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ABFAS Pledges $50K for APMA Student Recruitment

November 1, 2021

ABFAS has served as a longtime partner in APMA’s student recruitment activities. This most recent contribution is in addition to ABFAS’ five-year commitment of a $25,000 annual allocation that started in 2019, and doubles ABFAS support for fiscal year 2021 to $50,000.

A Message from ABFAS President Amberly C. Paradoa, DPM

November 1, 2021

The growth of ABFAS has been propelled collectively by volunteers, and by all the Past Presidents and members of the Board of Directors.

NBPME Survey on Clinical Skills Assessment or Verification for Licensure

October 26, 2021

Since the February 2021 postponement of the Part II CSPE, the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME) has established an investigation to review options and ensure pathways for progression and licensure for its students and residents, while maintaining the trust earned from patients, the public, licensing authorities and others that DPM graduates have the requisite skills.

Scheduled PLS Site Maintenance: Sept. 14, 2021

September 9, 2021

The Podiatry Logging Service for Surgery (PLS) website will be offline for scheduled maintenance starting at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, September 14.

In Memory of Carl Lawrence

August 30, 2021

ABFAS is saddened to report the passing on August 28, 2021, of longtime staffer Carl Lawrence, a beloved fixture of the ABFAS community.

A Message from ABFAS President William R. Adams, DPM

August 30, 2021

The pandemic has been difficult for all of us. Quarantines and patient appointment cancellations have evolved into webinars, teleconferences, and telehealth visits.

Incoming 2021-22 ABFAS Officers

August 9, 2021

Congratulations to the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery’s (ABFAS) incoming officers: President Amberly C. Paradoa, DPM, of Florida; President-elect Jeffery L. Giesking, DPM, of Wisconsin; and Secretary-Treasurer Nicole A. Bauerly, DPM, of Minnesota.

August 11: Town Hall on Education Equivalency

July 13, 2021

Newly Board Qualified and Board Certified DPMs

May 25, 2021

As of Jan. 19, 2021. We welcome all newly ABFAS-qualified DPMs and congratulate new Diplomates. We admire your dedication to the field of foot and ankle surgery.

Bobblehead depicting Paul Quintavalle, DPM

Paul Quintavalle, DPM, Retires After Four Decades of ABFAS Service

May 21, 2021

Pandemic Allows Diplomates and Residents to Flex their Skill Sets

May 21, 2021

Orthopaedic-Podiatric Task Force Releases Certification Equivalency Goals White Paper

May 12, 2021

ABFAS Presents 2021 Michael L. Stone Awards

May 11, 2021

On May 11, 2021, ABFAS President William Adams, DPM, presented via virtual meeting the 2021 Michael L. Stone, DPM, Outstanding Professional Conduct Awards to nine outstanding individuals.