LEAD launches in 2022!

ABFAS is transitioning 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.

ABFAS Update on COVID-19

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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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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Exam Dates

In-Training

2021 PGY 1&2 (and 3 in 4-year programs) In-training Examinations (ITE)

Exam Starts: September 20
Exam Ends: September 25

Registration Opens: June 1, 2021

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Final-Year, In-Training

2021 Final-Year In-training Examinations (ITE)

Exam Starts: October 12
Exam Ends: October 13

Registration Opens: June 1, 2021

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Board Qualification & Certification

Fall 2021 Foot & RRA Surgery Didactic and NEW CBPS Examinations [2021 Graduated Residents only]

Exam Starts: October 12
Exam Ends: October 13

Registration Opens: June 1, 2021

Registration Closes: September 28, 2021

Foot Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: October 12, 2021

RRA Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: October 13, 2021

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: October 12, 2021

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: October 13, 2021

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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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Scheduled PLS Site Maintenance: Sept. 14, 2021
The Podiatry Logging Service for Surgery (PLS) website will be offline for scheduled maintenance starting at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, September 14.
In Memory of Carl Lawrence
ABFAS is saddened to report the passing on August 28, 2021, of longtime staffer Carl Lawrence, a beloved fixture of the ABFAS community.
A Message from ABFAS President William R. Adams, DPM
The pandemic has been difficult for all of us. Quarantines and patient appointment cancellations have evolved into webinars, teleconferences, and telehealth visits.

Important Dates

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NY22 Podiatric Clinical Conference and Exhibition
January 20 to 24, 2022

New York, NY
Florida Podiatric Medical Association (FPMA/SAM)
January 26 to 31, 2022

Orlando, FL
ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
February 24 to 27, 2022

Austin, TX