ACFAS Regions

Midwest Region

Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin

Midwest Region President

Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, FACFAS  
North Chicago, IL
Contact the Midwest Region

Recent Activity and Upcoming Events

Calling All Young Researchers: Local ACFAS Regions Have Funds to Support Your Research Efforts

Application Deadline: February 25

Are you a student, resident or post graduate fellow presenting an accepted poster or manuscript at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference? Could you use some extra money to apply toward your travel costs? The ACFAS Regions can help!

If you’ve submitted a poster or manuscript that is accepted for presentation at the conference and you are interested in receiving funding from your local Region, complete an application for support. Poster submitters are eligible for $250 and manuscript presenters are eligible for $500. 

Please submit the completed application form directly to your Region’s officer (names and email addresses are available on the form) by Tuesday, February 25. Each Region will determine the number of awards they can provide based on the number of submissions received and will contact you directly with next steps. For complete rules and details on distribution of funds, please see the application form.

Des Moines University Cadaver Lab

The ACFAS Des Moines University Student Club and Faculty Advisor Sean Grambart, DPM, FACFAS welcomed the ACFAS Midwest Region for a successful cadaver lab! Adam Fleischer, DPM, MPH, FACFAS and James Whelan, DPM, FACFAS served as representatives from the Midwest Region.

2024 ACFAS Region Scholars

Awarded to the president-elects of each ACFAS Student Club or another worthy student chosen by the club’s faculty advisor, this scholarship provided by the ACFAS Regions offsets the cost of attending the Annual Scientific Conference and recognizes these students for their service to the College.

Congratulations to Alana Parkey, Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery '26 and Brennan Donovan, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science '27, pictured with Midwest Region President Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, FACFAS.

Midwest Region Meeting Winner of an Apple Air Pods Pro

Congratulations to John Sakla, DPM, AACFAS who attended the Midwest Region meeting held in Tampa, Florida during ACFAS 2024 and was the winner of an Apple Air Pods Pro.  The winner was selected from Midwest Region member attendees.

 Adam Fleischer, DPM, FACFAS, Midwest Region President with John Sakla, DPM, AACFAS

ACFAS Midwest Region Membership Meeting

ACFAS Membership Meeting - Midwest Region:
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin

Date: Thursday, February 1
Time: 1-2 pm ET  
Location: Tampa Convention Center, Room 113

The Midwest Region will be holding a meeting of its members during the 2024 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa.  We hope that you can join us to meet your Region officers, hear about their support of local research and plans for the upcoming year, and more!  Members who attend will be entered into a drawing for an Apple Air Pods Pro.

We hope to see you in Tampa! 

ACFAS Midwest Region New Officers Elected

After a successful election filling one open officer position, we have a new slate of officers for the ACFAS Midwest Region:

President – Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, FACFAS – North Chicago, IL

Vice President – Brian J. Burgess, DPM, FACFAS – Joliet, IL

Secretary/Treasurer – James H. Whelan, DPM, FACFAS – Janesville, WI

Congratulations and welcome to Dr. Whelan! The new slate’s terms will commence in conjunction with the 2024 Annual Scientific Conference, February 1-4, Tampa.

Thanks to all six candidates on the ballot and to those members that took the time to vote. Please watch your email for information about the latest activity of the Midwest Region.

Calling All Young Researchers: Local ACFAS Regions Have Funds to Support Your Research Efforts

Application Deadline: January 2

Are you a student, resident or post graduate fellow presenting an accepted poster or manuscript at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in February? Could you use some extra money to apply toward your travel costs? The ACFAS Regions can help!

If you’ve submitted a poster or manuscript that is accepted for presentation at the conference and you are interested in receiving funding from your local Region, complete an application for support. Poster submitters are potentially eligible for $250, and manuscript presenters are potentially eligible for $500. Complete rules for acceptance and provision of funds can be found on the application form.

Please submit the completed application form directly to your Region’s officer (names and email addresses are available on the form) by Tuesday, January 2. Each Region will determine the number of awards they can provide based on the number of submissions received and will contact you directly with next steps.

Region Goals for First Half of 2024

•  Attend Region Presidents Council Meeting held during the Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa, FL
• Host ACFAS Midwest Region Meeting held during Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa, FL
• ACFAS Midwest Region support of posters and manuscripts presented at the Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa, FL
• ACFAS Midwest Region support of ACFAS Student Clubs (Scholl and DMU), including site visits
• ACFAS Midwest Region support of student/resident/fellow manuscripts in FASTRAC

Dues

A portion of ACFAS member dues is allocated for Region activities. Regions use these funds to further the goals of ACFAS at the state and local level: to promote the superior care of foot and ankle surgical patients through education, research and promotion of the highest professional standards. Regions also work on outreach to students and residents, helping to give them a successful start in their careers as foot and ankle surgeons.

Regions are affiliate organizations of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. They are granted a charter and license to use the ACFAS name and logo, are mandated by their own articles of incorporation and bylaws, and remain separate entities from the parent organization.

For more information about Region activities, please contact Michelle Kennedy, ACFAS Chief Engagement Officer.