ACFAS Update Volume 31, Issue 1

ACFAS 2024 Shatters Records!

The Annual Scientific Conference continues to break records! Foot and ankle surgeons who joined us in Tampa received a reunion with peers that surpassed expectations and raised the bar for our member experience.

ACFAS 2024 was the most attended conference with more than 2,200 registered attendees. Additionally, 1,350 exhibitors participated for a total attendance of over 3,550!

The largest-ever gathering of foot and ankle surgeons enjoyed over 160 education sessions featuring more than 130 national and international faculty and spent breaks in the Exhibit Hall with nearly 200 exhibitors focused on the specialty. ACFAS 2024 officially kicked off with Thursday’s Opening Session, featuring former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Abbott, who shared his incredible story of defying the

A NEW JOURNEY: OUR QUALITY MOVEMENT

The 82nd ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa, Florida marks our largest conference to date with a record 2,229 attendees including distinguished speakers and international participants. All sessions were well-attended and participants actively engaged sharing information. That has been the center of the College culture—sharing and fostering fellowship among surgeons.

I am honored to represent the College and am looking forward to a productive year. I am here because of the vision of past presidents and boards that set the foundation for the College to move forward.

In my inaugural speech, I spoke of the quality movement in US healthcare—a change toward models of care that are driven by quality improvement initiatives. This has led to the creation of national quality registries

aimed at reducing costly complications from surgery that lead to readmission, reoperation and mortality.

Quality and safety in musculoskeletal care has become a topic of importance to payers, healthcare systems, patients, and regulators due to the increased volume, cost and the growing demand for public reporting. Accordingly, considerable attention has been placed on formulating payment models which incentivizes the delivery of quality, cost-efficient care.

Over 12 surgical specialties have been included in national quality registries and each surgical association have answered to the movement with their own registries. Currently, there is no defined strategy regarding quality initiative for podiatric surgery within the national research agenda.

Questions for Dr. Liu? Write him at president@acfas.org.

The College is answering this call with the development of the ACFAS National Foot and Ankle Registry (NFAR). The NFAR is our endeavor to support quality, research, benchmarking, and evidence-based decision-making. This registry signifies our commitment to patient safety/quality assurance outcomes and is a pivotal initiative not only for the College, but for our profession. As we embark on this transformative journey, we will need your active participation in shaping the future of our profession and for our patients. We will keep you updated on these exciting developments.

George T. Liu, DPM, FACFAS ACFAS President

Meet Your 2024–2025 Board of Directors

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 ACFAS Board of Directors, who began their term on Friday, February 1 during the ACFAS Honors and Award Ceremony in Tampa.

During his Presidential installation speech, Dr. Liu’s inspirational words honored the College’s history while looking forward and setting a vision to continue advancing patient safety and quality through the ACFAS National Foot & Ankle Registry (NFAR) initiative. “Because our patient outcomes are our reputation.”

George T. Liu, DPM, FACFAS President Coppel, TX

Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS President-Elect Denver, CO

Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS Secretary-Treasurer Philadelphia, PA

Eric A. Barp, DPM, FACFAS

Immediate Past President West Des Moines, IA

Jeffrey Baker, DPM, FACFAS Chicago, IL

Shane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS Wall Township, NJ

Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS Coral Springs, FL

Jason A. Piraino, DPM, FACFAS Jacksonville, FL

Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS Orlando, FL

Matthew E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS Seattle, WA

Mitzi L. Williams, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAP Oakland, CA

UPCOMING EDUCATION

Virtual Symposium: Controversies in Foot & Ankle Trauma: From Toe to Tibia

May 18

5.5 CECH

This virtual opportunity features an agenda exploring fractures, dislocation, and surgical complications. Sessions will analyze real-life cases including their strategic choices and how it affected the patient’s outcome.

Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle

August 17-18

September 7-8

November 16-17

Chicago, IL

12.5 CECH

Get hands-on practice with a high faculty to student ratio and over nine hours of cadaveric lab training on foreign object retrieval, diagnostic imaging, and soft tissue techniques.

Advanced Techniques of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery for DPMs

December 6-7

Atlanta, Georgia

6.5 CECH

A deeper dive into the latest methods and innovations in operative fracture management. Train with hands-on lab exercises in a variety of fracture types. Jointly provided by ACFAS and AO North America.

Learn more and register now at acfas.org/Education

ACFAS 2024: OnDemand

If you were unable to attend ACFAS 2024 in Tampa, don't worry, you can still gain valuable education from the conference with ACFAS 2024 OnDemand!

ACFAS 2024 OnDemand offers 10 recorded sessions from the conference, which will allow you to earn 18 CECH from the convenience of your home or office.

International Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS (USA); Murray J. Penner, MD (Canada); Beat Hintermann, MD (Switzerland); James DeOrio, MD (USA); Andy Goldberg, MD (UK)

Panelists from across the globe will discuss total ankle arthroplasty.

All-Around Ankle Instability

Jason G. DeVries, DPM, FACFAS; Matthew E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS; Ryan B. Rigby, DPM, FACFAS; Brian J. Burgess, DPM, FACFAS; Jim McWilliam, MD; Cesar Netto, MD; Robert Anderson, MD

A comprehensive review of ankle instability strategies followed by a panel discussion.

Latest In Charcot Reconstruction

Katherine M. Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS; John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS; William P. Grant, DPM, FACFAS; Jacob M. Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Patrick R. Burns, DPM, FACFAS; Marie Gdalevitch, MD; Dane K. Wukich, MD

In-depth case presentations showcasing multiple perspectives on a common ailment.

Complex Case Management

Katherine M. Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS; Aksone Nouvong, DPM, FACFAS; Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS; Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS; Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS; Caitlin S. Zarick, DPM, FACFAS; Rachel H. Albright, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Panelists discuss surgical management and provide tips and pearls to navigate these challenging situations.

