Everything You Need to Know About ABFAS Board Certification

Dr. Butterworth attended the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, followed by a surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems/Presbyterian Medical Center.  She currently lives in Kingstree, Sc and is employed by the Medical University of South Carolina. 

Dr. Butterworth is a Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  She is currently the President-Elect for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS).  She is also Chairman of their Communications Committee and a member of the Exam Prep Task Force and Credentials Committee.  She has also served on the Cognitive Exam Committee, Online Study Guide Committee, and Bylaws task force.  She is also a member of the PICA Medical Advisory Committee and is Immediate Past Chairman of the Podiatry Institute. She is also Past President of the South Carolina Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Dujela practices at Washington Orthopaedic Center in Olympia, WA and is director of fellowship training. 

He has served with ACFAS for over ten years in leadership positions and is the conference co-chair this year. 
Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is Co-Chair 
of the AO North America DPM programs. 

Dustin Kruse graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH with a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and Master’s degree in Bioethics. He then went onto the Ohio college of Podiatric Medicine.  He then completed his 3 year Podiatric Medicine and surgery residency at Highlands/Presbyterian-St. Luke’s residency in Denver, CO.   

Upon completion of residency, he joined Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center where he is currently a Physician-Owner.

Dr. Kruse is an attending physician at Highlands/Presbyterian-St. Luke’s residency, serving on the Residency Committee and previously serving as the research director.  He is on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is the current Secretary-Treasurer.  He serves on multiple ABFAS committees.  

He has been on the Colorado Foot and Ankle Society Board of Directors since 2011 serving as scientific chair, APMA house of delegates delegate, CAC-PIAC chair, President for 4 years and currently Immediate Past president.  

He is on the Board of Directors for the Highlands Foot and Ankle Institute and has served as the scientific chairmen, Treasurer, Scientific Coordinator, and current President and CEO.  

He is the former chair of podiatry at his hospital.  

He consults for multiple medical device companies and lectures at several national scientific meetings.  

Laura E. Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS is the Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Biomechanics at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She also serves as Clerkship Director for the Temple University Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program. She currently serves as Chair of the Leadership Development Program Task Force for ACFAS, as well as a member of the Post Graduate Affairs Committee. Other professional involvement includes ABFAS, AACPM Council of Faculties, CPME, and Editor in Chief of the Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.