ACFAS eLearning

Description As our knowledge and understanding of foot and ankle surgery expands and as new technologies and techniques continue to both develop and evolve there is a need for continued evolution in surgical training. The “ACFAS Fellowship Initiative” was a strategic undertaking championed by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons beginning in 2010, with the primary goal of fostering environments of advanced training in foot and ankle surgery by establishing strict criteria for specialized post-residency training. Since 2010, there have been numerous additional fellowship programs that have added to an already flourishing post-graduate training environment. To date, there are more than 65 foot and ankle fellowships with ACFAS status, and many other programs applying for status each year. We look to the future of advanced training in foot and ankle surgery with cautious optimism, as the evolution of fellowship training presents its own unique set of benefits and challenges. Our panel will discuss the evolution of foot and ankle fellowship training, specifically since the initiation of the College's ‘Fellowship Recognition Initiative'. The panel will provide a review of the evolution of fellowship training as well as insight and carefully crafted opinions regarding the pros and cons of fellowship training and the fellowship initiative. Moderator Lauren Christie, DPM, AACFAS Panelists Christopher Berkelbach, DPM; John Kim DPM; Jacob Perkins, DPM

Decsription: Externships are two-fold, something often forgotten by rotating students. Not only do you want to perform your best and pique a program's interest, but the program also wants to garner interest in students. This podcast will highlight the two sides of externships – from both the student and the residency perspective. On the one hand, we will dive into how to be an excellent extern, what most programs look for, and provide small tips and tricks that are applicable across programs. On the other, we will highlight what the student should be looking for in a program that they could possibly be committing to for 3 years. If you are student about to start externships, are currently a rotating student, or are involved in student engagement in your residency program – this podcast is for you! Moderator: Madeline Hobbs, DPM, Moderator Panelists: Jarrett Cain, DPM, MSc, FACFAS Cristian Neagu, DPM, FACFAS Samantha Williams, DPM, FACFAS

Description: Podiatry can provide a great income and life for yourself and family. All of us have hobbies and other interests that we enjoy spending time on. How can we turn those interests/hobbies into opportunities to supplement our income? We have three expert panelists who will discuss opportunities they have pursued to add to their cash flow and help supplement their lives outside of podiatry. They will give insight on how they gained knowledge of these chances, and the steps they took to pursue these interests. Furthermore, we will dive into how to expand your network within these "side jobs" to gain more connections and opportunities to further expand your income. Moderator: Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS, Moderator Panelists: Harry Schneider, DPM, FACFAS; John Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS

For most physicians, leaving the comfort of an employed position (W-2) to pursue an independent contract position (1099) is daunting. With 1099/K-1 income, you can implement many strategies that will allow you to set yourself up for financial independence. During this podcast, you will learn how earning 1099/K-1 income offers you the ability to optimize your retirement contributions, maximize business expenses, and customize insurance policies and investments. As an independent contractor (IC) you can also minimize your taxable income. After all, it's not about how much money you earn but how much money you keep. The IC model isn't for everyone, but if done the right way, it can positively impact your annual financial portfolio.  Moderator: Colin Mizuo, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Nolan Pendleton, CFP®, MBA Run time - 39m

Moderator: Ellianne M. Nasser, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Deepali Darji, DPM, FACFAS Kristin L. Strannigan, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 34m

Transitioning from training and into practice can be a stressful period for young physicians. Regardless of your level of training, young physicians in their first few years of practice have a lot on their plate between building their practice, caring for their patients, and understanding the intricacies of what is likely a new hospital system for them to navigate. Simply put, a lot of young physicians don't know that they don't know about how to prepare as they begin their career. Our panelists will share their experiences of their first few years in practice and how they handled their own evolution from resident/fellow into a practicing physician, while also providing insight on how to best prepare and handle this difficult, transitional stage of your career. Moderator: Cody J. Togher, DPM, AACFAS Panelists: Colin M. Mizuo, DPM, FACFAS Mira Pandya, DPM, AACFAS   Run time: 58m

Moderator: Brian S. Derner, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS Glenn M. Wienraub, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 44m

Moderator: Kwasi Kwaadu, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Corine L. Creech, DPM, FACFAS Anthony (Bobby) Ndu, MD, MBA Run time: 27m

Moderator: Maryellen Brucato, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Douglas Appel, DPM, FACFAS Michael Coyer, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 58m

Moderator: Maryellen Brucato, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Deepali Darji, DPM, FACFAS Ellianne Nasser, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 28m

Moderator: Bela A. Pandit, DPM, FACFAS Guest speaker: Sara Samuels, JD, CLU, RICP Run Time: 32m

In this episode of ACFAS On Demand, Drs. Hodges Davis and Ryan Scott discuss the evolution of total ankle replacement and its transformative impact on managing ankle arthritis. They explore advancements in enabling technologies like Prophecy Surgical Planning® and patient-specific instrumentation, 3D planning tools, and Prophecy FootprintTM, which have provided opportunities for increased surgical precision, expanded treatment options for complex deformities, and enhanced outcomes for patients. Looking ahead, they envision the role of AI and other enabling technologies in simplifying TAR and its ancillary procedures, enabling surgeons to gain confidence in tackling more total ankle cases. This engaging discussion highlights the future of ankle arthroplasty as it moves toward becoming the gold standard in patient care.  To learn more about Stryker total ankle, please visit Ankle | Stryker or contact your local sales representative.

