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ACFAS On The Road: Complications |
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Occurring at three different regional locations across the country, ACFAS on the Road: Complications is a comprehensive seminar focusing on key challenges and obstacles found in the field of foot and ankle surgery. These two-day courses immerse practitioners in real-life case studies with firsthand experiences and panel discussions from topic experts.
October 20 - 21
Midwest Region: Chicago, IL
Mid-Atlantic Region: Arlington, VA
October 26 - 28
Big West Region: Albuquerque, NM
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Hands-On 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, October 6-7 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Co-chairs Michael Dujela, DPM, FACFAS and Johanna Richey, DPM, FACFAS will lead 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.
Continuing on from the ACFAS Comprehensive Fixation for the Ankle and Foot: A Resident's Course, this course is jointly presented by ACFAS and AO North America and offers 14.75 CME credits. Learn more and register today.
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If you are involved in a study that would be beneficial
to the profession, the Annual Scientific Conference Program Committee invites you to submit your poster for consideration to present at the 2024 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa, Florida.
The poster submission deadline is August 31, 2023. Notification regarding acceptance will be emailed by September 29, 2023.
For more information, view the 2024 Poster Guidelines.
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Silver-doped glass fibers used as a potential treatment for wound healing, finds study |
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Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated that silver retains antimicrobial activity for longer when it is impregnated into 'bioactive glass'...MORE
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Study: Weight and BMI policies by NHS are inappropriate and worsen health inequalities |
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Weight and body mass index (BMI) policies introduced by NHS commissioning groups in England are inappropriate and worsening health inequalities, according to a new study published...MORE
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Cutbacks on Opioids Around Surgery May Do More Harm Than Good |
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Many doctors have stopped giving opioids for pain, even during surgery, because of the opioid addiction crisis in the United States....MORE
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To the 2023 Graduating Surgical Chief Resident |
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Now that your thoughts are aimed at a fellowship, community practice or an academic opportunity, I wanted to extend my tradition of writing to you...MORE
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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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8725 West Higgins Road, Suite 555
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (773) 693-9300
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