ABFAS

American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS)

ABFAS has put together a comprehensive document outlining the qualification and certification process.

• Qualification Process for ABFAS
  • Complete a 3 or 4 year residency program
  • Obtain valid state license
  • Completed PRR case logs
    • Submit copies to ABFAS to be eligible for exam
  • Exam – Part I ($1925) offered Spring and Fall (4 total)
    • Foot Didactic
    • Foot CBPS
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    • RRA Didactic
    • RRA CBPS
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• Certification Process for ABFAS
  • Achieve Qualified status in Foot and RRA (RRA is optional)
  • Time window of 7 years once Qualified to become Certified
  • Certification is 2 step process ($1125)
    • Step 1 – Part II Exams (CBPS)
      • 12 CBPS questions for the Foot Surgery
      • 16 CBPS questions for RRA Surgery
    • Step 2 – Case Review
      • Must log an adequate amount of cases from each category to be eligible for the care review process
    • As of 2017, these 2 steps can be done independently of each other
      • The CBPS exams are offered one time per year in May
    • Case Review is a 4 part process
      • Part 1 – Case logs in PLS
        • Collection of cases starts July 1^st of the year you became Qualified
        • Must be Surgeon of Record on all submitted cases
      • Part 2 – Diversity
        • FOOT à minimum 65 cases logged to submit for case review
          • Minimum 30 must include 1^st ray, other osseous, or RRA
        • RRA à minimum 30 cases logged
          • Minimum 10 Elective Osseous + 2 Non-Elective Osseous
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  • Part 3 – Facility + Hospital + Privileges Documentation
    • Starting Sept 2018 candidates must submit a letter confirming the accreditation status of the facility(ies) in which you performed your cases
    • ABFAS will audit 1 facility in which you performed surgery to ensure that you have logged all procedures that you performed at that facility into PLS
    • Must submit official documentation of surgical privileges consistent with the area of certification desired (Foot Surgery and/or RRA)
  • Part 3 – Case Documents + Review
    • ABFAS will randomly select 13 Foot Surgery and/or 13 RRA cases from your PLS log for detailed documentation
    • For the selected case documentation must be submitted per ABFAS regulations
      • H&P, Op Report, Progress Notes, Path Report, Labs, Diagnostic Reports, Intra-op Anesthesia Record, Circulator Nurse Notes, Images (XR, MRI, CT, Clinical

ABPM

The American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) is the only board recognized by the Joint Committee on the Recognition of Specialty Boards (JCRSB), under the authority of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), to certify in podiatric orthopedics and podiatric medicine. Requirements for board certification include:

• Completion of a 3 or 4 year residency program
• Part 1 Exam – Qualification
• No case document submission requirement as a pre-requisite to certification
• Part 2 Exam – Certification
• May take both the ABPM Qualification and Certification Examinations the year you complete your residency
• Must attempt Part 1 within the first 5 years of completing residency to maintain eligibility.
• Those who do not achieve certification in the first 5 years, have another 5 years, but then must apply, sit and pass BOTH Part 1 and Part 2 in the same year.
• Check Exam dates, deadlines and detailed information.

The ABPM has an app with practice exam questions, push notifications (if enabled) to remind you of deadlines, a link to their website, details about the ABPM and a handy guide to reference ranges, biomechanical templates, weight converter and more. Download from the following links:

Apple iTunes

Google Play

For more information: https://podiatryboard.org/

Phone: (310) 375-0700

General info:  admin@podiatryboard.org

NY Scope of Practice

NYS Scope of Practice

• Standard Ankle Vs. Advanced Ankle / Scope of Practice
  • Standard Ankle Surgery Privilege
    • Soft tissue procedures on the ankle (i.e. Achilles repair, Brostrom, tendon transfers, peroneal tendon repair)
  • Advanced Ankle Surgery Privilege
    • Includes ankle ORIF, ankle fusion, ankle arthroscopy, external fixation, and retrograde intramedullary nailing
• NYS Scope does NOT include pilon fractures or total ankle replacements

• For both Standard and Advanced ankle licenses, you must fill out several forms:
  • Form 1PODPR: Application for Podiatric Surgery Ankle Privileges
    • Needs to be notarized
  • Form 4PODPR: Attestation of Completion of an Accredited Residency Program
    • Submitted by the residency director to NYS
  • Form 4PODPRA: Applicant Training and Experience Record
  • Form 4PODPRB: Certification of Training and Experience
    • Submitted by residency director to NYS
  • NYS licensure forms: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/podiatry/license-application-forms

• To obtain the Standard Ankle Privilege, you must:
  • Have completed 3 years of residency with graduation after June 1^st 2006
  • Must be board qualified in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery
  • Must submit proof of additional training and experience
    • A minimum of five osseous procedures performed and a minimum of five soft tissue procedures performed within five years of submitting the application

• To obtain the Advanced Ankle Privilege, you must:
  • Have completed 3 years of residency with graduation after June 1^st 2006
  • Must be board certified in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery
  • Must submit proof of additional training and experience:
    • Within five years preceding the application
    • At least five osseous and at least five non osseous ankle procedures.
    • Also, within ten years preceding the application, you must submit at least three ankle fracture fixation procedures, at least three ankle fusion procedures, and at least one ankle arthroscopy procedure

• A full list of licensure requirements can also be found here: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/podiatry/license-application-forms
• APMA's State-by-State Scope of Practice Map: https://www.apma.org/Advocacy/content.cfm?ItemNumber=1529

APMA created a consolidated document as a general resource for members about New York State statutes pertinent to the practice of podiatric medicine. However, APMA is not offering legal or other professional advice, and this material is not a substitute for the services of an attorney in a particular jurisdiction. APMA encourages users of this reference who need legal advice on issues involving state statutes to consult with a competent attorney.

Obtain NYS License

NYS Licensure Requirements

• Fee for initial application/first registration: $377
• License Application: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/podiatry/license-application-forms
• Must meet education requirements, examination requirements, and experience requirements.
• 3 forms must be completed:
  • Form 1: Application for Licensure (must be notarized)
  • Form 2: Certification of Professional Education: needs to be sent to professional school and registrar returns the form to NYS Office of Professions
  • Form 4pgy: certifies residency training. Complete your portion and send it to the chair of Podiatric Medicine at your residency, who fills out the rest and sends it to NYS (needs to be done within one month of residency completion)

• Additional requirements for licensure in NYS:
  • Child abuse: two hour requirement regarding the reporting and identification of child abuse. It is a one time requirement that does not need to be repeated. NYCPM qualifies but residency does not. Online course may need to be done and providers can be found here: http://www.op.nysed.gov/training/caproviders.htm.
  • Infection control: must be completed upon initial registration as well as every four years thereafter. List of providers can be found here: http://www.op.nysed.gov/training/icproviders.htm. Most hospitals have a course so if you’re on staff, you can do it through them for about $10-30

• Examination Requirements:
  • Must have complete and passed NBPME Parts I, II and III
  • Parts I & II have to be requested from http://www.apmle.com/ and must be sent directly to NYS by the test administrators. $35 fee applies for this.
  • Part III:
    • you do NOT have to be an applicant for licensure to take Part III
    • Some states require it, however. Consider this is you want to be licensed in multiple states (NY, NJ, PA, CT, etc.)
    • Scores have to be requested from: https://www.fpmb.org/Default.aspx
    • $45 fee/state applies

• Experience Requirements:
  • Must complete at least one year of supervised post graduate hospital training in podiatry that is approved by the Council of Podiatric Medicine