Reviewing and understanding contracts is one of the first steps to complete at the beginning of your professional career. This podcast is designed to highlight what to look for, how to negotiate the benefits, and when to seek legal advice vs. second opinions from peers and is geared towards senior residents and post grad fellows who are about to start their attending career. If you would like to have a refresh on “Contracting 101” or if you have minimal understanding of what your first contract should entail, this podcast is for you.  Moderator: William Bui Tran, DPM Panelists: Jeffrey Dikis, DPM, FACFAS Christopher Hood, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 47m

This episode is sponsored by Bioventus and the EXOGEN® Bone Healing System and features Sonya Ahmed, MD, James Steriovski, DPM, and Robert Zura, MD as they discuss treating the hard to heal patients when traditional means have been exhausted. Learn more at EXOGEN Run time: 40m

Moderator: Bela A Pandit, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Maryellen P. Brucato, DPM, FACFAS Ellianne M. Nasser, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 28m

Moderator: Gage Caudell, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Paul Dayton, DPM, FACFAS Daniel Hatch, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 44m.

Moderator: William DeCarbo, DPM,FACFAS Panelists: Jason DeVries, DPM, FACFAS Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS Joshua Thun, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 36m

Moderator: Sandeep Patel, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Matthew Cobb, DPM, FACFAS Matthew Doyle, DPM, FACFAS Johanna Richey, DPM, FACFAS Run time - 34m

Moderator: Brandi M. Johnson, DPM, FACFAS Speakers: Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS Laurence G. Rubin, DPM, FACFAS Caitlin S. Zarick, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 48m

Moderator: Ronald G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS Scott D. Nelson, DPM, FACFAS Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 23min 

Moderator: Ronald G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS Scott D. Nelson, DPM, FACFAS Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 29min

Controversies in Surgery of Digital Deformities Moderator: Benjamin D. Cullen, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Thomas J. Chang, DPM, FACFAS Luke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS Thanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, FACFAS Run Time: 43m 20s

This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G – an FDA authorized, antibiotic-eluting bone void filler. For more information, visit https://www.bonesupport.com/en-us/products/cerament-g/ Warren Joseph DPM, FIDSA moderates a conversation about osteomyelitis in the foot and ankle with Alan Block, DPM and Jason Mendivil, DPM. In it, they not only discuss CERAMENT G and it's uses, but antimicrobial stewardship, minimally invasive outpatient procedures, and the critical importance of preventing amputation.   Interested in staying in touch? Follow BONESUPPORT on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonesupport-ab/

Join us as we shine a spotlight into Supramalleolar Osteotomy, and hear some tips and pearls from our expert faculty. Moderator: Hummira Abawi DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Patrick R. Burns, DPM, FACFAS Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, FACFAS Cassandra B. Tomczak, DPM, FACFAS Run Time: 44m

Join our panelists to get an inside look on the road to residency, and some tools to help you on that journey. Moderator: Karla De La Mata Tarricone, DPM Panelists: Kimberly Bobbitt, DPM, FACFAS Benjamin Cullen, DPM, FACFAS Ellianne Nasser, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 42m 59s

Moderator: Kyle Peterson, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS Jeffrey McAlister, DPM, FACFAS Michael Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS Vincent Vacketta, DPM, AACFAS Run time: 29m 45s

Moderator: Kristin L. Strannigan, DPM, FACFAS Panelist: Lauren A. Wurster, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 30m 45s

Moderator: Hummira H. Abawi, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Benjamin D. Cullen, DPM, FACFAS Shital Sharma, DPM, FACFAS Run Time: 44 min

Join us for this episode to gain insight on becoming a leader in the profession and hear how the ACFAS Chris Mahaffey Leadership Development Program can be an instrumental part of that journey. Moderator: Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS Jason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS Laura E. Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 51m 40s Want to know more? check out the Leadership Development Program.

Moderator: Shawn Khademi, DPM, AACFAS Panelists: Brian Derner, DPM, AACFAS JT Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS Diana Rogers, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 47m

Listen to expert faculty as they share experiences, tips and pearls in this candid conversation.  Moderators: Lisa T. Levick, DPM, FACFAS Brandi M. Johnson, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Jossie S. Abraham, DPM, FACFAS Nicole M. Brouyette, DPM, FACFAS Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS Shital Sharma, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 48m  Want to hear more? Join us for the Women's Virtual Symposium on April 13 for a deeper dive and earn 6.5 CME.   

