American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)

Description

Founded in 1942, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is the professional society for more than 6,000 board certified foot and ankle surgeons. The vision of the College is to serve society as the preeminent source of knowledge for foot and ankle surgery. Our mission is to advance the competency of our members and the care of our patients.

Member benefits

Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Practice Management Tools
Practice Marketing Tools
Public Policy
Practice Advocacy
Public Relations

Mission / Aims

To advance the competency of our members and the care of our patients.

Principal activities

To achieve the vision and mission, ACFAS membership surveys have identified six strategic initiatives:

Define and promote the specialty of foot and ankle surgery to patients, government, the media, and the healthcare community at-large.
Deliver superior continuing medical education to enhance competency at every level of professional training.
Advance scientific and clinical research to maintain leading-edge competency among our members.
Improve the surgeon's practice management expertise and represent the specialty through public advocacy.
Embrace the use of technology for patient care, practitioner education, and practice efficiency.
Employ strategic governance and adopt the best practices of medical association management.

Training / Licensing / Certification

Annual Scientific Conference
Surgical Skills Courses
Practice Management Seminars
Learning Library DVDs

Courses/DVDs provide Continuing Education Contact Hours

Affiliations

We are member of:

American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

United States Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD)