ACFAS Regions

Pacific Region

Alaska, California, Guam, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

Pacific Region President

Kerry J. Sweet, DPM, FACFAS
Seattle, WA

Contact the Pacific Region

Recent Activity and Upcoming Events

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 Jacob Abjelina, Western University College of Podiatric Medicine ‘24 and Brittany Wright, Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine '26, pictured with Pacific Region President Kerry J. Sweet, DPM, FACFAS.

Pacific Region Meeting Winner of an Apple Air Pods Pro

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

 Kerry Sweet, DPM, FACFAS, Pacific Region President with Sammar Abueldoleh, DPM.

ACFAS Pacific Region New Officers Elected 

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

President – Kerry Sweet, DPM, FACFAS – Seattle, WA

Vice President – Matthew Doyle, DPM, FACFAS – Mountain View, CA

 Secretary/Treasurer – Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS – Sacramento

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

Thanks to all candidates on the ballot and to those members that took the time to vote. 

ACFAS Pacific Region Membership Meeting  

ACFAS Membership Meeting – Pacific Region:
Alaska, California, Guam, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia

Date: Friday, February 2
Time: 1-2 pm ET  
Location: Tampa Convention Center, Room 112 

The Pacific 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!

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 Pacific Region Meeting held during Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa, FL 
• ACFAS Pacific Region support of posters and manuscripts presented at the Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa, FL 
• Support ACFAS Pacific Region Student Clubs

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 career as a foot and ankle surgeon.

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.