ACFAS Regions

ACFAS Great Lakes Region Poster and Manuscript Eligibility Criteria and Funding Support
07/10/25

 The Great Lakes Region is eager to support student, resident, and fellow accepted manuscript and poster submissions to the Annual Scientific Conference (ASC). To promote scholarly activity, professional growth, and camaraderie, the Great Lakes Region will provide financial support to student, resident, and fellow ACFAS members. 

ASC Manuscript/Poster Submission Guidelines
All requests must be received no later than 30 days prior to the start date of the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference.  Support will be based on a first come, first served basis or until budgeted amount has been exhausted.

To request support from the Great Lakes Region for your accepted ASC presentation:

1. Email your application form and request to the current Great Lakes Region Vice President- Dr. Nicole Brouyette (nbrouye1@hfhs.org)

2. The application form must be filled out completely and legibly including name, address, and contact information (phone and email address).  Incomplete applications will forfeit eligibility.

3. Include a copy of your official ASC acceptance notification. 

ASC Manuscript Presenters
The primary author of an accepted manuscript presentation at the ASC is eligible for $500 in support. 

ASC Poster Presenters
The primary author of an accepted poster presentation is eligible to receive $250. Poster support will be granted based on a first come, first served basis until the annual amount budgeted for poster and manuscript support has been exhausted. 

ASC Student Attendees
Any ACFAS student chapter member receiving support from the Great Lakes Region to attend the ASC is also required to be present at the Great Lakes Region membership meeting.

 Attendance Requirement
All recipients of Great Lakes Region support, whether for manuscript, poster, or student support, must physically attend and sign-in at the Great Lakes Region membership meeting held during the ASC. Attendance is mandatory for reimbursement. Please refer to the official ACFAS ASC program guide for the schedule and location of the Great Lakes Region membership meeting. 

Disbursement of Funds
Reimbursement checks will be mailed within one month following the conference to those that have met the criteria listed and verified attendance at the Great Lakes Region membership meeting.

 FASTRAC Support
ACFAS residents who have submitted and have been accepted for FASTRAC publication are eligible for support from the Great Lakes Region.  After acceptance, you will need to pay the publication fee first.  Forward a copy of your paid receipt and the first submission will be reimbursed (research paper, video, techniques, and protocols- $1500 and case reports- $525).   Due to budgetary constraints, the Great Lakes Region can only support one research submission or up to three case report submissions annually at this time.  Do not request support directly to the Great Lakes Region representative.   Your eligibility and consideration will be forwarded automatically prior to the deadline timeframe.  Follow publication guidelines as noted in the FASTRAC website link below.

Great Lakes Region Meeting Winner of an Apple Air Pods Pro
05/06/25

Congratulations to Cameron Meyer, DPM, AACFAS who attended the Great Lakes Region meeting held in Phoenix, Arizona during ACFAS 2025 and was the winner of an Apple Air Pods Pro. The winner was selected from Great Lakes Region member attendees. 

Cameron Meyer, DPM, AACFAS with Zeeshan Husain, DPM, FACFAS, Great Lakes Region President.

Resident Members: Get Published in FASTRAC
06/25/25

Have a standout poster or case study from ACFAS 2025 in Phoenix? Submit it to FASTRAC, the College’s open-access journal—and let your ACFAS Region cover the publication fee!

For the second year, each of the nine ACFAS Regions will fully reimburse one resident member’s FASTRAC publication fee. To apply, submit the online form by June 13. All applicants will be notified by June 30 and research must be submitted by July 15.

Awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait!

ACFAS Regions Support NFAR
06/25/25

ACFAS proudly introduces the National Foot and Ankle Registry (NFAR) – a groundbreaking clinical data registry created to provide foot and ankle surgeons with powerful insights into surgical outcomes, support evidence-based decision-making, and drive quality improvement across the specialty.

The success of NFAR relies on widespread participation, and the ACFAS Region Presidents Council is stepping up to help make that happen. In 2025, each ACFAS Region will support the launch of at least one new NFAR site - nine sites in total. Each selected site will receive first-year funding support covering the full $2,000 annual NFAR participation fee and $500 setup fee. Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis within each Region.

Complete the NFAR application today and help shape the future of foot and ankle surgery!

Region Goals for First Half of 2025

• Attend Region Presidents Council Meeting held during the Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ
• Host ACFAS Great Lakes Region Meeting held during Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ
• ACFAS Great Lakes Region support of posters and manuscripts presented at the Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ
• ACFAS Great Lakes Region presentation of a virtual seminar for students, residents and faculty
• ACFAS Great Lakes Region support for school cadaver lab and ACFAS Student Club participation