Midfoot Madness

Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS; Shane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS; Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS; Lisbeth M. Keplinger, DPM, FACFAS; Michael A. Gentile, DPM, FACFAS; Glenn M. Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS

Strategic choices and innovations for treating midfoot arthritis, trauma, and denervation technique.

Flatfoot Reconstruction – Dynamic and Ever-Changing

Donald E. Buddecke, DPM, FACFAS; Mark S. Myerson, MD; Donald E. Buddecke, DPM, FACFAS; Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS; Bradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFAS; Emily M. Cook, DPM, MPH, FACFAS; Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS

Hybrid session with didactic talks followed by a didactic debate specifically focused on the lateral column.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Michael W. Downey, DPM, FACFAS; Marie M. Gdalevitch, MD; Eric Baskin, DPM, FACFAS; Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Joseph Parks, DPM, FACFAS; Brian Loder, DPM, FACFAS; James McWilliam, MD; Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, FACFAS

Elite surgeons covering high-level MIS techniques and methods.

International Flatfoot

Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS; Manfred Thomas, MD (Germany); Markus Knupp, MD (Switzerland); Roxa Ruiz, MD (Peru); Cesar De Netto, MD (Brazil); Andy Goldberg, MD (UK); Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, FACFAS (USA)

Surgeons from around the world compare how a common condition is approached in their region.

Physician Wellness – Work Life

Harmony – What is YOUR Good Life?

Luke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS; Lisa Levick-Doane, DPM, FACFAS; Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS; Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS; Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS

Hear from experts on how they’ve found a balance between their career and living life to the fullest outside the operating room.

In-Depth Look at Infection

Katherine M. Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS, Moderator; Bonnie Prokesch, ID MD; Javier LaFontaine, DPM; Parham Pezeshk, MD; Patrick Burns, DPM, FACFAS; Dane K. Wukich, MD

A deep dive into forms of infection with analysis of real-life cases.

ACFAS 2024 OnDemand is available for purchase until December 31. Get started today at acfas.org/OnDemand.

Coding Fundamentals: OnDemand

New to coding? Looking to refresh your skills? Just graduated residency? We’ve got you covered with Coding Fundamentals OnDemand!

Recorded at ACFAS 2024, Bella Pandit, DPM, FACFAS and Gretchen Lawrence, DPM, CPC, AACFAS review CPT and E&M codes, common modifiers and their use, and how to code minor in-office procedures.

Plus, you’ll earn 3.75 CECH and get a head start for the full coding and billing course.

Coding Fundamentals OnDemand is the perfect opportunity for residents, Fellows, new practitioners, and office staff to learn the basics of coding. Don’t miss out on this limited time offering—get started today at acfas.org/OnDemand

Congratulations to ACFAS 2024 Scholarship Recipients

ACFAS/PICA DEI Scholars

Neilda Erickson, DPM, PGY-2, Saint Vincent Hospital, Boston, MA

Isana Fils-Aime, DPM, PGY-2, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Niral A. Patel, DPM, PGY-2, Ascension St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Shalvi Prasad, DPM, PGY-2, DVA-New Mexico Healthcare System, Albuquerque, NM

Patrick Robinson, DPM, PGY-2, Scott & White Medical Center-Temple, Temple, TX

ACFAS and PICA have a commitment to the profession of foot and ankle surgery. As such, we are pleased to offer ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarships.

The ACFAS/PICA DEI Scholarship recognized its first five recipients and awarded them with $1,500 towards their travel costs and complimentary registration to the 2024 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference.

2024 Mirmiran Scholars

These scholarships are donated by the family of Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS annually, and award $1,000 and complimentary conference registrations to exemplary students at one of the ACFAS Student Clubs each year on a rotating basis. This year’s winners were selected by their faculty advisor at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine.

The ACFAS DEI Scholarship program is generously supported by PICA.

Stephen Weatherholtz, ‘24

Eain Roberts, ‘25

Anwar Nass, ‘25

Patricia Toledo, ‘26

2024 ACFAS Scholars

Awarded to each ACFAS Student Club President, this scholarship offsets the cost of attending the Annual Scientific Conference and recognizes these future leaders of the specialty for their service to the College.

Zachery Goguen, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine '25

Androw Sawiris, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine '25

Vanessa Som, Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine '25

John Albert, Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery '25

Talia Woody, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine '25

Mohammad Shigri, New York College of Podiatric Medicine '25

Jack Arp, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science '26

Neha Daga, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine '25

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.

Kat Shaw, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine '26

Kailee Bird, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine '26

Brittany Wright, Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine '26

Savannah Santiago, Western University College of Podiatric Medicine ‘24

Stephanie Bender, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine '26

The ACFAS Scholars program was made possible thanks to support by PICA.

Alana Parkey, Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery '26

DeAsia Garrett, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine '26

Laiyana Kabir, New York College of Podiatric '26

Brennan Donovan, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science '27

Louise Fricker, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine '26

Jacob Abjelina, Western University College of Podiatric Medicine ‘24

Abelardo Osuna, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine '26

2024 Manuscript Winners

This year’s manuscript competition received 102 submissions for the 2024 Annual ACFAS Manuscript Awards of Excellence competition. All submissions were blind reviewed by a panel of ACFAS Fellows to select 51 to be presented at ACFAS 2024 in Tampa. Winners were announced during the ACFAS Honors and Awards Ceremony and split $10,000 in award money.

