Understanding PFA’s Value as a Practicing
Professional: Publications Committee
“Off the Shelf,’ a column featuring reviews on professional book
publications on medical, social and management topics; and
last, but not least, ‘Focus on Research’ which reprints in-depth
research abstracts of topical importance offering practitioners
insight into new treatment options, research or a perspective on
other medical issues that can indirectly effect their patient care.
Each issue of CP tries to focus on a theme or topic the
readership may find of interest. The editor of CP, Margaret
Hren, works closely with the board appointed committee heads
led by Chair Rob Sobel, C.Ped., and Co-chair Jay Zaffater,
C.Ped, who head the Publications Committee.
continuing education. Research is being conducted to possibly
develop foreign translations of our most popular PFA manuals,
Introduction to Pedorthics and the Professional Shoe Fitting
Manual to be offered overseas to those countries where the
profession of pedorthics is growing.
However, the committee cannot and does not act alone. We
need membership support beyond those who work on this
committee. As a member of PFA, there are various ways you
can support the committee, including:
• Submitting topics you wish to read about in Current
Pedorthics or submit your own article about a topic you would
like to teach others about;
• Participate in surveys PFA sends to members. This is an
excellent source of information that can generate ideas for
Current Pedorthics content;
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