Find out more about current funding opportunities and past recipients.
ACFAS 2024 Clinical & Scientific Research Grant Application now open!
Thanks to support from PICA and the ACFAS Regions, the College will again be offering funding of up to $75,000 for an established investigator and $25,000 for a new researcher.
Important Dates
September 15: Letters of Intent due
September 30: Candidates who submitted a Letter of Intent will be notified if the LOI is approved along with feedback, if appropriate.
October 30: Final applications due
Awards will be announced in December and funding will be provided in January 2025. Learn more and apply.
Each of the nine ACFAS Regions are providing financial support reimbursing the cost of publication for one local Resident or Post Graduate Fellow Member to publish a case study in FASTRAC, the College’s open-access journal. Congratulations to those selected!
Big West Region
Michelle Yoakim, DPM
Outcomes Following Repair of a Tibial Nerve Transection Resulting from Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Case Report
Prasad Shalvi, DPM
Utilization of Pinch Grafts for Wound Closure: A Case Series & Technique Guide
Anh Thy T. Nguyen, DPM
Double osteotomies with iliac crest bone allograft and distal fibular autograft to correct a severe pediatric ankle varus deformity
Tobee Gunter, DPM
Unique Perspective Case Report from the Author as the Patient - 2 year follow up of the OAT procedure for Second Metatarsal Freiberg’s Infraction
Great Lakes Region
Niral Patel, DPM
The Complexities of Self-Harm in Foot & Ankle Surgery
Mid-Atlantic Region
Anthony Schwab, DPM
Minimally Invasive Subtalar Joint and Talonavicular Joint Preparation for Hindfoot Arthrodesis: A Cadaveric Study Evaluating Structures at Risk
Jennifer Kipp, DPM
BMI Influence on Total Ankle Arthroplasty Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Midwest Region
Remmy Owor, DPM
Peroneal Muscle Influence as a New Outlook to the Lauge-Hansen Ankle Classification: A Short Report
Gayana Wanniarachchi, DPM
A Novel Technique for the Surgical Management of Sural Nerve Pathology: Sural Neurectomy with a Closed End Conduit and Burial into Muscle
Northeast Region
Timothy Cheung, DPM, PhD
Erenumab, a New Migraine Medication, Negatively Impacts Surgical Wound and Bone Healing: A Case Study
Timothy Cheung, DPM, PhD
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Implant Arthroplasty Reduces the First Intermetatarsal Angle Similar to First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis in Short-Term Follow Up
Matthew Peter, DPM
Tibial Transverse Corticotomy: A case series on a novel approach for limb salvage in the setting of peripheral vascular disease
Lee Tiberi, DPM
Limb Length Restoring Novel Limb Salvage Procedure via Ipsilateral Fibular Strut Autograft
Southeast Region
Taylor Bergstrom, DPM
The Surgical Management of Turf Toe: A Case Report
Tri-State Region
Amelia Maguire, DPM
Give It a Brake: Open Tongue-Type Calcaneal Fracture After Zip Lining Accident
The mission of ACFAS' nine Regions is to promote at the state and local level the superior care of foot and ankle surgical patients through education, research and the promotion of the highest professional standards.
The primary use of Region funds is through the provision of educational programming at a grassroots level and support of educational endeavors through the creation of grants; scholarships; and support of students, residents and young members just starting practice. The Regions are committed to supporting students and residents, specifically their research posters and manuscripts and young researchers' travel and attendance at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference.
Please visit your Region webpage for more information about funds available, or contact your Region President with any questions or to request support.
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.
Congratulations to the 2024 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
The ACFAS DEI Scholarship program is generously supported by PICA.
Awarded to the presidents of each ACFAS Student Club, this scholarship offsets the cost of attending the Annual Scientific Conference and recognizes these students for their service to the College.
The ACFAS Scholars program was made possible thanks to support by PICA.
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
Savannah Santiago, Western University College of Podiatric Medicine ‘24
Stephanie Bender, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine '26
Awarded to the president elects of each ACFAS Student Club, 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
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 Medicine '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
These scholarships are donated by the family of Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS 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 the School of Podiatric Medicine at Barry University in Miami, Florida.
Stephen Weatherholtz, ‘24
Eain Roberts, ‘25
Anwar Nass, ‘25
Patricia Toledo, ‘26