Robert Sage, DPM, was elected to serve the national association representing America’s podiatrists.
April 4, 2023 —Robert Sage, DPM, was elected as the newest member of the Board of Trustees of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) during its House of Delegates meeting this month in Washington, DC.
“I look forward to being a part of the work of the APMA Board of Trustees,” Dr. Sage said. “APMA is the leading organization representing podiatrists nationwide, and I am honored by the trust my peers have placed in me by electing me to serve.”
Dr. Sage’s career in podiatric medicine and surgery spans 25 years. He has been active with the Wisconsin Society of Podiatric Medicine throughout his career, serving twice as president and playing an instrumental role in passing key legislation, including an updated podiatric practice act, imaging bills, and a bill allowing podiatrists to supervise physician extenders. As a long-time delegate from the state of Wisconsin to APMA’s House of Delegates, Dr. Sage has served as president of Acey-Deucy, an alliance of small states within the House of Delegates. He also has served in leadership positions with the Midwest Podiatry Conference and Wisconsin’s Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board. He became active with APMA’s Membership Committee more than 15 years ago, serving as chair since 2019.
Dr. Sage is active within the Beloit Health System and has served on the Medical Executive Committee, as chair of the Surgery Department, and as president of the medical staff. He is a coach and volunteer for YMCA and active in the Beloit, WI, community. “We are honored to have Dr. Sage as a member of our Leadership Team and Medical Staff. We are fortunate he will be representing the interests of his profession and our Community.” Tim McKevett, President/CEO of Beloit Health System.
Dr. Sage received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (now Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine) in 1998 and completed his residency training at PHS Mt. Sinai East Hospital in Ohio.
About The American Podiatric Medical Association
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation’s leading professional organization for today’s podiatrists. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) are qualified by their education, training, and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and structures of the leg. APM has 53 state component locations across the United States and its territories, with a membership of more than 12,000 podiatrists. All practicing APMA members are licensed by the state in which they practice podiatric medicine. For more information, visit www.apma.org.
About Beloit Health System
Beloit Health System is an independent community health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We offer world-class facilities and services to improve the overall health of the communities we serve with cornerstones for quality, engagement, integrity, and patient satisfaction.
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