What You Need to Know About LEAD The new program LEAD: Longitudinal Education and Assessment for Diplomates will soon replace the traditional, once-every-ten-years recertification and self-assessment examinations. Starting in January 2022, all Diplomates will participate in the LEAD program. In August, ABFAS rolled out new online resources on the LEAD webpage to help Diplomates understand the upcoming shift. New Video: Diplomates Explain LEAD All Diplomates will begin participating in the LEAD program in 2022, regardless of certification expiration date. A Foot Surgery ten-year certification cycle will contain two cycle periods of five years each. At minimum, each Diplomate must participate in 12 LEAD quarters during each five-year period. ABFAS’ extensive pilot program with real Diplomates has consistently demonstrated both the program’s potential for continuous, ongoing learning of surgical concepts, and the flexibility and ease with which busy surgeons can answer LEAD questions— with no need to take time away from work or family to travel to a testing center. In a new video posted to the LEAD webpage, four engaged ABFAS Diplomates explain how the program’s flexibility meets their busy schedules. Special thanks to Diplomates Christopher Lotufo, DPM; Aksone Nouvong, DPM; Felicia Dickson Pierre, DPM; and Travis D. Piper, DPM, for participating.
Access LEAD program information, including FAQs, the new video, and the interactive requirements tool, at:
abfas.org/lead
