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Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence

Since our organization’s founding in 1975, one theme has remained constant: our commitment to excellence. Please join us in celebrating 50 years with this special video.
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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

ABFAS safeguards public health and well-being by certifying and continuously assessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of podiatric surgeons to ensure excellence in surgical care.
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Prepare for Your ABFAS Fall Exams

The webinar, Navigating the ABFAS Didactic & CBPS Exams provides exam-taking tips and step-by-step guidance on how to approach a CBPS exam case.
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Exam Dates


Part II Case Review
Spring 2027 Part II Case Review Examination
Exam Starts
April 8
Exam Ends
April 10
Registration Opens:
November 2, 2026

Registration Closes:
December 7, 2026

Candidates Receive Facility Audit Instructions:
December 9, 2026

Facility Audit Upload Deadline:
January 11, 2027

Selected Procedures List Available:
January 18, 2027

Case Documentation Upload Deadline:
March 8, 2027

Case Reviewers Meet:
April 8–10, 2027
Candidates do not attend Case Review.

Results are available 6–8 weeks after reviewers meet.
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Board Qualification & Certification
Fall 2026 Foot & RRA Surgery Didactic and NEW CBPS Exams
Exam Starts
October 19
Exam Ends
October 22
Registration Opens:
June 1, 2026

Registration Closes:
September 29, 2026

Foot Surgery Didactic Exam Date:
October 19, 2026

RRA Surgery Didactic Exam Date:
October 22, 2026

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Exam Date:
October 19, 2026

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Exam Date:
October 22, 2026
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In-Training
2026 PGY-1 & -2 (and PGY-3 in 4-year programs) In-training Exams (ITEs)
Exam Starts
September 14
Exam Ends
September 19
Registration Opens:
June 1, 2026

Registration Closes:
August 31, 2026

Exam Period:
September 14–19, 2026

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Final-Year
2026 Final-year In-training Exams (ITEs)
Exam Starts
October 19
Exam Ends
October 23
Registration Opens:
June 1, 2026

Registration Closes:
August 31, 2026

Foot Surgery Didactic Final-year ITE Date:
October 19, 2026

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Final-year ITE Date:
October 19, 2026

RRA Surgery Didactic Final-year ITE Date:
October 22, 2026

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Final-year ITE Date:
October 22, 2026
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  • ABFAS Announces 2026-2027 Officers
  • Announcing the 2026 ABFAS Election Results

    Please join us in congratulating newly-elected board member Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS, and returning board members Timothy J. Mineo, DPM, FACFAS, and Scott C. Nelson DPM, FACFAS.

  • ABFAS Announces 2026 Stone Award Recipients

    The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery announced the 2026 Michael L. Stone, DPM, Outstanding Professional Conduct Award recipients, honoring ten graduating podiatric medical students recognized for exemplary professionalism, ethics, and conduct. The awards were presented on February 24, 2026, during the ABFAS 52nd Annual Business Meeting in Las Vegas.

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