Presenting the Upgraded LEAD Platform

The enhanced LEAD site is live! 2025 Quarter 1 is available now through March 31.

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My Exam Pathway

Use this interactive tool to determine the exams you need to become ABFAS Board Qualified and/or Board Certified.

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Earn CME for LEAD

Diplomates can now earn CME credits for each completed quarter of the LEAD Continuous Certification Program.

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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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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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Exam Dates

Part II Case Review

Spring 2025 Part II Case Review Examination

Registration Opens:
November 4, 2024

Registration Closes:
December 6, 2024

Candidates Receive Facility Audit Instructions:
December 10, 2024

Facility Audit Upload Deadline:
January 8, 2025

Selected Procedures List Available:
January 22, 2025

Case Documentation Upload Deadline:
March 14, 2025

Case Reviewers Meet:
April 10–12, 2025
Candidates do not attend Case Review.

Results are available 6–8 weeks after reviewers meet.

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Board Qualification & Certification

Fall 2025 Foot & RRA Surgery Didactic and NEW CBPS Exams

Exam Starts: September 25
Exam Ends: September 26

Registration Opens:
June 2, 2025

Registration Closes:
September 12, 2025

Foot Surgery Didactic Exam Date:
September 25, 2025

RRA Surgery Didactic Exam Date:
September 26, 2025

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Exam Date:
September 25, 2025

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Exam Date:
September 26, 2025

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In-Training

2025 PGY-1 & -2 (and PGY-3 in 4-year programs) In-training Exams (ITEs)

Exam Starts: September 15
Exam Ends: September 20

Registration Opens:
June 2, 2025

Registration Closes:
September 1, 2025

Exam Period:
September 15–20, 2025

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Final-Year

2025 Final-year In-training Exams (ITEs)

Exam Starts: September 25
Exam Ends: September 26

Registration Opens:
June 2, 2025

Registration Closes:
September 12, 2025

Foot Surgery Didactic Final-year ITE Date:
September 25, 2025

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Final-year ITE Date:
September 25, 2025

RRA Surgery Didactic Final-year ITE Date:
September 26, 2025

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Final-year ITE Date:
September 26, 2025

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Latest News

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ABFAS Presents Stone Awards to Outstanding Students
On March 27, ABFAS President Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS, presented the Michael L. Stone, DPM, Outstanding Professional Conduct Awards to nine exceptional individuals.
ABFAS Statement on 2025 APMA House of Delegates Propositions
This weekend, the APMA House of Delegates will vote on several propositions that seek to split the autonomy of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. ABFAS leadership will attend to share our concerns.
ABFAS Board Appoints Interim CEO to Succeed Retiring CEO Kathy Kreiter
The ABFAS Board of Directors has appointed Thomas E. Harlow, CAE, CPA, to serve as interim CEO during the search process to replace retiring CEO/Executive Director Kathy Kreiter.

Important Dates

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The Western Foot and Ankle Conference
June 19 to 22, 2025

Anaheim, CA
APMA Annual Scientific Meeting (The National)
July 24 to 27, 2025

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX