Fall 2022 Part I Exams Info

Registration June 1-October 4

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Diplomates: Participate Now in LEAD

LEAD Quarter 2 is now open.

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LEAD Videos and Podcasts

Hear from ABFAS Diplomates about the LEAD program.

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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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New ABFAS 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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Exam Dates

In-Training

2022 PGY 1&2 (and 3 in 4-year programs) In-training Examinations (ITE)

Exam Starts: September 19
Exam Ends: September 24

Registration Opens: June 1, 2022

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Final-Year

2022 Final-year In-training Examinations (ITE)

Exam Starts: October 11
Exam Ends: October 12

Registration Opens: June 1, 2022

Final-year Foot Surgery Didactic In-training Exam
Exam Date: October 11, 2022

Final-year RRA Surgery Didactic In-training Exam
Exam Date: October 12, 2022

Final-year Foot Surgery NEW CBPS In-training Exam
Exam Date: October 11, 2022

Final-year RRA Surgery NEW CBPS In-training Exam
Exam Date: October 12, 2022

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Board Qualification & Certification

Fall 2022 Foot and RRA Surgery Didactic and NEW CBPS Examinations

Exam Starts: October 11
Exam Ends: October 12

Registration Opens: June 1, 2022

Registration Closes: October 4, 2022

Foot Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: October 11, 2022

RRA Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: October 12, 2022

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: October 11, 2022

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: October 12, 2022

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Part II Case Review

Spring 2022 Part II Case Review Examination

Registration Opens:
November 1, 2021

Registration Closes:
December 10, 2021

ABFAS Sends Facility Audit Instructions:
December 14, 2021

Facility Audit Upload Deadline:
January 14, 2022

Selected Procedures List Available on PLS:
January 27, 2022

Early Bird Documentation Upload Deadline:
February 27, 2022

Case Documentation Deadline:
March 11, 2022

Case Reviewers meet:
March 31-April 2, 2022
Candidates do not attend case review.

Results are available six to eight weeks after reviewers meet.

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Latest News

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Announcing the 2022 ABFAS Election Results
The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) is proud to announce the results of the 2022 Board of Directors election. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Michelle L. Butterworth, Dr. Dustin L. Kruse, and Dr. Diana E. Rogers.
ASAE Recognizes LEAD Communications Campaign
ASAE has recognized the LEAD communications campaign with a 2022 Merit Award.
Scheduled Website Down Time: Thursday, April 21
As part of scheduled maintenance, the ABFAS website will be briefly offline for a few minutes on Thursday, April 21, at 6 p.m. Eastern time/3 p.m. Pacific time. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

Important Dates

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The Western Foot and Ankle Conference
June 23 to 26, 2022

Anaheim, CA
The National: APMA Annual Scientific Meeting
July 28 to 31, 2022

Orlando, FL
ASPS Annual Surgical Conference
November 4 to 7, 2022

New Orleans, LA