Join our expert faculty and hear tips and pearls on how you can get involved with the College and give back. Cody Togher, DPM, AACFAS (Moderator) Panelists: Thanh Dinh, DPM, FACFAS Laura Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS Roland Ramdass, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 29m 

Sponsored by Conventus Flower Orthopedics. Surgeons Aziz Rasooli, DPM, and Caleb McFerren, DPM, discuss:    • Why each has evolved from “traditional plate & screw ORIF” to IM nails for distal fibula fractures    • Early lessons learned from the Flex-Thread Distal Fibula Nail   • Patient outcomes & success  stories.   For more information connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flower-orthopedics/   Run time: 31m 49s

Thank you to Bioventus for sponsoring this episode. For more information about EXOGEN, please visit: https://www.exogen.com/radio Moderator: Maryellen P. Brucato, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Bela A. Pandit, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 33m 57s

Thank you to Bioventus for sponsoring this episode. For more information about EXOGEN, please visit: https://www.exogen.com/radio This episode's moderator is Lisa T. Levick-Doane, DPM, FACFAS. Panelists are: Martina Randall, DPM, FACFAS Shital Sharma, DPM, FACFAS Jennifer Van, DPM, FACFAS Runtime: 30m 48s

Moderator: Ellianne M. Nasser, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Maryellen P. Brucato, DPM, FACFAS Kristin L. Strannigan, DPM, FACFAS Runtime: 33m 52s

Moderator: Benjamin D. Cullen, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Caitlin S. Zarick, DPM, FACFAS Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, FACFAS Katherine M. Raspovic, DPM, FACFAS Runtime: 57m 52s

Moderator: Melinda Mason-Miller Panelists: Albert Giagnacova, DPM, AACFAS Christopher Cook, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 43m 13s

Moderator: Shawn Khademi, DPM, AACFAS Panelists: Zack Dawson, DPM, AACFAS Nolan Pendleton, CFP®MBA Runtime: 43m 3s

Thank you to Stryker for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about Stryker's total ankle Continuum of Care, please visit https://www.stryker.com/ Moderator: Brandi M. Johnson, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Kimberlee B. Hobizal, DPM, FACFAS Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS Runtime: 31m 42s

Thank you to Stryker for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about Stryker's total ankle Continuum of Care, please visit https://www.stryker.com/ Moderator: Ryan L. McMillen, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Patrick R. Burns, DPM, FACFAS Kimberlee B. Hobizal, DPM, FACFAS Run time: 33m 43s

Thank you to Arthrex, Inc., for sponsoring this episode.  For more information, please visit: https://bunionectomy.arthrex.com/ Moderator: Lisa Levick-Doane, DPM, FACFAS   Panelists: Maryellen Brucato, DPM, FACFAS Mindi Dayton, DPM, FACFAS Noman Siddiqui, DPM, FACFAS Runtime: 46m 09s

Thank you to Arthrex, Inc., for sponsoring this episode. For more information, please visit: https://bunionectomy.arthrex.com/  Moderator: Benjamin D. Cullen, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Sandeep B. Patel, DPM, FACFAS Jeffrey R. Baker, DPM, FACFAS Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, FACFAS Runtime: 51m 50s

Moderator: Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Zachary A. Flynn, DPM, FACFAS David. R. Larson, DPM, FACFAS Nilin M. Rao, DPM, PhD, FACFAS Run time: 35m 34s

Moderator: Janson Holm, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Andrew B. Shinabarger, DPM, MS, FACFAS Michael D. Corcoran, DPM, FACFAS Runtime: 41m 29s

Moderator: Lt. Colin M. Mizuo, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Krupa M. Patel, DPM, FACFAS Ross E. Taubman, DPM, FACFAS   Runtime: 33m

Moderator: Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS Panel: Larry A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS J. Randolph Clements, DPM, FACFAS Run Time: 31m 52s

Faculty: Jason A. Kayce, DPM, FACFAS Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS   Run time: 31m 27s

Moderator: Ron G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS   Panelists: Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS; Michael A. Gentile, DPM, FACFAS; Matthew E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS   Listen in as the panel discusses managing patients with multiple medial column joint fusions. They talk about expertise needed, techniques and positioning issues, and functional limitations patients may experince following these procedures.   Running time: 43m 41s

Moderator: William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS Panelists: Ryan B. Rigby, DPM, FACFAS; Jason G. DeVries, DPM, FACFAS; Jason V. Naldo, DPM, FACFAS Join the panel in an engaging discussion about revision for First MTPJ failures including: patient workup, joint prep, management of bone loss, dealing with the lesser metatarsals, assessing cause of non-union, post-op protocols and more pearls for managing this challenging procedure. 

Moderator: Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS   Panelists: Eric S. Baskin, DPM, FACFAS, Kwasi Y. Kwaadu, DPM, FACFAS, Johanna F. Godoy, DPM, FACFAS   Run Time: 46m 29s