First Place

A Comparison of Ankle Fractures Relative to Other Fragility Fractures: A Review and Analysis of the American Orthopaedic Association’s Own the Bone Database

Eric So, DPM, FACFAS

Christopher A. Juels, DPM, FACFAS

Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS

Debra Sietsema

Second Place

Tranexamic Acid and its Outcomes in Foot and Ankle Surgical Procedures: A MetaAnalysis

Chad A. Smith, DPM, AACFAS

Jeanie L. Davis, MSPH

Robert A. Brandáo, DPM, FACFAS

Gregory C. Berlet, MD

Third Place

Diabetic Osteomyelitis: Oral vs Intravenous Antibiotics at a Single Level 1 Academic Medical Trauma Center

Jennifer A. Kipp, DPM

Lindsay K. LeSavage, DPM

Joni K. Evans, MS

Travis A. Denmeade, MD

Cody D. Blazek, DPM

Honorable Mentions

Brachymetatarsia: Surgical Outcomes Based on the Lamm Classification

Bradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFAS

How Does Total Ankle Arthroplasty Affect Fall Risk? A Nationwide Database Study of 130,982 Older Adults with Ankle Osteoarthritis

Ishani Jetty, DPM

Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Rachel H. Albright, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Dyane E. Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, FACFAS

Jonathan L. Hook, DPM, FACFAS

Lowell Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS

A Comparison of Foot Fractures Relative to Other Fragility Fractures: A Review and Analysis of the American Orthopaedic Association’s Own the Bone Databases

Eric So, DPM, FACFAS

Christopher A. Juels, DPM, FACFAS

Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS

Debra Sietsema

A Comparison of Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes Between Isolated Total Talus Replacement and Combined Total Talus Replacement with Total Ankle Arthroplasty or Hindfoot Arthrodesis

Eric So, DPM, FACFAS

Vikram A. Bala, DPM, FACFAS

Jonathan J. Sharpe, DPM, FACFAS

Jason D. Nowak, DPM, FACFAS

Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS

Mica M. Murdoch, DPM, FACFAS

James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS

Peter D. Highlander, DPM, MS, FACFAS

2024 Manuscript Winners

2024 Poster Winners

The ACFAS 2024 poster display captured another impressive selection at this year’s meeting. Of the 588 submissions, attendees were able to peruse a total of 391 case study, scientific and Student Club posters in the Exhibit Hall. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

CASE STUDY FORMAT

First Place

Candida Osteomyelitis Management Through Intramedullary Spacer

Utilizing Heat-Stable Amphotericin B and Polymethylmethacrylate

Cement: A Novel Therapeutic Approach for Infected Nonunion

Monique G. Rodriguez, DPM

Philip Basile, DPM, FACFAS

Second Place

Direct Deltoid Repair Versus Syndesmotic Repair Outcomes in Ankle Fractures With Deltoid Instability

Richard R. Bruno, DPM, FACFAS

Jessica Lee, DPM

Marisa Mosier, DPM

Third Place

Transverse Bone Transport for the Treatment of Dysvascular Complex Wounds of the Foot: A Case

Anna Hronek, DPM FACFAS, CWSP

Adrienne Estes, DPM FACFAS, FAPWHc

Lisa Grant-McDonald, DPM AACFAS

SCIENTIFIC FORMAT

First Place

Comparative Outcomes Between Tibio-calcaneal Arthrodesis in Charcot Patients with and without Metallic Talar Replacement

Lisa Grant-McDonald, DPM

Zab'Di Sanchez Prada, AACFAS

William Peter Grant, DPM

Second Place

The Learning Curve of a Hybrid Total Ankle Arthroplasty Combining a Stemmed Intramedullary Tibial Component With Chamfer-Cut Talar Dome

Samantha A. Miner, DPM, AACFAS

Philip Basile, DPM, FACFAS

Keith Crenshaw, DPM, MS

Third Place

Analyzing Gait Irregularities in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Marian Kavanaugh, DPM Ademide Young, BD

Holly D. Shan, BS

Christian X. Lava, BS

Tiffanie Liu, DPM

Samuel Huffman, BS

Firras S. Garada, DPM

Karen K. Evans, MD

Christopher E. Attinger, MD

John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS

Jayson N. Atves, DPM, FACFAS

SYSTEMATIC FORMAT

First Place

Efficacy of Nerve Transfers in Improving Function in Patients with Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy

Steven Hogan

Gifferd Ko, DPM

Maddy Boyle, DPM

Ayanda Dube, DPM

Neil Upadyhay, DPM

Shivani Patel, DPM

Second Place

Calcaneal Tuberosity Avulsion Fractures: A Systematic Review of Fixation Techniques & Surgical Management

Karissa Badillo DPM

Emily Zink, DPM

Julianne Vesce, DPM

Jeffrey Manway, DPM

Third Place

Comparison of Akin Osteotomy Prevalence Performed Between the Lapidus Arthrodesis and Minimally Invasive Osteotomy and Fixation Techniques

Isana Fils-Aime, DPM

Shaun Novoshelski, DPM FACFAS

Andrew J. Meyr, DPM FACFAS

STUDENT CLUB

First Place

Evaluating Commercially Available Artificial-Intelligence Chatbot Accuracy in Identifying Hallux Abducto Valgus Deformity and Providing Surgical Recommendations: A Comparative Study

New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Second Place

Incidence of Floating Toe with Weil Osteotomy: A Systematic Review

Des Moines University

Third Place

Comparing MIS bunion surgery techniques of first, second & third generation, and overall outcomes

Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine

ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHOICE AWARD

Charcot Neuroarthropathy in Diabetic Populations in Texas University of Texas Medical Branch

ACFAS Members in Action

ACFAS Student Clubs are active at each of the eleven podiatric medical schools within the United States to connect students with the College’s resources for surgical education and awareness for the specialty.

The Student Club at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine recruited for the specialty and ACFAS with a suture workshop in collaboration with the University of Miami on February 20. The workshop trained 30 students with an extensive waitlist, while ACFAS student club members spoke on the various ways the College has enhanced their training and connected them to their future career.

Working with the PhiD chapter at the University of Miami was an incredible opportunity to showcase all the fantastic benefits that ACFAS presents to not only students but to future doctors as well. The event was organized in part with the help of Maria Hidalgo, PMS-1, who attended the University of Miami for her undergraduate studies, before enrolling at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. Through this collaborative effort, along with the help of Edgar Sy DPM and our ACFAS Student Club President-elect Kailee Bird, PMS-2, Vice President Samuel Xu, PMS-2, and Research Coordinator Sydni Sears, PMS-3, we were able to host an incredible showcase and suture workshop for 30 UM students. The students were overjoyed that they got the opportunity to learn and practice suture skills and learn more about the field of podiatric medicine. This not only showed a fraction of what ACFAS provides, but it also provided an avenue for open conversation about what podiatry is and is not. As future podiatric physicians, I believe that it is our duty to give back to and educate our communities about the field of podiatry. It was incredibly rewarding to see the passion in not only our student doctors, but the undergraduate students who may have just discovered a field of medicine that they may not have been aware of before.

