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Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence

Since our organization’s founding in 1975, one theme has remained constant: our commitment to excellence. Please join us in celebrating 50 years with this special video.
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A Credential You Can Trust

ABFAS safeguards public health and well-being by certifying and continuously assessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of podiatric surgeons to ensure excellence in surgical care.
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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 1, 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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    ABFAS Announces New CEO

    The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery is pleased to announce that Angela J. McGoff, ICE-CCP, will serve as the next Chief Executive Officer. She will begin in her new role on July 14, 2025.

  • Announcing the 2025 ABFAS Election Results

    Please join us in congratulating newly-elected board member Gina R. AmicaTerra, DPM, FACFAS, and returning board members Dustin L. Kruse, DPM, FACFAS, and Diana E. Rogers, DPM, FACFAS.

  • APMSA delegates present ABFAS with 2024 Partner of the Year Award
    Students Honor ABFAS with Partner of the Year Award

    At their recent House of Delegates meeting, the student delegation of the American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association presented ABFAS leadership with the 2024 Partner of the Year Award.

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