APWCA membership provides healthcare professionals with access to educational resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional networking, advocacy initiatives, and clinical resources that support lifelong learning and professional growth.
Whether you are expanding your clinical expertise, pursuing certification, staying informed on policy developments, or building relationships within the wound care community, APWCA membership is designed to support you throughout every stage of your career.
APWCA membership is designed to support healthcare professionals throughout every stage of their careers by combining education, professional collaboration, advocacy, and ongoing clinical resources within one multidisciplinary community.
APWCA membership is open to healthcare professionals across the wound care continuum who are committed to advancing clinical knowledge, collaborating across disciplines, and improving patient outcomes. Our multidisciplinary community includes professionals from a wide range of specialties, including:
Whether you are providing direct patient care, conducting research, educating future clinicians, or advancing wound care through leadership, APWCA offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow within a multidisciplinary professional community.
APWCA advocates for healthcare professionals by supporting policy awareness, reimbursement discussions, regulatory engagement, and initiatives that help improve patient access to quality wound care.
Members benefit from representation through APWCA's collaborative work with healthcare leaders, professional organizations, and advocacy partners focused on advancing the specialty.
APWCA membership provides opportunities to connect with physicians, nurses, podiatrists, therapists, advanced practice providers, researchers, educators, and other healthcare professionals involved in wound prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and clinical management.
Through conferences, webinars, educational initiatives, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and interdisciplinary collaboration, members can expand professional relationships, exchange clinical insights, and stay engaged with ongoing advancements across the wound care specialty.
Members value APWCA for the clinical connections, advocacy, andmultidisciplinary perspective they cannot find anywhere else.s
Maintaining your APWCA membership provides continued access to educational resources, professional networking opportunities, industry updates, webinars, conferences, certification support, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the wound care community.
Membership benefits may include access to continuing education programs, quarterly webinars, conference discounts, clinical resources, wound care publications, weekly industry updates, and educational content focused on wound healing and patient care.
Yes. APWCA membership provides opportunities to connect with physicians, nurses, podiatrists, therapists, advanced practice providers, researchers, educators, and other healthcare professionals involved in wound care across multiple specialties and practice settings.
Yes. Members may receive discounted registration rates for APWCA conferences, seminars, webinars, and other educational programs.
Yes. APWCA supports ongoing professional development through educational resources, certification preparation opportunities, clinical updates, and access to multidisciplinary wound care education.
APWCA members include physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, physical therapists, dietitians, wound care specialists, educators, researchers, and other clinicians involved in wound prevention, treatment, and patient management.
Yes. APWCA is an independent multidisciplinary medical organization governed by its board and focused on serving the professional and educational needs of its membership community.
Yes. APWCA supports wound care advancement through professional collaboration, educational initiatives, and consultation related to healthcare policy, reimbursement, clinical practice, and patient outcomes.
Members may have access to educational materials, webinars, wound care publications, clinical updates, online resources, professional directories, conference information, and member-focused initiatives supporting ongoing learning and collaboration.
Members may renew and manage their membership information through the APWCA Member Portal or by contacting APWCA directly for additional assistance.
Join a multidisciplinary community committed to education, collaboration, advocacy, and advancing wound care. Discover how APWCA membership can support your professional growth and help you stay connected with the latest developments in wound care.
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Dr. Jeffrey Niezgoda is a nationally recognized leader in wound care, hyperbaric medicine, limb preservation, and regenerative medicine with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He is the Past President of the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.
Dr. Niezgoda has directed advanced wound care and hyperbaric programs, contributed to medical device development and clinical research, and served in leadership roles supporting innovation in wound management technologies and patient care. His expertise includes wound healing, vascular care, hyperbaric medicine, and regenerative clinical services.
Dr. Barbara Delmore is a board-certified wound care nurse, researcher, educator, and Senior Nurse Scientist at NYU Langone Health. With more than 35 years of nursing experience, she specializes in pressure injury prevention, chronic wound management, and evidence-based wound care practices.
Dr. Delmore has authored numerous publications, served on professional advisory boards, and received national recognition for her contributions to wound care research, education, and clinical innovation.
Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman is a nationally recognized expert in wound care documentation, coding, compliance, and podiatric medicine. Through Lehrman Consulting, LLC, he provides education and guidance related to healthcare coding, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Lehrman serves as a staff liaison at the AMA CPT® Editorial Panel meetings and has held leadership positions within APWCA and other professional organizations focused on wound care and podiatric surgery.
Dr. Mark Melin is a Senior Associate Consultant at the Mayo Clinic specializing in wound care, vascular medicine, and advanced wound healing technologies. His clinical expertise includes vascular assessment, chronic wound management, and emerging technologies in wound care.
Dr. Melin actively contributes to research, education, and advancements in wound healing practices focused on improving patient outcomes and interdisciplinary care.
Dr. Kathya Zinszer is a podiatric physician specializing in diabetic foot care, wound management, limb preservation, and public health advocacy. She currently serves at Geisinger Medical Center and has extensive experience in both clinical practice and wound care education.
Dr. Zinszer has contributed to wound care publications, professional organizations, and clinical guideline initiatives related to diabetic foot management and wound prevention strategies.
Dr. Thomas Serena is an internationally recognized wound care specialist, researcher, educator, and founder of The SerenaGroup®. He has established wound care centers throughout the United States and internationally and has led more than 100 clinical trials focused on wound healing and advanced therapies.
Dr. Serena has authored hundreds of scientific publications, delivered lectures worldwide, and held leadership positions within multiple wound care organizations, including APWCA, the Wound Healing Society, and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.
