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Spring 2022 examination registration is now open.
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The LEAD Program is live

ABFAS has transitioned its ten-year Maintenance of Certification programs to the LEAD Continuous Certification program.
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ABFAS Diplomates explain the LEAD Continuous Certification 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, In-Training
2022 Final-year In-training Examinations (ITE)
Exam Starts
October 11
Exam Ends
October 12
Registration Opens: June 1, 2022

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Board Qualification & Certification
Spring 2022 Foot and RRA Surgery Didactic and NEW CBPS Examinations
Exam Starts
March 17
Exam Ends
March 18
Registration Opens: November 1, 2021

Registration Closes: March 3, 2022

Foot Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: March 17, 2022

RRA Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: March 18, 2022

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: March 17, 2022

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: March 18, 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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    ABFAS Statement on Certificates of Added Qualifications

    ABFAS statement on the American Board of Podiatric Medicine's (ABPM) Certificates of Added Qualifications (CAQs).

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    ABFAS 2021 Highlights

    In 2021, ABFAS elected new board officers and directors, made positive changes to the certification process, and prepared for the imminent launch of the LEAD Continuous Certification program. In addition, ABFAS continued to provide service to Diplomates and candidates while taking steps to keep its volunteers and staff safe during the time of COVID-19.

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