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Physician-Led Education Platform To Help Master Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Our Mission

CFAR was founded on the principle that a comprehensive understanding leads to better surgical outcomes. This principle emphasizes evidence-based learning, collaborative knowledge exchange, and continuous practice of refinement. By fostering these values, CFAR aims to equip its members with the skills and confidence needed to manage challenging cases. This will improve patient care and advance the discipline of foot and ankle reconstruction.

Furthermore, CFAR transcends beyond an informative educational platform. A key component of our curriculum is conceptual thinking. It emphasizes how concepts must be processed and managed within our curriculum. This approach encourages surgeons to critically analyze cases, adapt strategies, and refine their techniques through peer feedback and shared experiences. As a result, surgeons have the opportunity to develop their unique approach to thinking, planning, and operating in a complex, reconstructive environment.

The shift occurs here. When surgeons extend beyond technique and realize the true meaning of precision.

Our Vision

CFAR was created to address a gap that many practicing physicians and surgeons felt but rarely discussed openly.

CFAR extends beyond the required training to practice medicine. It is an extension of residency training with an in-depth analysis of each clinical entity. It's an educational platform that builds on the structured critical thinking required in challenging case management. This platform provides a space for surgeons to explore advanced problem-solving, emphasizing not just technical skills but the art of decision-making under pressure. By fostering collaboration and reflection, CFAR equips practitioners to handle complex scenarios with confidence, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and professional growth in the field.

With CFAR, the vision is straightforward: build an educational system that connects pathology to surgical decision-making, teaches surgeons to evaluate and plan systematically, and prepares them for routine and complex cases. Not a shortcut to competence, but a foundation for long-term surgical growth.

Thinking about Thinking

CFAR is structured so that each lecture delves deeper into a specific problem. Surgeons master technical approaches and develop a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts. By emphasizing structured learning and reflective practice, CFAR supports continuous self-improvement. This enables surgeons to adapt to evolving challenges - metacognition.

Led by Practicing Foot and Ankle Surgeons

CFAR's true value lies in our faculty. Our platform is built and taught exclusively by practicing orthopedic and podiatric surgeons with decades of international and national experience. The cases and concepts explored were developed in real time in the operating room. They addressed complex reconstructions, revisional surgeries, and instances where the initial approach failed, and an alternative plan had to be devised. Every lecture and discussion reflects what occurred in real time, rather than textbook scenarios.

This practical, experience-driven approach ensures that surgeons not only learn techniques but also understand the reasoning behind them. By bridging theory and practice, CFAR fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for handling unpredictable surgical scenarios with confidence and adaptability in diverse clinical environments.

Founding Surgeons

CFAR is driven by a group of orthopedic and reconstructive foot and ankle surgeons committed to advancing surgical education.

Dr. Bhavesh Shah

D.P.M.

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Karli Richards

D.P.M.

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Dr. Timothy Miller

D.P.M.

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Warren Windram

D.P.M.

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Why Complex Reconstruction Requires Structured Learning

Foot and ankle reconstruction is unpredictable. When you face a severe deformity, a failed prior surgery, or an unexpected finding mid-procedure, memorized steps are not enough.

Textbooks teach you how to perform a perfect surgery. But they rarely teach you what to do when things go wrong.

True mastery requires structured learning. This means having a clear mental framework to handle the unexpected. To succeed in complex cases, you need:

  • A reliable evaluation process to see the full scope of the deformity.
  • Clear decision-making pathways for when your primary plan changes.
  • The ability to adapt safely and confidently while under pressure.

What We Provide:

This platform does not just teach you surgical techniques. We teach you how to think through the surgery. Our structured learning platform gives you the repeatable frameworks you need to manage the most difficult cases with absolute control.

  • Clear evaluation frameworks
  • Decision making pathways
  • The ability to adapt intraoperatively

Who Should Join

CFAR is designed for surgeons who want more than surface level education.

This includes:

  • Surgeons performing or transitioning into reconstructive procedures
  • Physicians seeking deeper understanding beyond routine cases
  • Clinicians who want honest discussion of complications and failures
  • Surgeons focused on improving decision making, not just technique

CFAR provides that structure.

Move Beyond Textbook Technique. Gain True Clinical Clarity.

Complex foot and ankle reconstruction demands more than memorized steps. If you are ready to move past rigid textbook formulas and develop structured thinking, real-world insight, and the confidence to pivot mid-case, CFAR is the platform for you.

