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News from ACFAS

April 19, 2023

Last Call! The Women’s Virtual Symposium is Saturday

There’s still time to register and join us for the Women’s Virtual Symposium: Challenging Cases/Challenges in the Profession.

 

Held entirely online, faculty will present a day of interactive lectures on challenging cases and complications. You’ll also learn more about issues and challenges pertinent to women foot and ankle surgeons.

 

Can’t join us live on Saturday, April 22? All registrants also get access to the recordings of the sessions to access on-demand at your convenience. You’ll earn 6 CME no matter how you participate!

 

now!

Tomorrow: Last ACFAS Fellowship Zoom Room

If you’re considering a fellowship post-residency, you have one more chance to get your questions answered in tomorrow’s final Fellowship Zoom Room.

 

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. Don't wait to register, the last Zoom Room is coming up tomorrow, Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 pm CT and you won’t want to miss it.

 

The recordings of the first two Zoom Rooms are available online. Visit to learn more and register.

April SLRs: Check Them Out Now

Get the latest research in foot and ankle surgery with April SLRs!

 

ACFAS Scientific Literature Reviews give you access to a variety of published articles, including case studies, methodology and technical reports, literature reviews, clinical studies and more.

 

This month's topics include Lower Extremity Injury After Return to Sports From Concussion, Orthoplastic Treatment of Open Lower-Limb Fractures Improves Outcomes: A 12-Year Review, and Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Plate Footwear.

 

Visit for both new and archived SLRs.

Upcoming Webinar: Transitioning From Student to Resident

Calling all 4th year students! Graduation is approaching and the transition to residency is on your doorstep.

 

Part 2 of our Navigating Residency Webinar Series, Taking the Next Step: Navigating the Transition from Student to Resident will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 8:00 pm CT.

 

Join us to find out what you can be doing now to prepare for residency and get your questions answered. You’ll learn about the best resources to use, case prep, expectations in residency, and more.

 

today!

 

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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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