ABFAS Board Certification The highest possible standards for surgical nowledge and s ills to fulfill our mission: protecting public health and safety By adhering to the most rigorous foot and ankle surgical standards, ABFAS continually seeks to enhance the credibility of the profession, particularly within the medical community and with insurers and credentialers. ABFAS is the only foot and an le surgery certification board recognized by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). Many hospitals require ABFAS Board Qualification and/or Certification for surgical privileges. ABFAS continually adapts the Board Certification process to ma e it the best it can be, protecting patients and increasing relevance for residents and Diplomates. Learn more: abfas.orghttp://www.abfas.org