Our Story
Our Goal
-- The ABFAS strives to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of podiatric surgery. To accomplish this goal, we have identified the following objectives:
Prepare and Support Candidates
-- Encourage attainment, through formal training programs, of skills required for successful practice of the art and science of podiatric surgery.
-- Verify that candidates are qualified to enter the ABFAS certification process.
Serve Our Members
-- Process applications for certification of legally licensed, actively practicing foot and ankle surgeons to ascertain candidates’ competency in the art and science of podiatric surgery.
-- Grant certification status to candidates who have successfully met the guidelines for demonstrating competency and proficiency in the art and science of podiatric surgery.
Advance Our Profession
-- Verify continually maintained competency and proficiency in the art and science of podiatric surgery since a candidate’s initial certification.
-- Perform other duties appropriate to advancing and promoting the art and science of podiatric surgery.