Certification Name : Certification in Foot Surgery
Certification ID & Type: 0272 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
ABPS certification ensures that board-certified surgeons have completed appropriate training, successfully performed a diverse range of podiatric surgical procedures, and passed our extensive written and oral examinations. The importance of board certification is reflected in trends by hospitals, surgicenters, managed care organizations, and insurance carriers to require specialty board certification. The following pages detail the necessary steps to become certified.
Certifying Organization
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery(ABPS)(0042)
445 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94117-3404
Contact information : 415-553-7800 Email : info@abps.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
physician, D.P.M., certified podiatrist, certified podiatric surgeon, certified foot surgeon, diplomate ABPS