— Student Doctor Androw Sawiris, PMS-3

ACFAS Student Club President, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

Voices

Why did you attend the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference?

“I find this conference, out of all the other conferences I go to, by far have the best education, the most up-to-date information, and the most cumulative knowledge with the least bias. People are very willing to share successes and their failures, and everyone coming together at once shows what is truly working and not working. It’s an all-encompassing look at the profession.”

Angela Freeman, DPM, FACFAS Tennessee

“I love the names that come to talk, the biggest names come to ACFAS. It’s an amazing place to learn the different ways to treat foot and ankle patients.”

Isaac K. Korb, DPM Ohio

“I like how it is an amazing networking opportunity. I want to do a Fellowship, and their Fellowship Fair is helpful. It’s good to see the different kinds of researchers and projects being prepared and worked on. It inspires me to explore different aspects of foot and ankle surgery.”

Remmy Owor, DPM Illinois

“It’s the epicenter of the profession in regard to research. I love how the posters and manuscripts start generating ideas and I encourage our residents to participate both doing posters and reviewing them. Also, getting up to speed on everything that is new out there, networking, all of this is truly important. This is the key place for the profession to gather.”

Kerry J. Sweet, DPM, FACFAS Washington

ACFAS Chris Mahaffey Leadership Development Program Cohort Comes Full Circle

After a year of personal study and collaborative learning, the inaugural cohort of the ACFAS Chris Mahaffey Leadership Development Program have graduated!

This group of surgeons undertook guided coursework, virtual discussion groups, and small-group capstone projects designed to gain experience in varying paths to leadership success in the profession. As a part of the program, each person was assigned an individual mentor to guide them throughout the process with firsthand insights on the specialty and shared passions such as academia, research and practice type. At the end of the learning cycle, the cohort gathered at ACFAS 2024 in Tampa for a full-day

workshop and to present capstone projects to their mentors and the ACFAS Board of Directors.

Cohort members later hosted a HUB Session in the Exhibit Hall to talk about their experiences throughout the year, the impact on their career and practice, and to encourage every qualified member to complete Level 1 and apply for Level 2 for a chance to experience their journeys.

All ACFAS Members can register at any time for Level 1 of the program. This level is virtual, complimentary, and can be completed at your own pace. Level 1 must be completed to be considered for admission to Level 2.

Level 2 includes monthly online modules, live webinars, mentor connection, and an inperson workshop and capstone presentation/ceremony at the Annual Scientific Conference. Level 2 is only open to ABFAS Board Certified Fellow Members of ACFAS and completion of Level 1 is a prerequisite. The program is highly selective.

ACFAS encourages every member to take full advantage of this award-winning program to better themselves as they lead their practice, program, or one day the College itself. Visit acfas.org/LeadershipDevelopment to start today!

The interactions with my mentee and I have been outstanding. I look forward to the calls each month, and together we’ve been able to help navigate the program on a personal level. It pushes him to not just perceive what he’s learning, but to act on it and make a difference with the skills he’s gained.

— John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS

Class of 2024 2024 Program Mentors

Adam Bernatsky, DPM, FACFAS

Newark, NJ

Scott Carrington, DPM, FACFAS

La Crosse, WI

Duane Ehredt, DPM, FACFAS

Cleveland, OH

Caroline Kiser, DPM, FACFAS

Jackson, TN

Bryn Laubacher, DPM, FACFAS

Maywood, IL

Austin Matthews, DPM, MPHE, FACFAS

Torrington, WY

Kyle Mauk, DPM, FACFAS

Lake Charles, LA

Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS

Orlando, FL

Megan Oltmann, DPM, FACFAS

Solon, OH

James Sang, DPM, FACFAS

Boston, MA

Eric Fan Shi, DPM, FACFAS

Castro Valley, CA

Mark Solomon, DPM, FACFAS

Cedar Knolls, NJ

Jonathan Thompson, DPM, MHA, FACFAS

Eau Claire, WI

James Whelan, DPM, FACFAS

Beloit, WI

Tonda Wooten, DPM, FACFAS

McLean, VA

Lauren Wurster, DPM, FACFAS

Chandler, AZ

Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS

Barry Scurran, DPM, FACFAS

Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Erin Robles-Sherman, DPM, FACFAS

Thanh Dinh, DPM, FACFAS

Jeffrey Baker, DPM, FACFAS

Keith Cook, DPM, FACFAS

John Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS

Michelle Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS

Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS

Michael Lee, DPM, FACFAS

Paul Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Eric Walter, DPM, FACFAS

John Giurini, DPM, FACFAS

Scott Nelson, DPM, FACFAS

Jack Schuberth, DPM, FACFAS

Stryker is the Exclusive Sponsor of the ACFAS Leadership Development Program.

