The Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery

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The Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery

The expected result of the overall program is to promote ethical high quality treatment of patients by a group of morally motivated professionals.

Our Mission...
is that of an educational organization for providing continuing medical education courses to the global network of members and non-members, including members of the medical community and the general public which improves the quality of life for patients with foot and ankle disorders through innovative education, research, and service including techniques in minimally invasive ambula

tory foot and ankle surgical procedures. These courses will be presented by various educational methods including lectures, panel discussion, discussion groups, question-answer periods, laboratory participation, case review and presentation, demonstrations, audiovisual materials, and other methods. The Academy of Ambulatory Foot & Ankle Surgery is approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine.

05/01/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend at the MIS Cadaver Lab Seminar.

For those planning ahead, we’re excited to announce our next MIS Masters Course & Cadaver Lab, taking place October 2–3, 2026 in New Orleans.

This seminar will include lectures at Hotel St. Marie and cadaver lab training at LSU Health Sciences Center. Each attendee will have their own limb, and the Fellow Practical will be offered.

Registration will be opening soon. Early pricing details are below:

• $1,850 active Fellows
• $1,500 returning attendees
• $2,000 non-Fellows with referral

Additional details will be shared soon.

04/20/2026

Ready for the next step in your training?

The Fellow Practical Exam will be offered during this seminar for those looking to advance and validate their skills.

This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on learning with meaningful progression—all in one setting.

✔️ Build confidence through repetition
✔️ Refine your technique
✔️ Take the next step when you’re ready

📍 Portland, OR • May 2–3, 2026
⚠️ Limited to 20 surgeons

👉 Secure your spot: https://www.amifasintl.org/may2026-seminar-reg/

04/17/2026

If MIS is something you’ve been considering, this is your opportunity to take the next step.

This hands-on cadaver lab is designed for surgeons ready to move beyond observation and start building real confidence through repetition and guided instruction.

✔️ Individual cadaver limbs
✔️ Step-by-step, practical training
✔️ Built for real-world application

💡 This is where thinking turns into doing

📍 Portland, OR • May 2–3, 2026
⚠️ Limited to 20 surgeons

👉 Register now: https://www.amifasintl.org/may2026-seminar-reg/

04/15/2026

Learn it. Practice it. Use it.

The MIS Cadaver Lab Seminar is designed for surgeons who want practical skills they can implement immediately—not just theory.

✔️ Personal Limb
✔️ Guided instruction
✔️ Beginner to Intermediate Skill Level

*The Fellow Practical Exam will be offered at this Seminar

📍 Portland, OR • May 2–3
Limited to 20 surgeons
https://www.amifasintl.org/may2026-seminar-reg/

04/08/2026

No sharing. No waiting. Just real hands-on experience.

At this MIS Cadaver Lab Seminar, every surgeon works on their own specimen—allowing for true repetition, refinement, and confidence-building.

✔️ Individual cadaver limbs
✔️ Step-by-step, practical guidance
✔️ Built for real-world application

📍 Portland, OR • May 2–3, 2026
⚠️ Limited to 20 surgeons

Spots will fill quickly. Secure yours today 👇
🔗 https://www.amifasintl.org/may2026-seminar-reg/

Trevor Haynes

03/29/2026

Where should we host our 2027 Cadaver Lab Seminar?

This community is what makes AMIFAS so special—and we want your input!

Our goal is to continue expanding access to high-quality, hands-on minimally invasive training—and your feedback plays an important role in that process.

Big city? Easy travel? Somewhere new?
We want to hear it all 👇

💬 Comment your top location!

03/23/2026

🚨 Now Open for Registration – AMIFAS Members Only, Limited Seating 🚨

Join us for our upcoming MIS Cadaver Lab Seminar designed for beginner to intermediate skill levels

📍 Portland, OR
🗓 May 2–3, 2026

This hands-on experience is limited to just 20 attendees, ensuring personalized instruction and maximum time in the lab.

✔️ Each attendee will work on their own limb
✔️ Ideal for surgeons looking to build or refine minimally invasive techniques
✔️ Fellow Practical Exam will be offered

Lectures will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clackamas, OR, with cadaver lab sessions hosted at Elite Foot & Ankle in Happy Valley, OR.

Spots will fill quickly—secure your place today 👇
🔗 https://www.amifasintl.org/may2026-seminar-reg/

03/15/2026

Congratulations to Martin Maciel Ortiz, MD and Edward Sharrer, DPM, recipients of the Stephen Isham, MD, DPM Memorial Scholarship, presented during the AMIFAS Cadaver Lab Seminar this February.

This scholarship honors the legacy of Dr. Isham, a pioneer in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery who believed deeply in education, mentorship, and lifelong learning.

The award supports attendance at a future AMIFAS seminar, continuing Dr. Isham’s mission of advancing surgical knowledge and innovation.

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03/03/2026

Please join us in thanking Brant McCartan, DPM, for his dedicated service to AMIFAS.

Through his leadership and years of commitment, AMIFAS has continued to grow, strengthen global connections, and advance education in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery.

We are truly grateful for his contributions and the lasting impact of his service.
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02/24/2026

After an incredible week of advanced education, hands-on training, and meaningful discussion, we’re continuing the conversation.

Join us for our Post-Conference Webinar Recap as we reflect, review key insights, and answer questions from the 2026 AMIFAS MIS Cadaver Lab Seminar.

We look forward to seeing you there.

AMIFAS Seminar Attendees - NO CHARGE
Non-Attendees $99

Register https://www.amifasintl.org/prepost-webinar-feb2026/

02/20/2026

The cadaver lab is where preparation meets ex*****on.

After days of advanced education and guided workshops, surgeons are now putting technique into practice under the direction of experienced faculty.

Excellence is built through experience.

2026 Annual MIS Cadaver Lab Seminar
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02/19/2026

2026 Annual MIS Cadaver Lab Seminar

Day 2 includes hands-on Sawbones training, giving surgeons the opportunity to test instrumentation, refine technique, and prepare for tomorrow’s cadaver lab.

Focused. Hands-on. Technique in action.

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