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Arthroscopy Courses are Filling Up Fast |
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Learn and practice established and cutting-edge techniques in foot and ankle surgery when you join us in Chicago for Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle.
Get over 9 hours of hands-on lab time, plus didactic lectures and surgical demonstrations from skilled arthroscopy surgeons. Earn 14 CECH when you attend one of five weekend dates:
April 1-2
June 10-11
August 12-13
October 14-15
December 9-10
Visit acfas.org/education for more information and to save your spot.
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Get Your Questions Answered With Fellowship Zoom Rooms |
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Considering a fellowship post-residency and have some questions? Mark your calendar for the College’s upcoming ACFAS Fellowship Zoom Rooms.
This program is a series of Zoom meetings where specific programs gather online for short presentations of their programs, to meet prospective future fellows and to answer any burning questions that you have. Three Zoom Rooms coming up on Thursday, April 13; Tuesday, April 18; and Thursday, April 20. All Zoom Rooms will occur at 7:30 pm CT.
Visit acfas.org/FellowshipZoomRooms for the full schedule and to register.
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Develop Your Leadership Skills |
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The ACFAS Chris Mahaffey Leadership Development Program provides the knowledge, resources, mentoring, and networking opportunities to succeed as leaders and ambassadors of ACFAS and the profession.
Level 1: Now available to all members at no cost.
Learn more about ACFAS and the leadership program.
Level 2: Limited to 10-15 participants. Applications are due by March 31.
Build relationships and develop your leadership skills through a year long, engaging learning experience.
Make a difference in the profession as a member of the first class of the ACFAS Chris Mahaffey Leadership Development Program. Get started at acfas.org/LeadershipDevelopment.
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Inspiring Education for Residents |
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Gain the tools you need for success with Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs, May 5-6 in La Jolla, California.
Attendees will get hands-on learning to understand basic principles needed for live surgery in the AO skill lab. Interactive case discussions and practical exercises will focus on the application of fixation techniques applicable to the foot and ankle, decision-making, management skills, and potential pitfalls.
Jointly presented by ACFAS and AO North America, this course offers 14.75 CME credits. Learn more and register today.
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2023 Residency Match Results |
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The Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies match results were announced on Friday, March 17.
The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) reports that 543 (98.1%) of the 549 residency applicants have found residency positions for the 2023-2024 training year. 217 programs participated in this year’s match, offering 570 positions.
Congratulations to the class of 2023! We look forward to helping you succeed.
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In the era of public health threats, CDC modernization is a race against the clock |
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Feds Move to Rein In Prior Authorization, a System That Harms, Frustrates Patients |
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CMS releases guidance for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program that it expects to revise by summer |
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Online appointment scheduling: A missed chance to boost patient satisfaction |
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What Do I Have? How to Tell Patients You're Not Sure |
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Virtual Journal Club: Charcot Midfoot and Ankle Reconstruction and Complication Management
March 23, 2023
Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle
April 1 - 2, 2023
June 10 - 11, 2023
August 12 - 13, 2023
October 14 - 15, 2023
December 9 - 10, 2023
Chicago, IL
Women's Virtual Symposium
April 22, 2023
Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs
May 5 - 6, 2023
La Jolla, CA
Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs
October 6 - 7, 2023
Jacksonville, FL
View the full calendar
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This Week @ ACFAS
Content Reviewers
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Caroline R. Kiser, DPM, FACFAS
Elynor Giannin Perez, DPM, FACFAS
Britton S. Plemons, DPM, AACFAS
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American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
8725 West Higgins Road, Suite 555
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (773) 693-9300
Fax: (773) 693-9304
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