Foot & Ankle International

Editor: Charles Saltzman

Society Affiliation: AOFAS

Foot & Ankle International (FAI) is a monthly medical journal that emphasizes surgical and medical management, as well as basic clinical research related to foot and ankle problems. The AOFAS is an international medical society of more than 2,400 orthopaedic surgeons and allied health practitioners who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and other conditions of the foot and ankle. Through education, research, and advocacy, the AOFAS mobilizes its members and the healthcare community to improve patient care.

Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons complete four years of medical school, five years of accredited graduate education (residency training) in orthopaedic surgery and an additional year of advanced fellowship training in the care of the foot and ankle. Active Members in the AOFAS are certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Active Members also hold membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, or the Canadian Orthopaedic Association.

The AOFAS organizational priorities are Research, Education, Patient Care, Advocacy, Mentorship, and Outreach.