Certification in RRA Surgery
Certification in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle 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 and ankle diseases, deformities, and/or trauma, and those structures that affect the foot, ankle, and leg.
The current qualifications include:
- Completion of a four-year doctoral training program at a CPME-accredited podiatric medical school.
- ABPS certification in Foot Surgery.
- Completion of the residency training required for Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery certification at a program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).
- Submission of a case list demonstrating a diversity of surgical experience in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery.
- Approval of reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery cases selected by ABPS for a detailed review by the ABPS Credentials Committee.
- Passing the Written Examination in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
- Passing the Oral Examination in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
Diplomates certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery must recertify every ten years.
Requirement
Certification in Foot Surgery is a pre-requisite for Certification in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
Ten Years
Certificates for Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery are valid for ten years. Diplomates who have this certification must pass a recertification examination by the end of the tenth year to maintain their certification.