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News from ACFAS

December 6, 2023

New Board Members Elected

Congratulations to the newly elected 2024-25 ACFAS Board members:

  • Incumbent: Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS
  • Mitzi L. Williams, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAP

Drs. MacGill and Williams will serve three-year terms (2024-2027). Additionally, congratulations to Jeffrey R. Baker, DPM, FACFAS who has been appointed as Chair of the Region Presidents Council.

 

The 2024-2025 ACFAS Board of Directors are George T. Liu, DPM, FACFAS, President; Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS, President-Elect; Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS, Treasurer; Eric A. Barp, DPM, FACFAS, Immediate Past President; Jeffrey R. Baker, DPM, FACFAS; Shane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS; Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS; Jason A. Piraino, DPM, FACFAS; Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS; Matthew E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS; and Mitzi L. Williams, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAP.

 

Learn more at .

Explore World-Class Education at ACFAS 2024

Don’t miss the chance to join over 2,000 foot and ankle surgeons February 1-4 for . Save your spot now for a week of education, innovation, and connections in Tampa.

 

Make the most of your stay and earn up to 34 CECH with pre-conference programming beginning on January 31. Hear what’s new in coding and billing for 2024 with and , or register for one our popular hands-on cadaveric courses including Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy/TMT Fusion, and Hallux Rigidus – Salvage vs. Savage.

 

Plan your trip now and register at .

ACFAS Region Seeking Officer

The ACFAS Region is seeking a volunteer to serve their mission in advancing foot and ankle surgery education by serving as Secretary/Treasurer. You can find more information about the ACFAS Regions on .

 

Applicants should submit any questions, or a statement of interest and CV, to the by December 22. Statements and CVs will be shared with the Region membership as a part of an e-balloted election. The candidate with the most votes will become the Secretary/Treasurer. Elections will occur at the end of the year, with the officer terms commencing at the 2024 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in February.

 

Please respond by December 20.

Prepare for your Future at ACFAS 2024’s Fellowship Breakfast Fair

Considering taking on a fellowship after residency? Attend the annual invitation-only Fellowship Breakfast Fair 6:30 – 7:30 am on Saturday, February 3 in Tampa to scout options for the next step of your surgical career. All student, resident and post graduate fellow attendees are welcome to attend.

 

Start your day with coffee and breakfast and learn about many of the 60 ACFAS-status fellowship programs. Many thanks to PICA for their generous support of the ACFAS Fellowship Breakfast Fair.

 

Interested in starting a fellowship, or on faculty and want to attend? Send an email to and request an invitation. Mark your calendar and learn more about the conference at .

 

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In This Issue

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Education

Annual Scientific Conference

February 1 - 4, 2024

Tampa, FL

 

Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle

March 23 - 24, 2024

Chicago, IL

 

Basic Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs

April 13 - 14, 2024
Columbus, Ohio

 

Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle

August 17 - 18, 2024

Chicago, IL

 

Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle

September 7 - 8, 2024

Chicago, IL

 

Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle

November 16 - 17, 2024

Chicago, IL

 

 

This Week @ ACFAS
Content Reviewers

Caroline R. Kiser, DPM, FACFAS

 

Elynor Giannin Perez, DPM, FACFAS

 

Britton S. Plemons, DPM, AACFAS

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