CHICAGO (March 25, 2021)-In ceremonies on March 4, Eric A. Barp, DPM, FACFAS, took office as secretary-treasurer of the 7,800-member American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). The official induction took place at the ACFAS annual member business meeting, which was held virtually.
"I am honored to be selected Secretary-Treasurer of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons," Dr. Barp said. "ACFAS is an organization dedicated to providing education and promoting the profession. I am privileged to be part of the College and committed to advancing our specialty."
Dr. Barp is a foot and ankle surgeon with the Iowa Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. He is board-certified in foot, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Barp holds a podiatric medical degree from Des Moines University Podiatric Medical School and completed his residency in foot and ankle surgery at Broadlawns Medical Center. Dr Barp lectures both nationally and internationally, and his research has been published in numerous textbooks and journals.