APWCA is a multidisciplinary professional association dedicated to advancing wound care through clinician education, advocacy, professional collaboration, and evidence-informed patient care.
United across specialties and settings
APWCA is a multidisciplinary professional association dedicated to advancing wound care through clinician education, advocacy, professional collaboration, and evidence-informed patient care.
For more than two decades, APWCA has brought together physicians, nurses, podiatrists, therapists, advanced practice providers, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals committed to improving wound healing outcomes and patient access to quality care.
APWCA credentialed membership recognizes wound careprofessionals at distinct stages of clinical practice andleadership.
01
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
$195
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Physician
Member
For physicians involved in wound care and related specialties
Designed for physicians actively practicing or specializing in wound care, hyperbaric medicine, vascular medicine, surgery, podiatry, and related clinical specialties.
IDEAL FOR
MD, DO, DPM and other eligible prescribing physicians
02
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
$135
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Non-Physician Member
For clinicians, researchers, educators, and allied health professionals
Designed for healthcare professionals involved in wound prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, research, and patient care.
IDEAL FOR
NP, PA, RN, PT, RD/RDN, researchers, educators and other qualified healthcare professionals
03
EARLY CAREER MEMBERSHIP
$25
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Student / Resident Member
For healthcare professionals
in training
Designed for students, residents, fellows, and trainees seeking wound care education, professional connections, and opportunities to learn from experienced clinicians across disciplines.
IDEAL FOR
Students, residents, fellows and healthcare professionals in training
04
RETIRED PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
$65
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Retired
Member
Stay connected to the wound
care community
Designed for retired healthcare professionals who want to remain engaged with APWCA, maintain professional connections, and stay informed about wound care education and industry developments.
IDEAL FOR
Retired healthcare professionals
Join a multidisciplinary community of wound care professionals committed to education, collaboration, advocacy, and advancing patient care.
Access conferences, webinars, certification preparation, continuing education, and clinical learning opportunities that support professional growth.
Stay informed on reimbursement, regulatory developments, policy initiatives, and advocacy efforts that support clinicians and improve patient access to quality wound care.
Decisions made in Washington and state capitals affect how you practice and how patients receive care. APWCA helps members understand the issues-and act together.
Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical knowledge, prepare for certification, connect with colleagues across specialties, or stay informed on the latest developments in wound care, APWCA offers programs and resources designed to support every stage of your professional journey.
Explore the opportunities below to discover how APWCA helps healthcare professionals learn, collaborate, and grow.
Become part of a multidisciplinary professional community dedicated to advancing education, collaboration, advocacy, and patient care.
Connect with clinicians who share your specialty interests while collaborating across the broader wound care community.
Participate in expert-led educational sessions covering clinical best practices, emerging technologies, and patient care.
Strengthen your clinical knowledge with APWCA's comprehensive review course designed to support certification preparation.
Access ABWH certification information, exam preparation resources, and guidance for advancing your professional credentials.
Expand your expertise through conferences, workshops, and continuing education designed for wound care professionals.
Members value APWCA for the clinical connections, advocacy, andmultidisciplinary perspective they cannot find anywhere else.s
APWCA works closely with organizations that share our commitment to stronger education, professional standards, and better outcomes across wound care and hyperbaric medicine.
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.
