Spring 2023 Part I Exams Registration

November 1-February 28

ABFAS Statement on Opening of ABPM’s Certificate Registration

Diplomates: Participate Now in LEAD

LEAD Quarter 1: January 1–March 31

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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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Latest News

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LEAD System End-Of-Year Maintenance
The LEAD system is currently undergoing end-of-year maintenance. As a result, your LEAD history and participation may not show at this time.
ABFAS 2022 “Surgeons of Tomorrow” Contest Winners
ABFAS announces 2022 “Surgeons of Tomorrow” Student Conference Scholarship Contest winners.
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.

Important Dates

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New York State Podiatric Medical Association Clinical Conference
January 19 to 22, 2023

New York, NY
Florida Podiatric Medical Association Science & Management Symposium
February 2 to 5, 2023

Lake Buena Vista, FL
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference
February 9 to 12, 2023

Los Angeles, CA