Gina R. AmicaTerra, DPM, FACFAS | New York

Biography

Dr. Gina AmicaTerra graduated magna cum laude from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology before earning her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree with honors from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science.

She then completed a PM&S-36 residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA, in 2016. In 2018, she achieved ABFAS Board Certification in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.

Following residency, she joined Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Twin Tiers, a busy private surgical practice in the Finger Lakes region of New York, where she is now a partner and owner. She is an active member of the Guthrie Corning Hospital Department of Surgery. Alongside running her practice, she has remained dedicated to advancing the profession through her involvement with ABFAS.

Since earning board certification, she has served as a Case Reviewer annually since 2019 and on the Appeals Committee since its inception in 2023. She has been a member of the Case Review Committee from 2019 to the present and contributed to the Exam Blueprint Task Force in 2020.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children. She is passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle, as well as cooking, baking, and spending time outdoors paddleboarding on the lake.

Personal Statement

I am honored to seek a position on the ABFAS Board of Directors. Since earning board certification in 2018, I have been committed to supporting ABFAS' mission of excellence in foot and ankle surgery. I have served on the Case Review Committee and as a Case Reviewer since 2019, contributed to the Exam Blueprint Committee, and joined the Appeals Committee in 2023.

Through my involvement, I’ve helped shape positive changes, particularly in the Case Review and newly added appeals processes. These efforts aim to improve pass rates and ensure candidates are fairly evaluated, while upholding the high standards of board certification.

As a practicing foot and ankle surgeon in a small-town private practice with two colleagues, I have a deep understanding of the real-world challenges faced by both candidates and Diplomates. As a female surgeon, I recognize the unique obstacles women encounter in training, practice, and certification. I am particularly focused on reducing unnecessary barriers to certification, especially for all young physicians.

It is crucial to create an environment where all practitioners can thrive and reach their full potential. I am committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our profession and in leadership roles. Representation matters—not only for the patients who benefit from diverse perspectives but also for the next generation of surgeons who seek mentors and role models to guide their careers. It would be a privilege to represent our members and advance the goals of ABFAS. Thank you for your consideration.