ACFAS Regions

Tri-State Region

Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Tri-State Region President

Jennifer Van, DPM, FACFAS
Philadelphia, PA
Contact the Tri-State Region

Recent Activity and Upcoming Events

ACFAS Tri-State Region Membership Meeting  

Date: Friday, March 28
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm MT
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Room 222B

The Tri-State Region is holding a meeting of its members during the 2025 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in Phoenix. 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 Phoenix!

ACFAS Tri-State Region New Officer Elected

After a successful election filling one open officer position, we have an updated slate of officers for the College’s Tri-State Region:

President
Jennifer Van, DPM, FACFAS, Philadelphia, PA

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

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

Congratulations and welcome to Dr. Nasser! The new slate’s terms will commence at the 2025 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, taking place in Phoenix, AZ, March 27-30, with pre-conference programming starting on March 26. 

 Thanks to all candidates on the ballot and to those members that took the time to vote. Also, many thanks to Dr. Jarrett Cain for his leadership as he completes his term as Tri-State Region President. Please watch your email for information about the latest activity of the Tri-State Region or visit this webpage.

Tri-State Region Supports Third Annual PGY1 Orientation

The Tri-State Region provided financial support for the third-annual orientation for PGY1 residents in the Philly area on July 12, 2024.

The event, which was held at Temple University Hospital, introduced residents to logging in PRR and residency professionalism and expectations. Workshops and other topics discussed at the orientation include:

• Wound VAC workshop tips and techniques
• Doppler US workshop tips and techniques
• Closed reduction and splinting
• Infection workup and bedside debridement
• Mastering the Slip Knot
• Sagittal saw and K-wire driver practice
  
  

Residents also completed their applications to take advantage of complimentary ACFAS PGY1 membership.

The ACFAS Tri-State Region Complications Course is Back!

 Mark your calendar now to join us on Saturday, September 21 at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia for case presentations, along with group discussions to facilitate learning and reinforce advanced surgical concepts. The conference will also feature a Fellowship Program Meet and Greet for residents over lunch.

 We are looking for residents and fellows in the Tri-State Region to present cases featuring their own surgical complications. Cases must be submitted by August 7. There is a maximum of three cases per program, with travel expense support provided.

Tri-State Region Liaisons Appointed

Drs. Adam Bernatsky and Mark Solomon were recently appointed as Region Liaisons for the College’s Tri-State Region. In this role, they will assist in the development of regional education programs and help with creation of new programming and support for the ACFAS members residing in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Drs. Bernatsky and Solomon are 2024 Alumni of the ACFAS Chris Mahaffey Leadership Development Program.

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

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.