Committee Members

Expert Surgeons. Master Educators

Meet the surgeons at the forefront of foot and ankle reconstruction education. Our interdisciplinary faculty brings decades of specialized experience in navigating the most complex pathologies through evidence-based research and practical insight.

Maria Cifone

D.P.M

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Zeeshan S. Husain

D.P.M

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Timothy Miller

D.P.M.

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Roland Ramdass

D.P.M

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Karli Richards

D.P.M.

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Anthony Schwab

D.P.M.

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Bhavesh Shah

D.P.M., Ed.D., M.B.A.

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Jarrod Shapiro

D.P.M

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Warren Windram

D.P.M.

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Clinical Clarity

Complex foot and ankle reconstruction demands more than memorized steps. If you are ready to move past rigid textbook formulas and develop structured thinking, real-world insight, and the confidence to pivot mid-case, CFAR is the platform for you.

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With experience spanning the operating room, elite athletics, and international sports organizations, Dr. Richards focuses on advancing the role of education in surgical and sports medicine excellence. At CFAR, she works to bridge the gap between clinical research and real-world practice.
Her efforts center on delivering evidence-based learning in reconstructive surgery, podiatric sports medicine, and injury prevention. She is committed to equipping emerging foot and ankle surgeons with practical insight and progressive clinical perspectives that improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Miller is dedicated to advancing foot and ankle care through education, collaboration, and innovation. As part of the CFAR Education Committee, he contributes to an environment focused on case-based learning, evidence-driven practice, and continuous improvement.
He focuses on growing learning programs, encouraging teamwork across specialties, and helping doctors adopt new surgical techniques. His work also shows a strong commitment to mentoring others and supporting the future of the field.
Dr. Windram joined the CFAR committee with a strong sense of responsibility to give back to the community that shaped his surgical philosophy and patient-centered approach.
He values CFAR’s mission of service-driven care and clinical excellence. Through his involvement, he aims to mentor and share knowledge with the next generation of physicians, reinforcing both technical skill and professional purpose.
It's important to foster a culture of shared learning and growth amongst physicians. It empowers us to deliver the best possible care to our patients.
A passion for lifelong learning to continually improve knowledge and skills has been my primary philosophy that drives me professionally and in training residents. Finding the root cause of the foot and ankle pathology is based on a fundamental understanding of biomechanics and surgical principles and how that impacts the foot and ankle function. I have been involved in podiatric residency training for the past 20+ years and am continually surprised to discover new ideas and techniques while teaching them. Learning is an active process that is a two-way street between the trainee and trainer. I hope to share my philosophy and energy by serving on the CFAR committee.
Volunteering with CFAR allows me to bring specialized surgical care to those who need it most. Through our work, we relieve pain, restore mobility, and transform lives. Beyond surgery, CFAR focuses on collaboration and educating our peers to create a lasting impact. It is a privilege to help advance reconstructive care and improve lives.
Growing up, I was involved in competitive athletics, leading up to my time as a collegiate football player. Initially, my drive was fueled solely by the love of competition. Throughout my time in athletic practice, I organically fell in love with my new passion: Learning and Educating. Years after my own time as a player, that love for the classroom evolved into a passion for mentoring high school and collegiate athletes.
Coming from a family with no medical background, my initial goal was simply to serve humanity. Ultimately, my passion for complex reconstruction was driven by a deeper desire to be involved in initiatives much bigger than myself.
This was clearer after returning from a weeklong mission trip with an Operational Footprint to Honduras, not only was my career put in perspective, but my life as well.
Following graduation from Fellowship, I will practice at Shasta Orthopaedics in Northern California training fellows and residents.
I look forward to paying forward the knowledge my mentors gave, using CFAR as a vital outlet to make that impact.
Medical education has shifted dramatically with the rise of smartphones, AI, and online information. While medical knowledge is now widely accessible, distinguishing credible, evidence-based guidance from opinion-driven content remains a real challenge for developing physicians. This gap can lead to errors in clinical decision-making, making critical thinking and practical, evidence-based education more important than ever.
CFAR addresses this directly. Built by physicians for physicians, it delivers expert, factually grounded continuing medical education through two hours of structured didactic and practical discussion per topic. Presenters and panelists share experiential knowledge, debate differing views, and engage with live questions in real time.
What sets CFAR apart is its interdisciplinary, international approach. It bridges the gap between theory and clinical application, equipping doctors to make informed decisions and deliver better patient care in a rapidly evolving medical landscape.
I am honored to support the CFAR team. Any organization focused on making podiatric education affordable, accessible, and high-quality will always have my backing. Contributing my time to help bring this excellent resource to life is a true privilege.