Our deepest thanks to each one of the 2023-2024 ACFAS volunteers carrying out our mission to advance the specialty

Hummira H. Abawi, DPM, FACFAS

Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS

Patrick S. Agnew, DPM, FACFAS

Johnny Alayon, DPM, FACFAS

Rachel H. Albright, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Alexsandra Szajna, DPM

Jamey Ann Allen, DPM, FACFAS

John S. Anderson, DPM, FACFAS

Jason B. Anderson, DPM, FACFAS

Matthew D. Andrews, DPM, FACFAS

Arush Kumar Angirasa, DPM, FACFAS

Elizabeth A. Ansert, DPM, MBA, MA, AACFAS

Douglas S. Appel, DPM, FACFAS

Jayson N. Atves, DPM, FACFAS

Said A. Atway, DPM, FACFAS

John M. Baca, DPM, FACFAS

Karissa J. Badillo, DPM

Richard E. Baker, Jr., DPM, FACFAS

Jeffrey R. Baker, DPM, FACFAS

Joseph S. Baker, DPM, FACFAS

Alan S. Banks, DPM, FACFAS

Eric A. Barp, DPM, FACFAS

Kimberly S. Barron, DPM, FACFAS

Annette Bartel, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Demencio Isaac Bazan, DPM, FACFAS

Bradley D. Beasley, DPM, FACFAS

Daren J. L. Bergman, DPM, FACFAS

Adam Jeffrey Bernatsky, DPM, FACFAS

Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS

Christopher Bibbo, DPM, DO, FACFAS

Alexandra Black, DPM, AACFAS

Kimberly Lynn Bobbitt, DPM, FACFAS

Jeffrey S. Boberg, DPM, FACFAS

Crystal-Dawn Lee Bradshaw, DPM, AACFAS

Roberto Brandao, DPM, FACFAS

Nicole Marie Branning, DPM, FACFAS

Craig J. Breslauer, DPM, FACFAS

Nicole Marie Brouyette, DPM, FACFAS

Maryellen P. Brucato, DPM, FACFAS

Jennifer L. Buchanan, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Donald E. Buddecke, Jr., DPM, FACFAS

Adam M. Budny, DPM, FACFAS

Taylor J. Bunka, DPM, AACFAS

Brian J. Burgess, DPM, FACFAS

Patrick R. Burns, DPM, FACFAS

Bradly W. Bussewitz, DPM, FACFAS

Ted E. Butterfield, DPM, FACFAS

Danielle N. Butto, DPM, FACFAS

Jarrett D. Cain, DPM, MSc, FACFAS

Alicia Anne Canzanese, DPM, ATC, AACFAS

Scott C. Carrington, DPM, FACFAS

Francesca M. Castellucci-Garza, DPM, MS, AACFAS

Dominic J. Catanese, DPM, FACFAS

Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS

Nicole K. Cates, DPM, AACFAS

Gage M. Caudell, DPM, FACFAS

Thomas J. Chang, DPM, FACFAS

Haywan Chiu, DPM, FACFAS

Jay Lee Christensen, DPM, FACFAS

Luke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS

Lacey D. Clawson, DPM, FACFAS

John R. Clements, DPM, FACFAS

Meagan Rivera Coleman, DPM, AACFAS

Rachel C. Collier, DPM, FACFAS

James C. Connors, DPM, FACFAS

Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS

Christopher O. Cook, DPM, FACFAS

Michael J. Cornelison, DPM, FACFAS

Rhonda S. Cornell, DPM, FACFAS

James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS

Michael A. Coyer, DPM, FACFAS

Charles W. Craft, DPM, FACFAS

Corine L. Creech, DPM, FACFAS

Peter A. Crisologo, DPM, AACFAS

Benjamin D. Cullen, DPM, FACFAS

Donald R. Curtis, DPM, FACFAS

Matthew C. Dairman, DPM, FACFAS

Joshua Paul Daly, DPM, MBA, FACFAS

Deepali Darji, DPM, AACFAS

Dennis Zack Dawson, DPM, AACFAS

Paul D. Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS

William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS

Randall L. Dei, DPM, FACFAS

Brian Scott Derner, DPM, AACFAS

Michelle D. Detweiler, DPM, FACFAS

Jason George DeVries, DPM, FACFAS

Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS

Thanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS

Shontal Behan Dionisopoulos, DPM, FACFAS

Marc D. Dolce, DPM, FACFAS

Jacqueline Kathryn Donovan, DPM, FACFAS

Michael W. Downey, DPM, FACFAS

Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS

Matthew D. Doyle, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS

Karl W. Dunn, DPM, FACFAS

Dylan Hemsted, DPM

Samantha Elizabeth Bark, DPM

Andrew D. Elliott, DPM, FACFAS

Joshua S. Faley, DPM, FACFAS

Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS

Samantha Marie Figas, DPM, AACFAS

Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Javier La Fontaine, DPM, FACFAS

Melissa M. Galli, DPM, FACFAS

Alan G. Garrett, DPM, FACFAS

Michael A. Gentile, DPM, FACFAS

Matthew L. German, DPM, FACFAS

Danny B. Ghannoum, DPM

John M. Giurini, DPM, FACFAS

Efthymios Gkotsoulias, DPM, FACFAS

Devon N. Glazer, DPM, FACFAS

Richard N. Goad, DPM, FACFAS

Alan S. Goldenhar, DPM, FACFAS

Paul L. Goodman, DPM, FACFAS

Sean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFAS

Thomas A. Graziano, MD, DPM, FACFAS

Tyson E. Green, DPM, FACFAS

Katerina Grigoropoulos, DPM, AACFAS

David A. Groening, DPM, FACFAS

David Zahi Haddad, DPM, AACFAS

Robert A. Hadfield, DPM, FACFAS

Suhad A. Hadi, DPM, FACFAS

Edwin J. Harris, DPM, FACFAS

Todd Alan Hasenstein, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Daniel J. Hatch, DPM, FACFAS

Eric J. Heit, DPM, FACFAS

Nathan Thomas Hensley, DPM, AACFAS

Matthew J. Hentges, DPM, FACFAS

Peter D. Highlander, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Shane M. Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS

Joshua K. Hollinger, DPM, FACFAS

Janson L. Holm, DPM, FACFAS

Christopher R. Hood, Jr., DPM, FACFAS

Chad Howze, DPM, FACFAS

Zeeshan S. Husain, DPM, FACFAS

Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Kelli L. Iceman, DPM, FACFAS

Stanley Idiculla, DPM, FACFAS

Adam Lee Isaac, DPM, FACFAS

Eric D. Jaakola, DPM, FACFAS

Trenton Jared Leo, DPM

Erin A. Jerlin, DPM, FACFAS

Shine John, DPM, FACFAS

Brandi M. Johnson, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Clark A. Johnson, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Matthew James Johnson, DPM, FACFAS

