The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) announced that the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) will host its 2026 Education Symposium in conjunction with the Academy’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium (AAOP2026) in Tennessee.
The PFA 2026 Education Symposium will be held February 18-19, 2026, and the Academy’s Annual Meeting will run February 18-21, 2026.
“The Academy is proud to welcome the Pedorthic Footcare Association to Nashville,” said Gerald Stark, PhD, MSEM, CPOL, FAAOP(D), Academy president. “Together, we are broadening the scope of AAOP2026 to reflect the full continuum of orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics. This partnership enriches the educational experience for all attendees and strengthens our collective voice in advancing the future of mobility and patient care.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the Academy for this important event,” said Teresa Alpert, CO, CPed, PMAC, PFA president. “By aligning our symposium with AAOP2026, we are creating opportunities for pedorthists to learn alongside orthotists and prosthetists, share expertise, and elevate the role of pedorthics within the broader healthcare community.”
