Founded in 1914, the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) to promote, protect and advance the science and practice of podiatric medicine in Michigan. The four main objectives of the organization are:

To improve the quality of foot care; To promote the importance of foot health among the general public and health care professionals throughout the state; To increase awareness of the art and science of podiatric medicine and surgery; and To provide continuing medical education to podiatrists.