OPERATION TOURNAMENT

New to SCACFAS in 2006 are the "Operation Game" (C) tournaments.  The first operation tournament was held in September 2006 to kick off the new SCACFAS academic year.  Also planned for 2006 is a fund raiser utilizing the "Operation Game" (C) format to help raise toys for the "Toys for Tots" program.  Please keep watching for more information to learn how you can make a child's Christmas dream come true by supporting.
 

SURGICAL LABS

SCACFAS’ surgical labs have been a great success in the past.  Our most popular events, they allow students to practice and refine some basic surgical skills.  The club hosts labs in a variety of topics including knot tying, basic suture skills, and basic surgical tools.  These labs are generally held over the lunch hour in a “lunch and learn” format.
 

DR. SEAN GRAMBART LECTURES AT DMU

On November 10, 2006, the well-respected graduate of Des Moines University, Dr. Sean Grambart hosted a lecture about Lisfranc's injuries.  This riveting lecture outlined the clinical signs of these devastating injuries and how as podiatric physicians we can heal these.

On January 19, 2005, SCACFAS was pleased to host a lecture by Dr. Sean Grambart entitled “"Evidence-Based Medicine: What it means for the Future of Podiatric Surgery."  Dr. Grambart, an up-and-coming leader in the profession, shared some surprising and revealing information on the many components of evidence-based medicine.  The lecture identified some inherent flaws in the EBM process, but ultimately reinforced its significance in the future of podiatric surgery.  It remains an important tool for providing quality health care.  Dr. Grambart also shared some information on ACFAS, and discussed his intensive experience as a resident at the Swedish medical center in Seattle, WA.  It was an enjoyable evening, and was well attended by CPMS students and faculty.  SCACFAS extends its thanks to Dr. Grambart for his time and effort!

 

2005 WINTER BOOT DRIVE FOR XOCHIPILLI

In Decemer of 2005, as the chill of winter set in, the officers of SCACFAS spearheaded a fundraising effort aimed to provide winter boots for the students of Xochipilli, an early childhood program serving lower income Hispanic families in southwest Des Moines. Through a generous donation of $1000 from Kim Hinkle, State Farm Insurance and the cooperation of local Wal-Mart stores, the boots were obtained and delivered to the students.  A puppet show entitled “The Mystery of the Pink Feet” was also performed.  The project was a great success and helped many children who were in need!

 

    Here are some pictures our Winter Boot Drive: