Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) Announces Move to Open Access with MDPI
We are pleased to share that the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) announced today that the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) will transition to an open-access publishing model through a new partnership with MDPI, effective January 1, 2026, beginning with Volume 116, Issue 1.
Founded in 1907, JAPMA is APMA’s official peer-reviewed scientific journal and one of the longest-standing publications dedicated to podiatric medicine and surgery. The move to open access will make JAPMA’s research freely available to people everywhere, including clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers worldwide, supporting broader dissemination of evidence-based podiatric knowledge and advancing foot and ankle health globally.
MDPI will support the journal’s open-access model, while APMA will retain editorial and scientific oversight. The partnership is designed to enhance the journal’s visibility, accessibility, and publication efficiency while preserving its long-standing editorial standards.
"Transitioning JAPMA to open access is a major step forward for the journal and for the podiatric profession,” said Warren S. Joseph, DPM, editor of JAPMA. “This partnership with MDPI allows us to expand the reach and impact of podiatric research by removing access barriers, such as the traditional ‘paywall’ associated with subscription-based journals, while maintaining the scientific rigor and editorial integrity that have defined JAPMA for more than a century."
"Learned societies like APMA are vital for advancing knowledge sharing and community engagement," said Dr. Carla Aloè, MDPI's Head of Societies and Acquisition. "Our priority is to support the long-term sustainability and growth of their journals while respecting the unique identity and goals of each society. We are proud to support APMA in their transition to open access, ensuring that high-quality podiatric research remains accessible, impactful, and aligned with the society’s mission for years to come."
For editorial inquiries, please contact the JAPMA Editorial Office at japma@mdpi.com.
About APMA
Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation's leading professional society for foot and ankle physicians and surgeons. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs), also known as podiatric physicians and surgeons or podiatrists, are qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and structures of the leg. DPMs’ medical education and training includes four years of undergraduate education, four years of graduate education at an accredited podiatric medical college and a three-year, hospital-based, podiatric medicine and surgery residency. The association has component societies in 53 locations in the US and its territories with a membership of 12,500 doctors of podiatric medicine. All practicing APMA members are licensed by the state in which they practice podiatric medicine. For more information, visit www.apma.org.