Robert M. Joseph, DPM, PhD, FACFAS

Daniel C. Jupiter, PhD

Bruce Fadi-Anwar Kallou, DPM, FACFAS

Merrell K. Kauwe, DPM, AACFAS

Michael F. Kelly, DPM, FACFAS

Allen J. Kempf, DPM, MS, AACFAS

Lisbeth Marie Keplinger, DPM, FACFAS

Shawn B. Khademi, DPM, AACFAS

Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Christy M. King, DPM, FACFAS

Caroline R. Kiser, DPM, FACFAS

Jessica Marie Knight, DPM, FACFAS

Diane M. Koshimune, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Bobby M. Kuruvilla, DPM, FACFAS

Kwasi Y. Kwaadu, DPM, FACFAS

Guido A. LaPorta, DPM, FACFAS

Bryn J. Laubacher, DPM, FACFAS

Gretchen A. Lawrence, DPM, AACFAS

Michael S. Lee, DPM, FACFAS

Jaime M. Lee, DPM, AACFAS

Lisa T. Levick-Doane, DPM, FACFAS

Alexis N. Ley, DPM, FACFAS

Derek Jason Ley, DPM, FACFAS

Michael D. Liette, DPM, FACFAS

Chandler Ligas, DPM, AACFAS

George T. Liu, DPM, FACFAS

Brian G. Loder, DPM, FACFAS

Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM, FACFAS

Jeffrey D. Loveland, DPM, FACFAS

Nicholas J. Lowery, DPM, FACFAS

Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS

Caitlin Mahan Madden, DPM, FACFAS

Mark K. Magnus, DPM, FACFAS

Kieran T. Mahan, DPM, FACFAS

Karan Malani, DPM, AACFAS

Elena S. Manning, DPM, FACFAS

John T. Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS

John A. Martucci, DPM, AACFAS

Suhail B. Masadeh, DPM, FACFAS

Karla De La Mata Tarricone, DPM

Sara Mateen, DPM, AACFAS

Michael R. Matthews, DPM, FACFAS

Austin Matthews, DPM, FACFAS

Jody P. McAleer, DPM, FACFAS

Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS

Timothy P. McConn, DPM, FACFAS

Ryan L. McMillen, DPM, FACFAS

Mark J. Mendeszoon, DPM, FACFAS

Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS

Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS

Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS

Hilaree Brooke Milliron, DPM, FACFAS

Samantha A. Miner, DPM, AACFAS

Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS

Lt Colin M. Mizuo, DPM, FACFAS

Hamidat Momoh, DPM

Spencer J. Monaco, DPM, FACFAS

Joshua L. Moore, DPM, FACFAS

Ashley V. Mosseri, DPM, MS, AACFAS

Travis A. Motley, DPM, FACFAS

Jennifer L. Mulhern, DPM, FACFAS

Teddy Musselman, DPM, FACFAS

Ellianne M. Nasser, DPM, FACFAS

Scott C. Nelson, DPM, FACFAS

Elizabeth Finley Neubauer, DPM, AACFAS

Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS

Aksone Nouvong, DPM, FACFAS

Jason D. Nowak, DPM, FACFAS

Noah G. Oliver, DPM, FACFAS

Remmy S. Owor, DPM

Bela A. Pandit, DPM, FACFAS

Hannah K. Park, DPM, FACFAS

Virginia Elizabeth Parks, DPM, FACFAS

Bryce A. Paschold, DPM, FACFAS

Sandeep B. Patel, DPM, FACFAS

Heraj Patel, DPM, FACFAS

Andrew Bradford Peacock, DPM, FACFAS

Kyle S. Peterson, DPM, FACFAS

Jason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Kelly M. Pirozzi, DPM, FACFAS

Britton S. Plemmons, DPM, FACFAS

Jane Pontious, DPM, FACFAS

Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS

Emily A. Quinn, DPM, FACFAS

Katherine M. Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS

Madison Ravine, DPM, AACFAS

Ronald G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS

Kevin L. Riemer, DPM, FACFAS

Ryan B. Rigby, DPM, FACFAS

Patrick M. Robinson, DPM

Erin R. Robles-Sherman, DPM, FACFAS

Tyler Rodericks, DPM, AACFAS

Diana Rogers, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Eric M. Romain, DPM, AACFAS

Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS

Damian P. Roussel, DPM, FACFAS

Calvin J. Rushing, DPM, FACFAS

Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS

James C. Sang, DPM, FACFAS

Laura Elizabeth Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS

Lauren Lindsay Schnack, DPM, MS, AACFAS

Harry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS

Anthony J. Schwab, DPM

Monica H. Schweinberger, DPM, FACFAS

Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS

Robert Scott Soulier, DPM

Joshua A. Sebag, DPM, FACFAS

Jennifer Seifert, DPM, FACFAS (chair)

Michael L. Sganga, DPM, FACFAS

Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS

Shane Sato, DPM

Jarrod M. Shapiro, DPM, FACFAS

Jonathan J. Sharpe, DPM, FACFAS

Eric Fan Shi, DPM, FACFAS

Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Laura Shin, DPM, PhD, AACFAS

Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, FACFAS

Alden Lane Simmons, DPM, AACFAS

Jeeten Singha, DPM, FACFAS

Jennifer A. Skolnik, DPM, AACFAS

Michael John Skonieczny, DPM, FACFAS

Robert M. Smith, DPM, FACFAS

Mark E. Solomon, DPM, FACFAS

Stephen S. Soondar, DPM, FACFAS

Henry D. Spingola, III, DPM, FACFAS

Christina M. Staskiewicz, DPM, FACFAS

John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS

Gregory P. Still, DPM, FACFAS

Kristin L. Strannigan, DPM, FACFAS

Michael Subik, DPM, FACFAS

Wenjay Sung, DPM, FACFAS

Kerry Sweet, DPM, FACFAS

Robert P. Taylor, DPM, FACFAS

Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS

James L. Thomas, DPM, FACFAS

Mitchell J. Thompson, DPM, FACFAS

Jakob C. Thorud, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Steven A. Tocci, DPM, AACFAS

