Board Qualified Newsletters

Read about what we've been up to over the past year and priorities for the future; learn how to maximize your LEAD experience and promote your board certification; and join us in congratulating newly ABFAS Board Certified and Board Qualified DPMs, honoring the 2023 Michael L. Stone award recipients, and recognizing the volunteers who spend countless hours serving the organization and the profession.

Mark Your Calendar: Fall Exam Registration | Find Your Exam Pathway | Challenging My Own Misconceptions: Case Review | Extension Requests| Podcast Sneak Peek: Pathway to Certification

Protecting Public Health and the Profession | Changes to 2023 Case Review | Why Seek ABFAS Board Certification? | Profile in Excellence: Nilin Rao, DPM, D.ABFAS

The 2022 newsletter shares LEAD success stories! In addition, ABFAS President Jeffery L. Giesking, DPM, D.ABFAS, discusses the ABFAS commitment to teamwork, we share the results of the recent ABFAS Community Survey, and we explain how we're partnering with students. Finally, we remember Past President Samuel S. Mendicino, DPM, D.ABFAS.

Results of the 2022 ABFAS Election, two things to do now to prepare for Case Review, and Ankle Arthrotomy/Arthroscopy Logging Code Updates.

Case Review tips and resources, positive changes in the Board Certification process, and ABFAS presentations at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference.

The 2021 newsletter showcases the new LEAD program of Continuous Certification, outlining program requirements and expectations. An introduction by ABFAS President Amberly C. Paradoa, DPM, introduces stories on the ABFAS commitment to student recruiting, new Board of Directors members and officers, the 2021 Michael L. Stone Award winners, and a new way to communicate your Board Certification.

The 2020 newsletter explains the ways ABFAS Diplomates have risen to the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, and previews the upcoming shift to the new LEAD program of Continuous Certification. An introduction by ABFAS President William R. Adams, DPM, kicks us off. Additional stories cover new Board of Directors members and officers, the 2020 Michael L. Stone Award winners, and the #FootFirst photo campaign!

Highlights include: Successful Part II CBPS Preparation, New ACFAS Board Members, and #footfirst.

This year’s newsletter features stories on the exciting changes coming to ABFAS certification. With an introduction by Board President Keith L. Jacobson, DPM, additional stories profile our newly elected Board members and officers, the 2019 Michael L. Stone Award winners, our #footfirst campaign, and a whole lot more!

Highlights include: Preparing for Case Review, Documentation, Changes for 2020 Case Review, Case Submission, Successful CBPS Exam Preparation, The Value of ABFAS Certification, 2020 Conferences, and #footfirst.

Highlights include: Meet ABFAS' New Secretary/Treasurer, Proper Logging in PLS, Changes to 2020 Case Submission, A Special Thank You, and #footfirst.

Highlights include: ABFAS' Board of Directors Elects New Officers, ABFAS Sits Down With Dr. Michelle Butterworth - Newly Elected to the Board of Directors, Annual Fee Information, Case Log Requirements, Introducing ABFAS Podcasts, 2020 Conferences, and #footfirst.

Highlights include: ABFAS Announces 2019 Board of Director Election Results, ABFAS Board Certification Examinations Schedule and 2020 Conferences.

Highlights include: Preparing for Board Certification: Successful CBPS Preparation, Preparing for Board Certification, 2019 Stone Award Winners, Certification Examination Schedule, and 2019 Conferences.

Highlights include: Learn More About the CBPS Exam, Certification Examination Schedule, and 2019 Conferences.

Highlights include: ABFAS Certification, Mislogging Cases, Uploading Images to PLS, and 2019 Conferences.

Highlights include: Case Review: What You Need to Know, Case Review: Required Documents, Image Submission Requirements, Podiatric H&P/Assessment, Documenting Complications, and Proper Logging in PLS.

ABFAS is proud to share our 2018 Fall Newsletter. Titled “Change” this newsletter features changes that will be coming to the ABFAS Certification Process in September 2020. Additional stories profile our newly elected Board members, ABFAS exam results, and our 2018 Stone Michael L. Stone Award recipients.

Highlights include: PLS Case Logging, Final Opportunity to get ABFAS Board Certified, New Policy on Annual Fees, and 2018 Conferences.