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Spring 2023 Part I Exams Registration

November 1-February 28
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ABFAS Statement on Opening of ABPM’s Certificate Registration

 
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Diplomates: Participate Now in LEAD

LEAD Quarter 4: October 1-December 31
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A Credential You Can Trust

We strive to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.
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ABFAS Statement on Credentialing & Privileging

The importance of certification provided by the specialty board recognized for assessing the qualification and training of candidates within that specific specialty. 
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Exam Dates


In-Training
2023 PGY 1&2 (and 3 in 4-year programs) In-training Examinations (ITE)
Exam Starts
September 18
Exam Ends
September 23
Registration Opens: June 1, 2023

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Final-Year
2023 Final-year In-training Examinations (ITE)
Registration Opens: June 1, 2023

Final-year Foot Surgery Didactic In-training Exam
Exam Date: October 18, 2023

Final-year RRA Surgery Didactic In-training Exam
Exam Date: October 24, 2023

Final-year Foot Surgery NEW CBPS In-training Exam
Exam Date: October 18, 2023

Final-year RRA Surgery NEW CBPS In-training Exam
Exam Date: October 24, 2023
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Board Qualification & Certification
Spring 2023 Foot and RRA Surgery Didactic and NEW CBPS Examinations
Exam Starts
March 14
Exam Ends
March 15
Registration Opens: November 1, 2022

Registration Closes: February 28, 2023

Foot Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: March 14, 2023

RRA Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: March 15, 2023

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: March 14, 2023

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: March 15, 2023
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Part II Case Review
Spring 2023 Part II Case Review Examination
Registration Opens:
November 1, 2022

Registration Closes:
December 9, 2022

ABFAS Sends Facility Audit Instructions:
December 13, 2022

Facility Audit Upload Deadline:
January 6, 2023

Selected Procedures List Available on PLS:
January 20, 2023

Early Bird Documentation Upload Deadline:
March 10, 2023

Case Documentation Deadline:
March 24, 2023

Case Reviewers meet:
April 13-15, 2023
Candidates do not attend case review.

Results are available six to eight weeks after reviewers meet.
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  • ABFAS 2022 “Surgeons of Tomorrow” Contest Winners

    ABFAS Announces 2022 “Surgeons of Tomorrow” Student Conference Scholarship Contest Winners.

  • Dr. Paradoa and Brian Wong
    ABFAS Partners with Podiatry Students

    Recognizing the vital role the student pipeline plays in ensuring the future of podiatry, ABFAS has partnered with the American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA) to help ensure the future of the profession.

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    Newly Board Qualified and Board Certified DPMs

    We welcome all newly ABFAS Board Qualified DPMs and congratulate new Diplomates. We admire your dedication to the field of foot and ankle surgery. This list includes candidates and Diplomates newly Board Qualified or Certified between Sept. 1, 2021 and Sept. 22, 2022.

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