Cody J. Togher, DPM, AACFAS

Khanh Phuong S. Tong, DPM

Marija Ugrinich, DPM, FACFAS

Ali Rahnama Vaghef, DPM, AACFAS

Jennifer C. Van, DPM, FACFAS

Kyle L. Vaughn, DPM, FACFAS

Harold W. Vogler, DPM, FACFAS

Ashim Wadehra, DPM, AACFAS

George F. Wallace, DPM, FACFAS

David S. Wander, DPM, FACFAS

Brett J. Waverly, DPM, FACFAS

Glenn M. Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS

Tenaya Alice West, DPM, AACFAS

Mitzi L. Williams, DPM, FACFAS

Matthew E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS

Samantha Williams, DPM, AACFAS

Garrett M. Wobst, DPM, FACFAS

Tonda R. Wooten, DPM, FACFAS

Lauren A. Wurster, DPM, FACFAS

Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Michael Ryan Zimmerman, DPM, FACFAS

Emily E. Zulauf, DPM, AACFAS

Jacklyn Zvonar

THANK YOU TO THE MANUSCRIPT & POSTER JUDGES!

ACFAS would like to thank those members who volunteered to review and judge entries for the manuscript and poster competitions for this year’s Annual Scientific Conference. The College greatly appreciates the time, dedication, and consideration these judges put into evaluating each entry.

2024 Manuscript Judges

Jonathan J. Sharpe, DPM, FACFAS, Chair

Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS

Mindi J. Dayton, DPM, FACFAS

William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS

Katherine E. Dux, DPM, FACFAS

Daniel B. Logan, DPM, FACFAS

Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS

Harry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS

Scott D. Walker, DPM, FACFAS

Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Michael D. VanPelt, DPM, FACFAS

2024 Poster Judges

Elizabeth A. Ansert, DPM, MBA, MA, AACFAS

Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS

Mark A. Birmingham, DPM, FACFAS

Alexandra Black, DPM, AACFAS

Georgeanne Botek, DPM, FACFAS

Maryellen P. Brucato, DPM, FACFAS

Brian J. Burgess, DPM, FACFAS

Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS

Jarrett D. Cain, DPM, MSc, FACFAS

Nicole K. Cates, DPM, AACFAS

Emily A. Cook, DPM, FACFAS

Andrew Crisologo, DPM, AACFAS

Paul D. Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS

William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS

Jason G. DeVries, DPM, FACFAS

Brian T. Dix, DPM, FACFAS

Duane J. Ehredt, Jr., DPM, FACFAS

Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Timothy C. Ford, DPM, FACFAS

Melissa M. Galli, DPM, FACFAS

Alan G. Garrett, DPM, FACFAS

Jon R. Goldsmith, DPM, FACFAS

Tyson E. Green, DPM, FACFAS

Brandon R. Gumbiner, DPM, FACFAS

Daniel J. Hatch, DPM, FACFAS

Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS

Matthew A. Hopson, DPM, FACFAS

Brandi M. Johnson, DPM, FACFAS

Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Erin E. Klein, DPM, MS, FACFAS

Javier La Fontaine, DPM, FACFAS

Thurmond D. Lanier, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Nicholas J. Lowery, DPM, FACFAS

Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS

Kieran T. Mahan, DPM, FACFAS

Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS

Ryan L. McMillen, DPM, FACFAS

Joshua L. Moore, DPM, FACFAS

Aksone Nouvong, DPM, FACFAS

Kyle S. Peterson, DPM, FACFAS

Kelly M. Pirozzi, DPM, FACFAS

Calvin J. Rushing, DPM, FACFAS

Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS

James C. Sang, DPM, FACFAS

Harry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS

Monica H. Schweinberger, DPM, FACFAS

Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS

Eric F. Shi, DPM, FACFAS

Nicholas C. Smith, DPM, FACFAS

Kristin L. Strannigan, DPM, FACFAS

Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS

James L. Thomas, DPM, FACFAS

Jonathan C. Thompson, DPM, MHA, FACFAS

Dyane E. Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, FACFAS

Nsima M. Usen, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

Kyle L. Vaughn, DPM, FACFAS

Mitzi L. Williams, DPM, FACFAS

40 Year Members

The ACFAS Board of Directors congratulates the following members for their 40 years of loyal service to the College, and recognizes this achievement by automatically upgrading their membership to Life Status:

Donald P. Adler, DPM, AACFAS

Roy W. Ashton, DPM, FACFAS

Francis J. Bean, DPM, FACFAS

Terry J. Boykoff, DPM, FACFAS

Leon R. Brill, DPM, FACFAS

Gregory C. Bryniczka, DPM, FACFAS

Bryan L. Cain, DPM, AACFAS

Joseph L. Carbone, DPM, AACFAS

Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS

C. Stan Churchwell, DPM, FACFAS

Richard W. Cullen, DPM, FACFAS

Steven B. Epstein, DPM, AACFAS

Jerry M. Fabrikant, DPM, FACFAS

Lanny S. Foster, DPM, FACFAS

Sandra L. Gold, DPM, FACFAS

Daniel J. Hatch, DPM, FACFAS

Richard Hochman, DPM, FACFAS

Sean E. Keating, DPM, FACFAS

Robert T. Kirschenbaum, DPM, AACFAS

Gregory C. Lantz, DPM, FACFAS

Gary C. Mashigian, DPM, FACFAS

Morris R. Morin, DPM, FACFAS

Ronald A. Nagy, DPM, FACFAS

Eugene M. Pascarella, DPM, FACFAS

Lawrence I. Rubin, DPM, FACFAS

John T. Sanders, DPM, FACFAS

Larry Craig Semer, DPM, FACFAS

Robert J. Valins, DPM, AACFAS

Steven M. Vines, DPM, FACFAS

Marilyn M. Vinokur, DPM, FACFAS

Glenn C. Vitale, DPM, FACFAS

Mitchell R. Waskin, DPM, FACFAS

ACFAS provides the means to stay current in this ever-changing environment. As our surgical specialty continues to advance and evolve on a day-to-day basis, ACFAS keeps me “plugged in” to the latest research findings, surgical techniques, etc. — Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS

ACFAS continues to provide the highest level of education in the foot and ankle arena of education and research membership exposes the participants to a diverse nationwide group of expertise surgeons, who have the same philosophy of sharing their experience, training, successes, and research to enhance the foot and ankle surgical knowledge. — Sean E. Keating, DPM, FACFAS news from the college

Dr. Michael S. Downey Receives Distinguished Service Award

Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) was recently honored with the College’s highest award, the

Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Downey received his award at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference in Tampa.

