American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery ABFAS serves the interests of the public and medical profession by evaluating the initial and continuing qualifications of podiatric foot and ankle surgeons.

ABFAS focuses on two main objectives:

#1. Prepare and Support Candidates

Encourage attainment, through formal training programs, of skills required for the successful practice of the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.

#2. Verify that candidates are qualified to enter the ABFAS certification process. Serve Our Members
Process applications for certification of legally licensed, actively p

racticing foot and ankle surgeons to ascertain candidates’ competency in the art and science of foot and ankle surgery. Grant certification status to candidates who have successfully met the guidelines for demonstrating competency and proficiency in the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.

ABFAS certification represents more than professional achievement. It can help shape a surgeon's career. It leads to hos...
09/04/2026

ABFAS certification represents more than professional achievement. It can help shape a surgeon's career. It leads to hospital credentialing, creates leadership opportunities, supports specialized surgical practice, and empowers continued professional growth. This level of excellence doesn't simply open doors, it creates new possibilities.

Are you a resident, post-graduate fellow, or newly practicing DPM preparing for ABFAS Board Certification? Then, don’t m...
09/02/2026

Are you a resident, post-graduate fellow, or newly practicing DPM preparing for ABFAS Board Certification? Then, don’t miss the upcoming webinar, ABFAS Board Prep Pearls, on September 3 at 8:00 pm CT hosted by ACFAS and led by ABFAS Director Diana Rogers, DPM, FACFAS

Register: acfas.org/boardpreppearls

ABFAS is the gold standard in foot and ankle surgery. To maintain the highest standards, candidates are evaluated agains...
09/01/2026

ABFAS is the gold standard in foot and ankle surgery. To maintain the highest standards, candidates are evaluated against clearly-defined criteria through an independent, objective certification process. That is why patients, employers, hospitals, and healthcare organizations continue to recognize the ABFAS credential as a mark of excellence.

📢 Take the next step on your path to ABFAS Board Certification by preparing for 2027 Case Review today.ABFAS has release...
09/01/2026

📢 Take the next step on your path to ABFAS Board Certification by preparing for 2027 Case Review today.

ABFAS has released the key dates for the 2027 Case Review cycle.

Recent changes to Case Review eligibility allow many candidates to become eligible for Case Review sooner in the certification process, creating an earlier opportunity to achieve ABFAS Board Certification. Here's how to get started:

✅ Log cases in the Procedure Logging System (PLS) now
✅ Review the 2027 timeline
✅ Be ready when registration opens November 2, 2026

Your journey to Case Review and ABFAS Board Certification starts with the cases you log today.

Every examination. Every certification requirement. Every case review.They all serve a single purpose: ensuring that ABF...
08/28/2026

Every examination. Every certification requirement. Every case review.
They all serve a single purpose: ensuring that ABFAS-certified surgeons possess the knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to deliver the highest quality of patient care.
When standards are rigorous, patients benefit.

Learn more about certification at ABFAS.org.

Medicine evolves. The best surgeons evolve with it.ABFAS certification reflects an ongoing commitment to continuous lear...
08/25/2026

Medicine evolves. The best surgeons evolve with it.
ABFAS certification reflects an ongoing commitment to continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth. Through consistent assessment and validation, certification remains meaningful throughout a surgeon's career. This level of excellence isn't a destination, it's a lifelong journey.

ABFAS certification is more than a milestone. It's a demonstration of excellence. Certification is earned through rigoro...
08/21/2026

ABFAS certification is more than a milestone. It's a demonstration of excellence. Certification is earned through rigorous examination, demonstrated case-based proficiency, and ongoing validation of knowledge and skills. It recognizes surgeons who have met the profession's highest standards and remain committed to maintaining them throughout their careers. That's what makes the ABFAS credential the absolute gold standard in foot and ankle surgery.

Learn more about ABFAS certification and surgical standards of excellence at ABFAS.org.

Please join us in congratulating the 2026-2027 Officers of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery:• Dustin L. Krus...
08/19/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2026-2027 Officers of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery:

• Dustin L. Kruse, DPM, FACFAS – President
• Timothy J. Mineo, DPM, FACFAS – President-Elect
• Scott C. Nelson, DPM, FACFAS – Secretary/Treasurer

As ABFAS continues to set the Gold Standard in Foot and Ankle Surgery Certification, these leaders will help advance our mission of safeguarding public health and well-being by certifying and continuously assessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of podiatric surgeons, ensuring the highest standards of surgical care for patients.

We look forward to their service and leadership in the year ahead.

Ready to take the next step on your board certification journey?Join our live webinar, Navigating the ABFAS Didactic and...
08/18/2026

Ready to take the next step on your board certification journey?

Join our live webinar, Navigating the ABFAS Didactic and CBPS Exams, and hear directly from ABFAS physician volunteers about exam strategies, the CBPS format, and a live practice case walkthrough.

📅 Sept. 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM PST

Registration information has been emailed to eligible residents and recent graduates.

Certification is earned. Never given. ABFAS-certified surgeons achieve this distinction through rigorous exams, proven c...
08/13/2026

Certification is earned. Never given. ABFAS-certified surgeons achieve this distinction through rigorous exams, proven clinical excellence and dedication to the profession.

Visit ABFAS.org to learn more about certification and standards.

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