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News from ACFAS

April 5, 2023

Hands-On Education for Residents

Join co-chairs Michael Dujela, DPM, FACFAS; Graham Hamilton, DPM, FACFAS and expert faculty in La Jolla, California May 5-6!

 

provides the latest information on internal and external fixation to foot and ankle surgery through hands-on labs, evidence-based lectures, practical exercises, and small group discussions.

 

Continuing on from the ACFAS Comprehensive Fixation for the Ankle and Foot: A Resident's Course, this program is jointly provided by ACFAS and AO North America.

 

Completion of Basic Principles of Foot and

Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for

DPMs is a required prerequisite in order to attend

the Advanced Foot and Ankle course.

 

today.

Fellowship Zoom Rooms Kick Off Next Week

Considering a fellowship post-residency and have some questions? Mark your calendar for the ACFAS Fellowship Zoom Rooms!

 

Specific programs will gather online for short presentations of their programs, to meet prospective future fellows and to answer any burning questions that you have. There are 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 for the full schedule and listing of participating programs in each Zoom Room and to register.

6 CME: Live or On-Demand

Have you registered for the Women’s Virtual Symposium: Challenging Cases/Challenges in the Profession yet?

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about challenging cases from some of the top female foot and ankle surgeons as they discuss topics including:

  • Syndesmosis Injuries
  • Denervation of the Midfoot
  • Peroneal Tendoscopy - Tips and Pearls
  • Limb Salvage/Amps in the Setting of Peripheral Arterial Disease

Faculty will also discuss relevant topics such as:

  • Minimizing Yourself: Imposter Syndrome
  • When it Happens to Fall on Your Lap - Sexual Harassment/Gender Discrimination
  • Complications of the Female Surgeon – An Evidence Based Perspective
  • Scoping Out Work/Life Balance

All registrants will receive on-demand access and you’ll earn 6 CME credits no matter how you attend! Don’t wait any longer – register now at .

 

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Upcoming Education


June 10 - 11, 2023

August 12 - 13, 2023
October 14 - 15, 2023
December 9 - 10, 2023
Chicago, IL

 


April 22, 2023

 

Thursday, April 27

 

May 5 - 6, 2023
La Jolla, CA

 

October 6 - 7, 2023

Jacksonville, FL

 

 

This Week @ ACFAS
Content Reviewers

Caroline R. Kiser, DPM, FACFAS

 

Elynor Giannin Perez, DPM, FACFAS

 

Britton S. Plemons, DPM, AACFAS

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