Dr. Downey received the Distinguished Service Award, which is voted on by his colleagues, following an extensive tenure spanning nearly 25 years of volunteering for the College. Dr. Downey has a passion for education and with his service, ACFAS’ educational programming matured and grew over the years thanks to leaders like him.

Dr. Downey’s service included two terms on the Annual Scientific Conference Committee 17 years apart, the chair of the Education and Scientific Affairs Committee, a member of the former CPG Management Council and he also currently serves as a reviewer of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, ACFAS’

esteemed peer-reviewed scientific journal. Dr. Downey earned his doctoral degree in podiatric medicine at the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine and received advanced training at HCA Doctors Hospital in Tucker, Georgia. He is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Downey practices at the Ankle & Foot Medical Centers of the Delaware Valley in Philadelphia and he is the Chief, Division of Podiatric Surgery at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Downey lectures both nationally and internationally, and his research has been published in numerous textbooks and journals.

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odds to achieve greatness. He encouraged those in attendance to continually strive for their best to reach their dreams, regardless of any challenges they face along the way.

As always, the Annual Scientific Conference featured top-notch education with hands-on workshops, lectures, HUB sessions and industry presentations. Popular sessions included Apprentice vs. The Master –Controversies, pitting experts in the field against the surgeon who trained them in friendly debate. International Flatfoot provided a comparative showcase of how a common condition was addressed by foot and ankle surgeons from across the world.

Finally, ACFAS 2024 ended with the widely enjoyed Complications Jeopardy gameshow session complete with a roaring crowd and comedic twists.

Tampa also provided opportunities to connect with friends and colleagues – with some unexpected experiences that kept attendees smiling throughout their stay. Crowds between sessions were greeted by a DJ with a bicycle-mounted sound system, social events featured tropical entertainment such as steel drums and dueling ukeleles, and a renowned sand artist slowly crafted the ACFAS 2024 logo in front of the Exhibit Hall.

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If you weren’t able to join us this year, check out ACFAS 2024 On Demand and earn 18 CECH with 10 sessions recorded at the Conference. Learn more and get started at acfas.org/OnDemand

Mark your calendar now to join us March 27-30, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ for ACFAS 2025!

MARCH 27 2025

International Flatfoot was the best session I have seen in the last 10-15 years!

— Martha Anderson, DPM, FACFAS

Arthroscopy Course Unlocks Potential

Do not miss your chance to jumpstart your imaging and treatment skills at Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle in Chicago. Join us at one of the three remaining sessions in 2024, our March course sold out!

Arthroscopic imaging and minimally-invasive procedures are a critical skillset for foot and ankle surgeons to reduce directly evaluate the conditions, shorten healing time, and avoid collateral soft tissue damage. This

two-day course is the benchmark introduction to arthroscopy, featuring 9+ hours of hands-on lab time and a curriculum explaining the latest methods and findings that will have immediate utility in practice.

Combining in-depth lectures with lab training, the course features a high faculty-student ratio with an instructor for every four students to provide up-close demonstrations of each technique. Techniques are

taught on simulated patients before guided practice on cadavers to learn initial evaluation, soft tissue techniques, and retrieval of foreign objects in an environment designed to mirror the operating room. A variety of scenarios are trained, with key emphasis on patient-focused factors such as staging methods, intra-op positioning, and fluoroscopy methods.

Register now at acfas.org/arthroscopy2024

Feet on the Street

The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) has launched a new initiative, Feet on the Street, dedicated to growing the number of applicants to colleges of podiatric medicine. The College is committed to supporting their efforts and is seeking volunteers across the country to become an ambassador of the specialty and inspire the next generation.

Feet on the Street combines multichannel marketing and volunteer networking to target the 220 colleges across the country in close proximity to the eleven podiatric

In Memory

Richard H. Lanham, Jr., DPM, FACFAS

Indianapolis, IN

Ben Hara, DPM, FACFAS

Bradbury, CA

(Past President: 1971-1972)

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medical schools. This outreach to pre-med undergraduates is a critical opportunity to show students the varied career paths podiatry offers, and how passionate ACFAS members are about their chosen profession.

Volunteer ambassadors will visit their local colleges to speak with students and program directors about the breadth of podiatric medicine and the path to studying surgery. Allowing students to shadow a day in the life of a foot and ankle surgeon creates firsthand experiences that may inspire a career in the specialty.

The College asks any member with the time and interest to consider offering their office for a job shadowing opportunity, or consider visiting a local university on behalf of the Feet on the Street initiative to advance the specialty and podiatric medicine by representing the profession with pride and passion. Apply to volunteer at acfas.org/FeetOnTheStreet.

To learn more about AACPM’s Feet on the Street student recruitment, visit explorepodmed.org and deanschat.com.

Theodore L. Deffinger, DPM, FACFAS

San Jose, CA

David I. Tossman, DPM, AACFAS

Washington, DC

Vincent J. Muscarella, DPM, FACFAS

Norristown, PA

Anthony V. Borgia, DPM, FACFAS

Las Vegas, NV

Ronald A. Robins, DPM, FACFAS

Houston, TX

Paul G. Smaha, III, DPM, FACFAS

Macon, GA

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