(800) 479-4936
February 26-28, 2025
AdventHealth Nicholson Center
Celebration, Florida (near Orlando)
AdventHealth Nicholson Center
404 Celebration Place
Celebration, FL 34747
Access the Welcome Packet with more hotel and location information by clicking here.
Melia Orlando Celebration
Phone: (407) 964-7000
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM USING THE DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE AND DISCOUNTED RESORT FEE.
The cut-off date for reservations in the room block is January 10, 2025, or until the rooms are sold out.
Please note, the Seminar and Exhibit Hall are not located at the Melia hotel. They are located at the AdventHealth Nicholson Center, which is about a ¾ mile walk from the hotel. Please plan accordingly regarding transportation. The Melia Hotel is the closest hotel to the Seminar venue.
The AMIFAS educational mission is to advance the art and science of podiatric medicine by providing quality clinical learning experiences to members and non-members, and shall include a variety of instructional sessions aimed at significantly enhancing patient care, treatment protocols, and practice efficiency. The program may include interactive educational learning methods and principles utilizing lectures, panel discussions, point-counterpoint, case studies, question and answer, handouts, audio-visual materials (including media or narrations), hands-on workshops and roundtable discussions with moderators to achieve a well-rounded venue of postgraduate instruction.
AMIFAS provides continuing education activities for podiatric physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, and other physicians with an interest in minimally invasive techniques. Our pledge to the podiatric community is to increase knowledge and awareness of minimally invasive procedures to ultimately improve patient care and outcomes. We are committed to bridging the gap between traditional surgical techniques and the growing need for training in alternative solutions. Upon completion of our educational programs, physicians will:
By addressing these learning objectives, podiatric physicians can enhance their knowledge and skills in minimally invasive surgery for the foot and ankle, ultimately improving patient outcomes and expanding their clinical capabilities.
Exhibit Hall
You must wear a name tag for admittance. Exhibitors’ participation supports the podiatric profession. Please let them know how much you value their presence and participation at the AMIFAS MIS Scientific Cadaver Conference.
Exhibits are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Exhibits will dismantle Friday after the lunch break.
CECH Credit
The Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (AMIFAS) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. The Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (AMIFAS) has approved this activity for a maximum of 18 continuing education contact hours.
This information is accurate as of August 1, 2024.
CECH Verification
Participants must sign in using the sign-in forms available during the breaks attesting to attendance per session. This must be completed and remitted during the break for each session for CECH certificates. Total number of CECH received is calculated using the sign-in process for each attendee.
*Please Note: Registration and payment do not automatically result in the issuance of continuing education contact hours. Sign-in process verifies attendance. The attendee must attest that he or she has attended the program for the number of continuing education contact hours awarded.
General Information
A confirmation email will be sent within 72 hours following receipt of your registration. Additional information will be sent in the weeks leading up to the seminar via email. Seminar materials will be provided in your packet at the registration table when you check in. We suggest that you bring a sweater or jacket to ensure your comfort at all sessions.
Nondiscrimination: The Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (AMIFAS) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its educational activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. Our continuing education activities are designed to be accessible to participants with disabilities. We ensure our activities are accessible by providing accommodations as needed for physical, visual, and/or hearing impairments.
Please notify our staff when registering if you require special accommodation for training or attendance by emailing Director@amifasintl.org
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration and attendance at or participation in AMIFAS meetings, functions and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image in photographs, videotapes, and electronic reproduction of such events and activities for marketing and professional use.
Cancellations
A $100.00 administration fee will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellations must be received in writing to AMIFAS prior to January 3, 2025. No refunds for cancellations will be honored after that date.
Online Registrations
Register online at www.amifasintl.org
Registration closes on February 18, 2025. Registrations postmarked after that date will be charged the $50.00 admin rush fee without exception. We do not offer on-site registrations due to the specialized planning required for the cadaver course.
Changes to Lectures or Schedules
We reserve the right to adjust or change any lecture or schedule due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, registration, or as otherwise deemed necessary. Note: There are limited spaces for selected events; registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Audience
The intended audience for conference is physicians and resident physicians. For physicians and students, the skill, knowledge, or experience is equated with their scholarship, license limitations or practice area. Presentations are post-graduate physician level. Our venues provide participants the opportunity to question the faculty or offer comments to the program content. Continuing education hours are based on clock hours calculated to the .5 hour.
Name badges
An AMIFAS name tag will be required for all seminar attendees, and does not automatically result in the issuance of any CECH.
Attendee Fees
Shared Cadaver Foot Specimen (2 attendees, 1 foot)
$1,995.00 Non-Members
$1,895.00 Members/Fellow
Your Own Cadaver Foot Specimen
$2,295.00 Non-Members
$2,145.00 Members/Fellow
Student/Resident Share Option: 1 foot shared among table with 4 students/residents and one instructor. Table fee is $1,995 and includes registration for all 4 students/residents. Not eligible for other discounts. Your registration is pending until we verify your student or resident status. NOTE: one person will need to register and pay for table and submit names of participants they will share with. It is your responsibility to coordinate splitting the cost among your table participants.
Member status will be verified and we will contact you if you registered incorrectly.
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