American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
Overview:
Profession(s): Chiropody & Podiatry
Member Type(s): Foot and ankle surgeons, DPMs
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1942
Members: 6,200
Address: 8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 555, 60647, USA
Phone: (773) 693-9300
Fax: (773) 693-9304
Email: info@acfas.org
Website: www.acfas.org
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.
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.
Member Benefits: Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Practice Management Tools
Practice Marketing Tools
Public Policy
Practice Advocacy
Public Relations
Training/Licensing/Certification: Annual Scientific Conference
Surgical Skills Courses
Practice Management Seminars
Learning Library DVDs
Courses/DVDs provide Continuing Education Contact Hours
Affiliations: Associations to which we are a member:
United States Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD)
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
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