A credential you can trust. The surgical Board Certification you choose matters. Trusted by patients. ABFAS is the only Foot and An le Surgery Certification Board recognized by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). Our rigorous, two-step process involves Case Review to ensure thorough clinical experience and surgical s ill. Valued by partners. ABFAS Board Certification is required for surgical privileges at many hospitals and for some insurance companies and larger medical groups, as candidates must demonstrate strong competency and proficiency in foot and an le surgery. Respected by physicians. More than 10,000 highly s illed podiatrists have earned ABFAS Board Certification, with more joining their ran s each year. Between 65 and 95 percent of candidates from each residency year pass ABFAS examinations, comparable to other medical specialty boards. ABFAS Fall 2023 Exam Dates and Deadlines PART I FOOT SURGERY DIDACTIC PART I RRA SURGERY DIDACTIC FOOT SURGERY NEW CBPS RRA SURGERY NEW CBPS Only candidates who have a residency completion year after 2020 are eligible to register for the fall exams. Registration Open: June 1 - October 3, 2023 Foot Surgery Exams Date: October 18, 2023 RRA Surgery Exams Date: October 24, 2023 Don't accept a lower standard. Learn more: abfas.org/examshttp://www.abfas.org/exams