WHO WE ARE

BoardsBlast is led by a group of board-certified surgeons providing a highly interactive and collaborative approach to support Podiatric surgeons in their quest to pass the ABFAS certification, qualification, and in-training exam.


The team was brought together by the shared goal of improving Board Certification Examination pass rates. Our co-founders and instructors are fully committed to helping you succeed on your upcoming ABFAS examinations!

Lisa Levick-Doane

DPM, FACFAS

  • Original Creator of BoardsBlast
  • Kipferl Foot & Ankle Centers in Chicagoland area
  • Attending physician RUSH residency
  • Podiatry Today blogger
  • ACFAS Education Committee

Mary Ellen Brucato

DPM, FACFAS

  • Owner & founder of Brucato Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Secretary/Treasurer, ACFAS Tri-State Region
  • Faculty, The Pediatric Foot and Ankle Fellowship
  • Attending physician:
  • Morristown Medical Center Podiatric Residency
  • University Hospital (Rutgers) Podiatric Residency
  • Coordinator of Clinical Research, St. Barnabas Podiatric Residency
  • ACFAS Regional Speaker
  • ACFAS Practice Management Committee Member
  • Podiatry Board Chair, New Jersey Doctor Physician Alliance

Jennifer Van

DPM, MBA, FACFAS, FACPM

  • Chair and Clinical Associate Professor, Temple University School of Podiatry – Dept. of Surgery
  • Section Chief, Podiatric Surgery – Temple Jeanes Hospital
  • Externship Director, TUH Podiatric Surgical Residency
  • Vice-President, ACFAS Tri-State Region
  • ACFAS Regional and National Speaker
  • ACFAS Arthroscopy Course Faculty
  • ACFAS Practice Management Committee
  • ACFAS Credentialing Advisory Team

Shital Sharma

DPM, FACFAS


  • Program Director, Carepoint Health- Hoboken UMC Residency Program
  • Chair, Department of Podiatry CarePoint Health
  • Residency Site Director, Surgicore Surgical Center System & Carepoint Health- Christ Hospital
  • Industry Speaker