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LEAD Quarter 4: October 1–December 31
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Use this new interactive tool to determine the exams you need to become ABFAS Board Qualified and/or Board Certified.
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Earn CME for LEAD

Diplomates can now earn CME credits for each completed quarter of the LEAD Continuous Certification Program.
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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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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


Board Qualification & Certification
Spring 2024 Foot and RRA Surgery Didactic and NEW CBPS Examinations
Exam Starts
March 12
Exam Ends
March 13
Registration Opens: November 1, 2023

Registration Closes: February 27, 2024

Foot Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: March 12, 2024

RRA Surgery Didactic Examination
Exam Date: March 13, 2024

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: March 12, 2024

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Examination
Exam Date: March 13, 2024
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Part II Case Review
Spring 2024 Part II Case Review Examination
Registration Opens:
November 1, 2023

Registration Closes:
December 8, 2023

Candidates Receive Facility Audit Instructions:
December 12, 2023

Facility Audit Upload Deadline:
January 5, 2024

Selected Procedures List Available:
January 19, 2024

Case Documentation Upload Deadline:
March 15, 2024

Case Reviewers Meet:
April 11–13, 2024
Candidates do not attend Case Review.

Results are available 6–8 weeks after reviewers meet.
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In-Training
2024 PGY-1 & 2 (and PGY-3 in 4-year programs) In-training Examinations (ITEs)
Exam Starts
September 16
Exam Ends
September 21
Registration Opens:
June 3, 2024

Registration Closes:
September 2, 2024

Exam Period:
September 16–21, 2024

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Final-Year
2024 Final-year In-training Examinations (ITEs)
Exam Starts
September 27
Exam Ends
September 30
Registration Opens:
June 3, 2024

Registration Closes:
September 13, 2024

Final-year Foot Surgery Didactic In-training Exam Date:
September 27, 2024

Final-year RRA Surgery Didactic In-training Exam Date:
September 30, 2024

Final-year Foot Surgery NEW CBPS In-training Exam Date:
September 27, 2024

Final-year RRA Surgery NEW CBPS In-training Exam Date:
September 30, 2024
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  • Paul Adeyemi and Olivia Mackey
    ABFAS Announces 2023 Surgeons of Tomorrow Contest Winners

    The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery announced Paul Adeyemi from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and Olivia Mackey from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine as the winners of the 2023 ABFAS Surgeons of Tomorrow Student Conference Scholarship Contest.

  • LEAD CME
    Introducing CME for LEAD

    ABFAS Diplomates can now earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for each completed quarter of the LEAD Continuous Certification Program. To earn LEAD CME credit, Diplomates must complete all 30 questions in a quarter.

  • Words of Wisdom
    Words of Wisdom for Graduating Residents

    Members of the ABFAS Board of Directors have words of wisdom and support for graduating residents as they begin the next phase of their careers.

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