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Shifting to Continuous Certification

ABFAS is transitioning its ten-year Maintenance of Certification programs to the LEAD program—a process of continuous certification.
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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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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

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In-Training , In-Training Exam
2021 Final-Year In-training Examinations (ITE)
Exam Starts
October 12
Exam Ends
October 13
Registration Opens: June 1, 2021

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Board Qualification & Certification
Fall 2021 Foot & RRA Surgery Didactic and NEW CBPS Examinations [2021 Graduated Residents only]
Exam Starts
October 12
Exam Ends
October 13
Registration Opens: June 1, 2021

Registration Closes: September 28, 2021

Foot Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: October 12, 2021

RRA Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: October 13, 2021

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: October 12, 2021

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: October 13, 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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