This Week @ ACFAS

undefined

November 8, 2023

ACFAS 2024: Making Waves in Foot and Ankle Surgery

We can’t wait to see you February 1-4 for ACFAS 2024! Register now and join over 2,000 foot and ankle surgeons in Tampa, FL for:

50+ educational sessions
130+ expert faculty from around the world
Up to 34 CECH with hands-on workshops and clinical topics
Over 150 companies in the Exhibit Hall highlighting the latest technology and services
Networking opportunities including our Wrap Party at American Social

View the ACFAS 2024 schedule, make your hotel reservation, and register at acfas.org/Tampa. Register by November 30 to take advantage of the early registration discount!

Six Fellowship Programs Receive Recognized Status with ACFAS

The ACFAS Fellowship Committee recently determined the following six fellowships exceeded the minimal requirements to be upgraded to full Recognized Status after their first successful year:

San Antonio Sports Medicine Associates Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship

San Antonio, Texas

Program Director: Marque Allen, DPM, FACFAS

Puerto Rico Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgical Fellowship

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Program Director: Carlos Arroyo, DPM, FACFAS

Certified Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgical Fellowship

Delray Beach, Florida

Program Director: Ashley Bowles, DPM, FACFAS

Washington Orthopaedic Center Advanced Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship

Centralia, Washington

Program Director: Michael Dujela, DPM, FACFAS

Foot and Ankle Physicians of Ohio Reconstructive Surgical Fellowship

Grove City, Ohio

Program Director: Elizabeth Hewitt, DPM, FACFAS

Nebraska Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Hastings, Nebraska

Program Director: David Waters, DPM, FACFAS

ACFAS highly recommends seeking a specialized fellowship for the continuation of foot and ankle surgical education after residency. If you are considering a fellowship, visit acfas.org/FellowshipListing to review a complete listing of programs and minimal requirements.

Residents: Kickstart your ACFAS 2024 Experience at Residents Day

Make plans now to attend Residents Day at ACFAS 2024 in Tampa! Enjoy a full day of education, fun and networking on Wednesday, January 31 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm ET.

Experienced foot and ankle surgeons will provide guidance on finishing your post graduate education with discussions on non-surgical topics including:

Develop Your Own Compass: Financial Planning
Getting Involved/Becoming a Leader in the Field: Follow the River and You’ll Find the Sea
First Year Post-Residency – Now What? Fair Winds and Following Seas
The Legal Aspect of Residency Programs: Surfing the Waves

Plus – learn the foundation of coding and billing when you stick around for Coding Fundamentals, held immediately after Residents Day.

Residents Day is free of charge for ACFAS Resident Members. Reserve your spot at acfas.org/ResidentsDay.

Read the Latest Research in Foot and Ankle Surgery in the November 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 Effects of Posterior Malleolar Fixation on Syndesmotic Stability, Wide-Awake Local Anesthetic No Tourniquet Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, and Evaluation of Internal Fixation of Base of Fifth Metatarsal Fracture of the Foot by Screw.

Visit acfas.org/SLR for both new and archived SLRs.