Diplomates
Congratulations on reaching the status of Board Certified ABFAS Diplomate! Attaining Board Certification is a major professional achievement and a career milestone, and ABFAS offers resources for Diplomates to promote their certification.
LEAD Continuous Certification Program
ABFAS has retired the former Recertification and Self-assessment Exams Diplomates formerly used to maintain their certification. As of January 2022, all Diplomates—regardless of certification expiration year—can now participate in the new LEAD Continuous Certification program.
Diplomate Certificates
After you meet all Board Certification requirements, ABFAS will issue a certificate confirming Diplomate Status in Foot Surgery and/or Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. If you achieve Board Certification in Foot and RRA in the same year, you will receive two separate certificates.
First Time CertificateDiplomates may promote their status using ABFAS promotional materials, including letterheads, publications, logos, and other advertisements. See the Promote Your Certification page.