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The International Foot & Ankle Foundation for Education and Research (IFAF) has continually grown, changed, and expanded. The IFAF now supports 12 residents in the NW Podiatric Surgical Residency Consortium; offers more high-quality local, regional, and international educational programs; provides an online scientific journal; and helps support the Yucatan Children’s Project twice a year.
Mission Statement
The International Foot & Ankle Foundation for Education and Research is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the highest level of continuing medical education on the foot and ankle through scientific meetings, conferences, workshops, and advanced postgraduate courses. IFAF supports the following pursuits:
- Medical and Surgical Education
- Resident & Fellow Support
- Philanthropic Endeavors
- Foot & Ankle Research
Revenues help support these entities.
Vision Statement
To be the premier organization offering quality education to foot and ankle surgeons, residents and fellows around the world with an emphasis on collegiality and improving patients’ lives.
Exciting New Seminars
The IFAF is proud to present an exciting schedule of scientific seminars. Bring your family for a fabulous vacation, plus attend a high quality CPME approved program.
IFAF has been approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
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