Certification in Foot Surgery

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Certification in Foot Surgery indicates that a podiatrist has demonstrated a cognitive knowledge of podiatric surgery, including the diagnosis of general medical problems and surgical management of foot diseases, deformities, and/or trauma, and those structures which affect the foot and ankle.

The current qualifications include:

• Completion of a four-year doctoral training at a CPME-accredited podiatric medical school.
• Completion of residency training program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).
• Submission of a case list demonstrating a diversity of surgical experience in foot surgery.
• Approval of foot surgery cases selected by ABPS for a detailed review by the ABPS Credentials Committee.
• Passing the Written Examination in Foot Surgery.
• Passing the Oral Examination in Foot Surgery.

Diplomates certified in Foot Surgery must recertify every ten years.