Diplomate Newsletters

  • July 2023 LEAD Newsletter Thumbnail_Clock July 2023 LEAD Newsletter

    July 6, 2023

    LEAD Quarter 3 Now Open | How to Renew Your Certification | The Evolution of a LEAD Question | Featured FAQ: LEAD Question Feedback
  • May 2023 Diplomate Newsletter Thumbnail Image May 2023 Diplomate Newsletter

    July 6, 2023

    Website Maintenance | New Member Benefit | Case Review Misconceptions | Election Results | Podcast Sneak Peek: Women & ABFAS Certification | ABMS Formative Assessments
  • Nilin Rao November 2022 Board Qualified Newsletter

    November 16, 2022

    Protecting Public Health and the Profession | Changes to 2023 Case Review | Why Seek ABFAS Board Certification? | Profile in Excellence: Nilin Rao, DPM, D.ABFAS
  • ABFAS 2022 Annual Newsletter ABFAS 2022 Newsletter

    October 15, 2022

    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.
  • Sept. 2022 Diplomate Newsletter September 2022 Diplomate Newsletter

    September 29, 2022

    Protecting Public Health and the Profession, CPME Seeking Comment on the SBRC Process, and a profile of Nilin Rao, DPM, D.ABFAS.
  • June 2022 Board Qualified Newsletter June 2022 Board Qualified Newsletter

    June 21, 2022

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

    May 20, 2022

    Results of the 2022 ABFAS Election, how LEAD impacts Diplomates’ Board Certification, and the differences in ABFAS practice statuses.
  • February 2022 Board Qualified Newsletter February 2022 Board Qualified Newsletter

    May 4, 2022

    Case Review tips and resources, positive changes in the Board Certification process, and ABFAS presentations at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference.
  • February 2022 Diplomate Newsletter February 2022 Diplomate Newsletter

    May 4, 2022

    It's time for Diplomates to start the LEAD assessment. Plus: updates on the ABFAS Annual Meeting and ABFAS presentations at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference.
  • December 2021 Diplomate Newsletter December 2021 Diplomate Newsletter

    May 4, 2022

    ABFAS Statement on Certificates of Added Qualifications, the D.ABFAS professional notation, and an update on the LEAD program.
  • ABFAS 2021 Newsletter cover ABFAS 2021 Newsletter

    October 29, 2021

    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.
  • August 2021 Diplomate Newsletter thumbnail August 2021 Diplomate Newsletter

    September 8, 2021

    Updated Web Resources on ABFAS Continuous Certification, as well as the presentation of the 2021 Michael L. Stone Awards.
  • Cover of the ABFAS 2020 Newsletter ABFAS 2020 Newsletter

    May 21, 2021

    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!
  • January 2020 Diplomate Newsletter

    March 11, 2020

    Highlights include: ABFAS Annual Business Meeting, 2020 ACFAS Scientific Conference, Recertification and Self-assessment Practice Examinations, New ACFAS Board Members, CREC Evaluator Recruitment, Board Certification Advertising, DPM Mentor Network, and #footfirst.
  • ABFAS 2019 Newsletter

    January 7, 2020

    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!
  • October 2019 Diplomate Newsletter

    October 2, 2019

    Highlights include: Meet ABFAS' New Secretary/Treasurer, New Find a Surgeon Feature Highlights DPM's Certification, ABFAS Thanks Marty Pressman, DPM, and Ron Ray, DPM, for Their Commitment to the Profession, Exam Registration Opens for the Recertification and Self-Assessment Exams, and #footfirst.
  • July 2019 Diplomate Newsletter

    July 9, 2019

    Highlights include: ABFAS Sits Down With Dr. Michelle Butterworth— Newly Elected to the Board of Directors, Annual Fee Information, Introducing ABFAS Podcasts, DPM Mentors Network, Board Certification is Important to Your Patients!, and 2020 Conferences.
  • April 2019 Diplomates Newsletter

    April 3, 2019

    Highlights include: ABFAS Certification, Advertising Guidelines, 2019 Stone Award Winners, Board Certification is Important to Your Patients!, and 2019 Conferences.
  • January 2019 Diplomate Newsletter

    January 7, 2019

    Highlights include: 2019 ABFAS Annual Meeting, Giving Back to the Podiatric Community, DPM Mentors Network, ABFAS Certification Matters, and 2019 Conferences.
  • November 2018 Diplomate Newsletter

    November 6, 2018

    Highlights include: Recertification: Uploading Case Logs, Who's Who at ABFAS?, and Spring Examination Schedule.