This Week @ ACFAS

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March 1, 2023

Advance Your Skills: ACFAS and AO Education Partnership

Earn 14.75 CME credits when you attend Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs, jointly provided by ACFAS and AO North America.

Through evidence-based lectures, practical exercises, small group discussions, and hands-on learning in the AO skills lab, expert faculty will teach you to:

Discuss the concepts of stability, their influence on bone healing, and how to apply implants to achieve appropriate stability
Plan treatment for metatarsal fractures, hallux valgus, and first MTP arthritis based on assessment, imaging, classification, and decision making
Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to the importance of the soft tissue
Use appropriate fixation techniques to treat common pathologies of the foot and ankle including (peri) articular fractures

Don't miss one of two opportunities to attend: May 5-6 in La Jolla, California or October 5-6 in Jacksonville, Florida. We can’t wait to see you there!

ACFAS 2023 Is in the Books

We can’t believe it’s been three weeks since ACFAS 2023 in Los Angeles! We had a great week, with over 1,800 attendees and 157 exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall. We are so grateful to our volunteers, members and exhibitors who helped make ACFAS 2023 a success.

ACFAS 2023 kicked off with a keynote address from Victoria Arlen, who shared her story of perseverance and overcoming obstacles. The College installed our 71st ACFAS President, Eric A. Barp, DPM, FACFAS and Christopher J. Lamy, DPM, FACFAS was awarded this year’s Distinguished Service Award. The conference again featured world-class education, cutting-edge labs and workshops, and special events – capped off with the Wrap Party at the GRAMMY Museum.

Watch for full conference coverage and photo highlights in the next issue of ACFAS Update. We look forward to seeing everyone next year in Tampa for the 82nd Annual Scientific Conference February 1-4, 2024.

Step Into the Spotlight: Women's Virtual Symposium

Women face unique challenges in the profession. The inaugural Women's Virtual Symposium: Challenging Cases/Challenges in the Profession provides a platform for women foot and ankle surgeons to engage in an interactive conversation and share their expertise and experiences.

The symposium will feature lectures on challenging cases and discussions on topics including imposter syndrome, transitioning to private practice, work/life balance, career development, and getting involved in the College. Earn 7 CME credits as you learn from and engage with faculty including:

Brandi Johnson, DPM, FACFAS

Lisa Levick-Doane, DPM, FACFAS

Marie Keplinger, DPM, FACFAS

Amber Shane, DPM, FACFAS

Jennifer Van, DPM, FACFAS

Meagan Jennings, DPM, FACFAS

MaryEllen Brucato, DPM, FACFAS

Laura Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS

Shital Sharma, DPM, FACFAS

Thanh Dinh, DPM, FACFAS

Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS

See the full agenda and secure your spot at acfas.org/WomensVirtualSymposium.

Submit Your Research to FASTRAC

We're looking for the latest advances in cutting-edge surgical techniques for correction of foot and ankle disorders for Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases (FASTRAC), the College’s open access journal.

FASTRAC’s streamlined submission process allows foot and ankle surgeons around the world to stay up to date on the best clinical practices. You can also help shape the profession by becoming a FASTRAC peer reviewer.

Visit acfas.org/FASTRAC for more information and to submit your research.