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News from ACFAS

April 12, 2023

OnDemand: Hallux Valgus, Surgical Pearls, and OCD Cases

We know you’re busy – so we’re bringing the latest education to you with ACFAS 2023 OnDemand!

 

From Hallux Valgus correction to innovative surgical pearls and advanced techniques for managing forefoot trauma and pain, ACFAS 2023 OnDemand is the ultimate resource for staying ahead of the curve in foot and ankle surgery.

 

With access to 13 sessions recorded at the Annual Scientific Conference, you can learn at your own pace and convenience from anywhere. Plus, you will earn 23.5 CME credits with cutting-edge insights and techniques to enhance your surgical skills and improve patient outcomes.

 

ACFAS 2023 is only available for a limited time. Learn more and register at .

Update on Oregon Medical Board Petition

The Oregon Medical Board (OMB) received an ORS 183.390 from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) requesting the removal of the provision requiring certification by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). The Oregon Medical Board .

Don't Miss Fellowship Zoom Rooms

Considering a fellowship post-residency? You’re in luck! Join us and get your questions answered during our three Fellowship Zoom Rooms.

 

This series of Zoom Meetings brings together a list of specific fellowship programs for short presentations, to meet prospective future fellows and to answer any burning questions you may have. Mark your calendars: Zoom Rooms kick off tomorrow and will be held at 7:30 pm CT on Thursday, April 13, Tuesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 20.

 

Visit to see the full schedule, a listing of participating programs in each Zoom Room, and to register.

Evaluating Intramedullary Nails for Fibular Fractures in the Young Athletic Population

Explore some of the latest scientific journal research with the Virtual Journal Club – a valuable benefit of your ACFAS membership! Catch this month’s session on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 pm CT.

 

Evaluating Intramedullary Nails for Fibular Fractures in the Young Athletic Population

Host: Certified Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgical Fellowship

Fellowship Director: Ashley Bowles, DPM, FACFAS

Presenters: Ashley Bowles, DPM, FACFAS and Laura Adler, DPM, AACFAS

 

The Virtual Journal Club is brought to you by the ACFAS Research Committee and is presented by research experts from fellowship programs with ACFAS status.

 

Learn more and register at .

 

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Upcoming Education


April 22, 2023

 

Thursday, April 27

 

May 5 - 6, 2023
La Jolla, CA

 

June 10 - 11, 2023

August 12 - 13, 2023

October 14 - 15, 2023

December 9 - 10, 2023

Chicago, IL

 

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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