ACFAS Regions

Tri-State Region

Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Map of the US states with Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania highlighted in blue to show the ACFAS Tri-State RegionTri-State Region President

Jennifer Van, DPM, FACFAS
Philadelphia, PA



Region Officers

Maryellen P. Brucato, DPM, FACFAS
Vice President
Clifton, NJ

Ellianne Nasser, DPM, FACFAS
Secretary/Treasurer
Danville, PA

Contact the Tri-State Region 


Region Liaisons

Adam Bernatsky, DPM, FACFAS
New Jersey

Mark Solomon, DPM, FACFAS
New Jersey

Residency Director Mentors

Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Mike Subik, DPM, FACFAS
St. Mary's General Hospital
Passaic, NJ

Contact the Mentors 




Tri-State Region Meeting Winner of an Apple Air Pods Pro
05/19/25

Congratulations to Aurora Oliva, DPM who attended the Tri-State Region meeting held in Phoenix, Arizona during ACFAS 2025 and was the winner of an Apple Air Pods Pro. The winner was selected from Tri-State Region member attendees.

Aurora Oliva, DPM with Eliianne Nasser, DPM, FACFAS, Tri-State Region Secretary/Treasurer

ACFAS Tri-State Region Meeting  
11/18/25
Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 12:30-1:30 pm PST
 Location
: Venetian Convention Center
 
The Tri-State Region is holding a meeting of its members during the 2026 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas.  We hope that you can join us to meet your Region officers, hear about their support of local education, research, plans for the upcoming year, and more!   Members who attend will be entered into a drawing for a pair of Apple Air Pods Pro.

We hope to see you in Las Vegas!


ACFAS Regions Support NFAR
ACFAS proudly introduces the  – 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  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 Tri-State Region Meeting held during Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ

  • ACFAS Tri-State Region support of posters and manuscripts presented at the Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix, AZ

  • ACFAS Tri-State Region support of ACFAS Student Club at TUSPM