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Honoring Dr. Lowell Scott Weil Sr. |
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Lowell Scott Weil, Sr., DPM, FACFAS has had an immense impact on the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the profession, and medicine as a whole.
Dr. Weil Sr. served as the President of ACFAS from 1993-1994, was a leading architect for the Annual Scientific Conference, and started one of the first Fellowship programs in podiatric surgery. He is known for developing revolutionary procedures, such as the Scarf Bunionectomy, and providing innovative treatments to improve patient outcomes.
He has been a mentor to many, who, along with the Weil family, have come together to recognize his accomplishments as he courageously battles Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Weil Sr.'s contributions to the field of foot and ankle surgery will continue to be remembered and celebrated for generations to come. Read more
about Dr. Weil’s impact on the profession and learn how you can make a donation in his honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to support research and finding a cure.
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The Clock is Ticking: Inspiring 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, May 5-6 in La Jolla, California.
Attendees will get 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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Don't Miss Essential Coding and Billing Courses in Dallas |
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Sharpen your coding and billing skills with our upcoming
Coding & Billing Education Series this October in Dallas.
Coding Fundamentals starts the educational series off with a half-day of education teaching the foundation of coding and billing before the full Coding and Billing for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon course. Register for each course individually or together as a series with special bundle pricing.
Coding Fundamentals
October 12
3.5 CME
Coding and Billing for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon
October 13-14
12 CME
Courses are open to residents, practicing surgeons and their office staff. Don’t leave money on the table - learn from the experts on how to get reimbursed properly for the care you provide!
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Get Ahead of the Game: Secure Your Spot at an Arthroscopy Course |
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Are you looking to enhance your skills in arthroscopy? Do you want to learn the latest techniques with state-of-the-art equipment? Then don’t miss our popular Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle course!
This two-day course offers 9+ hours of hands-on lab time led by experienced arthroscopy surgeons. You will have the opportunity to practice established and cutting-edge techniques in foot and ankle surgery that will help you improve your surgical outcomes.
Join us in Chicago to earn 14 CECH during one of four dates this year:
June 10-11
August 12-13
October 14-15
December 9-10
Limited seats are available. Check out our calendar of events for more information and to register.
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Speaking Up: Strategies on Handling Disruptive Behavior |
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Speaking up is still too hard to do in surgery, according to a panel of surgeons who presented at the 2022 Clinical...MORE
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Trying to disrupt the status quo for EHRs |
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Electronic health records are at the very heart of the HIT industry. They have pros – and they have cons...MORE
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Bacteria found in yogurt may help bone fractures heal faster |
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Implants coated in bacteria could be used during bone fracture surgery to help speed healing and prevent post...MORE
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Health Policy Commission sticks with benchmark |
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Virtual Journal Club: Evaluating Intramedullary Nails for Fibular Fractures in the Young Athletic Population
Thursday, April 27
Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs
May 5 - 6, 2023
La Jolla, CA
Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle
June 10 - 11, 2023
August 12 - 13, 2023
October 14 - 15, 2023
December 9 - 10, 2023
Chicago, IL
Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs
October 6 - 7, 2023
Jacksonville, FL
ACFAS Coding & Billing Education Series
October 12 - 14, 2023
Dallas, TX
View the full calendar
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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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American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
8725 West Higgins Road, Suite 555
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (773) 693-9300
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