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Kelly K. Hynes, MD, Joins AOFAS® Board of Directors

by AOFAS | Oct 09, 2024

St. Louis Orthopaedic Surgeon to Serve Leading Foot and Ankle Society

Kelly Hynes, MD

Rosemont, Ill. (October 9, 2024) – Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, Kelly K. Hynes, MD, MSc, FRCSC, has joined the Board of Directors of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for lower extremity medicine and foot and ankle surgery, as a member-at-large.

"The AOFAS has been so instrumental in jumpstarting my early career—from education, to building a network of trusted colleagues, to leadership opportunities," Dr. Hynes said. "The opportunity to give back and help more of my foot and ankle colleagues receive these same benefits is really an honor."

Dr. Hynes currently serves as an associate professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. After earning her medical degree from the Memorial University of Newfoundland, she completed her orthopaedic residency at the University of Ottawa and fellowship at the University of British Columbia.

In addition to joining the AOFAS Board of Directors, Dr. Hynes serves as a member of the AOFAS Education Committee, Governance Committee, and Program Committee.

Her past roles and awards at AOFAS include member of the Young Physicians Committee; fellow of the EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Program; and recipient of the Women's Leadership Scholarship.

"I truly believe that service to the AOFAS is critical for the advocacy, professional development, and community-building that our specialty requires to thrive," Dr. Hynes said. "I have benefited firsthand from many of the programs offered by the AOFAS, and I am eager to participate at a leadership level in the execution and oversight of these efforts."

To learn more about the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, go to aofas.org.

About Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons
Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons are medical doctors (MD and DO) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the foot and ankle. Their education and training consist of four years of medical school, five years of postgraduate residency, and a fellowship year of specialized surgical training. These specialists care for patients of all ages, performing reconstructive surgery for deformities and arthritis, treating sports injuries, and managing foot and ankle trauma.

About the AOFAS
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) mobilizes our dynamic community of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to improve patient care through education, research, and advocacy. As the premier global organization for foot and ankle care, AOFAS delivers exceptional events and resources for continuous education, funds and promotes innovative research, and broadens patient understanding of foot and ankle conditions and treatments. By emphasizing collaboration and excellence, AOFAS inspires ever-increasing levels of professional performance leading to improved patient outcomes. For more information visit the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society online at aofas.org.

Contact:
Elizabeth Edwards
eedwards@aofas.org
847-430-5091