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LEAD Site Access Restored

October 2, 2025

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ABFAS Announces Case Review Changes For 2026

September 19, 2025

The ABFAS Board of Directors is proud to introduce important updates to the Case Review process that potentially allow candidates to become Board Certified sooner after residency.

ABFAS Announces New CEO

June 5, 2025

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

May 1, 2025

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.

Students Honor ABFAS with Partner of the Year Award

April 22, 2025

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.

ABFAS Presents Stone Awards to Outstanding Students

April 2, 2025

On March 27, ABFAS President Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS, presented the Michael L. Stone, DPM, Outstanding Professional Conduct Awards to nine exceptional individuals.

ABFAS Statement on 2025 APMA House of Delegates Propositions

March 13, 2025

This weekend, the APMA House of Delegates will vote on several propositions that seek to split the autonomy of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. ABFAS leadership will attend to share our concerns.

ABFAS Board Appoints Interim CEO to Succeed Retiring CEO Kathy Kreiter

February 15, 2025

The ABFAS Board of Directors has appointed Thomas E. Harlow, CAE, CPA, to serve as interim CEO during the search process to replace retiring CEO/Executive Director Kathy Kreiter.

ABFAS Board Begins Search for New CEO/Executive Director

February 4, 2025

The ABFAS Board of Directors announces the search process to replace retiring CEO/Executive Director Kathy Kreiter, who has served the organization and the profession for the past 10 years.

ABFAS 2024 Surgeons of Tomorrow Contest Winners Announced

November 15, 2024

The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery announced Jordan Jefferson from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and JoAnn Micah Sedoriosa from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science as the winners of the 2024 ABFAS Surgeons of Tomorrow Student Conference Scholarship Contest.

Call to Action: Submit Comments on CPME 220/230 Draft Revisions

July 8, 2024

The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) seeks input on the recently revised CPME 220, “Standards and Requirements for Recognition of a Specialty Board for Podiatric Medical Practice,” and CPME 230, “Procedures for Recognition of a Specialty Board for Podiatric Medical Practice.” This is your opportunity to weigh in on the future of board certification.

ABFAS Statement on AMA Article

June 21, 2024

As a certifying board that holds our Diplomates to the highest standards, we are extremely disappointed to see the recently published article, What's the difference between orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists?, featuring numerous inaccuracies and half-truths. The AMA/author appear to be describing the podiatric profession 75 years ago, failing to recognize the evolution of our education and contributions to the medical field.

Announcing the 2024 ABFAS Election Results

May 1, 2024

Please join us in congratulating newly-elected board member Thanh L. Dinh, DPM, FACFAS, and returning board members Michael D. Dujela, DPM, FACFAS, and Roland S. Ramdass, DPM, FACFAS.

Shaping the Future of Podiatric Surgery: A Profile on Dr. Nicole Bauerly

April 17, 2024

ABFAS President Nicole A. Bauerly, DPM, FACFAS, shares her journey navigating the world of medicine as a woman, the pathways to leadership within her profession, and her aspirations for the future in this interview by Jeneen Elagha, TUSPM Class of 2024.

ABFAS Welcomes Scott Nelson, DPM, FACFAS, to Board of Directors

February 15, 2024

On February 2, the ABFAS Board of Directors appointed Scott Nelson, DPM, FACFAS, to fill the vacancy left by the departure of ABFAS Director Katie Swanstrom, DPM, FACFAS.

ABFAS Recognizes Outstanding Students with Stone Awards

February 2, 2024

On February 1, ABFAS President Nicole A. Bauerly, DPM, D.ABFAS, FACFAS, presented the Michael L. Stone, DPM, Outstanding Professional Conduct Awards to nine exceptional individuals.

ABFAS Announces 2023 Surgeons of Tomorrow Contest Winners

November 21, 2023

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.

Introducing CME for LEAD

August 21, 2023

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 for Graduating Residents

June 28, 2023

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.

Announcing the 2023 ABFAS Election Results

May 2, 2023

Please join us in congratulating newly-elected board members Timothy J. Mineo, DPM, D.ABFAS, FACFAS, and Vito Speciale, DPM, D.ABFAS, FACFAS, and returning board member Katie M. Swanstrom, DPM, D.ABFAS, FACFAS.