Division 6: Midwest
Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Recent Activity and Upcoming Events
Division 6 Sponsoring DMU Foot & Ankle Surgery Symposium
Attention Members of ACFAS Division 6- Midwest:
You are invited to attend the third annual Des Moines University Foot & Ankle Surgery Symposium:
PURPOSE:
The program will include a wide range of lectures regarding foot and ankle surgery. Current state of the literature will be reviewed, new techniques will be demonstrated, and potential pitfalls discussed.
OBJECTIVES:
- Compare and contrast appropriate treatment alternatives for the management of hallux valgus deformities.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of advances in podiatric sports medicine.
- Evaluate and recommend treatment plans for complex hindfoot deformities.
DATE: May 6-7, 2011
LOCATION:
Des Moines University
Student Education Center Auditorium
3300 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
Please visit campus map and directions page for driving directions
CPME: Des Moines University continuing education is approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine. This program has been reviewed and approved for a maximum of 12.0 continuing education contact hours.
REGISTRATION:
Deadline to register is April 30, 2010. The fee is $100 ($25 for Des Moines University students). To register, please visit the symposium website or contact Des Moines University or call 515-271-1541.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please visit the symposium website, or contact Des Moines University or call 515-271-1541.
Division 6 Support of Young Members and Students
Division 6 feels a large responsibility to the next generation of foot and ankle surgeons. We offer annual financial and didactic support to the students enrolled at both Scholl and Des Moines University. We are currently providing sponsorships for ASC attendance for students from both schools who are submitting posters to the ASC. We also pledge support of students via surgical training programs with ACFAS members who visit the schools.
If you know of any student activities or resident education opportunities that may need the help from our Division, please contact one of the Division 6 officers (emails are listed at the top of this webpage).
Division Goals for First Half of 2011
The leaders of Division 6 are dedicated to providing its Members with quality education, and we’ll also continue to serve as an educational resource for students within our Division. We are working on a long-term plan, setting goals for the next two years to provide the following via the Division 6 website:
- Information of local interest
- Updates about events within our part of the country
- Provision of needed information on changes within health care, with links to appropriate sites.
The Division will also continue to sponsor quality local CME events, and will encourage and promote the advancement of the profession through the students in our Division.