The American Society of Podiatric Medicine has a series of major objectives that include:
- An opportunity for Podiatrists to further their knowledge through the latest scientific developments in the Podiatric Medicine field.
- Promoting the highest standards of the Podiatric field.
- Sponsoring and promoting outstanding postgraduate courses at accredited hospitals or colleges of Podiatric Medicine who request this type of assistance.
- Providing to its members as exchange of Podiatric Medical ideas and techniques for dissemenation to the profession at large.
- Striving for technical and therapeutic advancements within the scop of podiatric licensure for the prevention and alleviation of pain and suffering.