Philadelphia Orthopaedic Surgeon to Serve Leading Foot and Ankle Society
Rosemont, Ill. (October 11, 2024) – Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, Casey J. Humbyrd, MD, MBE, has been named treasurer of the Board of Directors for the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for lower extremity medicine and foot and ankle surgery.
"The AOFAS has been my professional home since my foot and ankle fellowship," Dr. Humbyrd said. "As treasurer, I want to help build on AOFAS's legacy, welcoming in the next generation of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons."
Currently, Dr. Humbyrd serves as chief of the Foot and Ankle Division and the founder of the Program in Surgical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is also an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UPenn.
After earning her medical degree at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, Dr. Humbyrd completed her residency at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and her orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.
For more than a decade, Dr. Humbyrd has been an active member of and contributor to the Society. She has served as a member-at-large on the AOFAS Board of Directors; alternate delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates; chair of the Health Policy Committee, Committee on Outside Interests, and Women's Leadership Task Force; and program co-chair for the 2022 AOFAS Winter Meeting and Annual Meeting. In 2023, Dr. Humbyrd received the Women's Leadership Career Development Award from the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation.
"I am honored to be able to advocate for patients and colleagues through my position on the AOFAS Board of Directors," Dr. Humbyrd said.
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