFAP's clinical expertise to deliver CME-accredited pediatric podiatry education.
• Kansas City University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA KSUCPM student joined the ACFAP Board of Directors, establishing a student chapter relationship that drives early membership recruitment and cultivates the next generation of pediatric podiatry specialists.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS): ACFAS is a peer specialty college for foot and ankle surgeons that delivers CME conferences, journals, and fellowship pathways. It is the closest direct comparable to ACFAP in structure (specialty college, CME-accredited meetings, peer-reviewed publication, member certification) but addresses surgical rather than pediatric practice.
• American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM): AAPSM is a fellow APMA-affiliated clinical interest group delivering CME, member certification, and subspecialty education — directly comparable to ACFAP's structure, just oriented to sports medicine rather than pediatrics.
• American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine (ACFAOM): ACFAOM is a peer specialty college focused on foot and ankle orthopedics and medicine. It mirrors ACFAP's model of subspecialty certification, CME conferences, and journal publication within the podiatric profession.
• American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM): AACPM is the academic counterpart organization representing U.S. colleges of podiatric medicine. It is comparable to ACFAP in being podiatric-mission driven and education-focused, but at the academic institution level rather than practicing-physician level.
• American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM): ABPM is the certifying board for podiatric medicine, analogous in mission to ACFAP's Fellowship pathway. Both credential podiatrists in subspecialty competencies and are positioned adjacent to the APMA umbrella.
• American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS): ABFAS certifies foot and ankle surgeons and is a peer credentialing body to ACFAP's Fellowship pathway within the same podiatric ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA): APMA is the national professional society for podiatrists and ACFAP's recognized parent affiliate. APMA provides 'Find a Podiatrist' referral visibility, legislative advocacy, and umbrella CME programming — the broader incumbent in the same professional ecosystem ACFAP serves.
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA): POSNA is the leading pediatric orthopedic professional society. It overlaps with ACFAP at the pediatric lower-extremity/musculoskeletal care boundary (e.g., pediatric flatfoot, gait), but addresses orthopedic surgeons rather than podiatrists.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): AAP is the broad pediatric medicine professional society with sections, CME, and pediatric subspecialty interest groups. It is comparable as the wider incumbent in pediatric professional education and the parent-society model ACFAP operates within at the podiatric layer.

Regional players

• Royal College of Podiatry (UK): The Royal College of Podiatry is the UK professional body for podiatrists, offering membership, journals, and CPD events. It is the international/regional analog to APMA and a comparable professional society model to ACFAP for international benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/acfapediatrics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-college-of-foot-and-ankle-pediatrics

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