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In-Training
2021 PGY 1&2 (and 3 in 4-year programs) In-training Examinations (ITE)
Exam Starts
September 20
Exam Ends
September 25
Registration Opens: June 1, 2021

Final PGY Foot Surgery ITE: October 12, 2021

Final PGY RRA Surgery ITE: October 13, 2021
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Board Qualification & Certification
Spring 2021 Foot and RRA Surgery Didactic and NEW CBPS Examinations
Exam Starts
March 1
Exam Ends
March 6
Registration Opens: November 2, 2020

Registration Closes: February 19, 2021

Foot and RRA Surgery Didactic Examinations
Exam Dates: March 1-4, 2021

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: March 5, 2021

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: March 6, 2021
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Part II Case Review
Spring 2021 Part II Case Review Examination
December 11, 2020 - Case Review registration closes.

December 15, 2020 - ABFAS sends candidates instructions for hospital/surgical center audit.

January 22, 2021 - Deadline for hospital/surgical center audit documentation.

February 2, 2021 - List of procedures selected for Case Review is available on the PLS website.

April 2, 2021 - Deadline for candidate submission of complete electronic case documentation.

April 30 - May 1, 2021 - Case Reviewers meet. Candidates do not attend case review.
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Recertification/SAE
Spring 2021 Foot and RRA Surgery Recertification and Self-assessment Examinations
Exam Starts
Cancelled
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