ABFAS 2024 Newsletter

NEWSLETTER | 2024

PRIORITIZING PROFESSIONAL

EXCELLENCE FOR OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE

Table of Contents 3

ABFAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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A RENEWED FOCUS TO GUIDE OUR FUTURE

6 THE TEAM BEHIND THE SCENES 8 TAKING THE LEAD 9 PROMOTING YOUR BOARD CERTIFICATION 10

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

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SETTING CANDIDATES UP FOR SUCCESS

13 FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE 14

MICHAEL L. STONE AWARDS

17 NEWLY BOARD-CERTIFIED AND BOARD-QUALIFIED DPMS 22 EXAMINATION PASS RATES

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MICHELLE L. BUTTERWORTH DPM, FACFAS Chair & Board Liaison MICHAEL A. COYER DPM, FACFAS RANDALL L. DEI DPM, FACFAS JACQUELINE K. DONOVAN DPM, FACFAS DUANE J. EHREDT, JR. DPM, FACFAS LAWRENCE A. FORD DPM, FACFAS 2

TYSON E. GREEN DPM, FACFAS KIMBERLY K. HURLEY DPM, FACFAS ROBERT M. JOSEPH DPM, FACFAS NILIN M. RAO DPM, FACFAS

ON COVER: Chief Resident Paul Evans, DPM, and Kristen Brett, DPM, AACFAS, perform foot surgery at Hennepin County Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Minneapolis.

KATHERINE KREITER CEO/Executive Director ALEXANDRA BRADLEY Director of Marketing & Communications

ABFAS Board OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

SECRETARY/TREASURER

PRESIDENT-ELECT

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

MICHELLE L. BUTTERWORTH DPM, FACFAS Kingstree, South Carolina Board Term: 2022–25

MICHAEL D. DUJELA DPM, FACFAS Olympia, Washington Board Term: 2024–27

DUSTIN L. KRUSE DPM, FACFAS Evergreen, Colorado Board Term: 2022–25

NICOLE A. BAUERLY DPM, FACFAS Minneapolis, Minnesota Ex-Officio

AT LARGE POSITIONS THANH L. DINH DPM, FACFAS Somerville, Massachusetts Board Term: 2024–27

ROLAND S. RAMDASS DPM, FACFAS Winchester, Virginia Board Term: 2024–27

TIMOTHY J. MINEO DPM, FACFAS Portland, Oregon Board Term: 2023–26

DIANA E. ROGERS DPM, FACFAS Gainesville, Florida Board Term: 2022–25

SCOTT C. NELSON DPM, FACFAS Elkhorn, Nebraska Board Term: 2024–26

VITO SPECIALE DPM, FACFAS Ladson, South Carolina Board Term: 2023–26

A Renewed Focus TO GUIDE OUR FUTURE

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Over the past few years, so much has changed in our profession and our world as a whole. We endured COVID, and physicians are still dealing with the impact in their lives and practices. We defended our standards and protected public safety as another board tried to usurp our credential and provide an easy path to surgical board certification. We now also have a shortage of students applying to our podiatric medical schools, and we face a student recruitment crisis.

These are just a few challenges we needed to address and focus on in our new strategic plan, which the ABFAS Board of Directors recently adopted and published.

The strategic plan includes a new mission, core purpose, and values, as well as goals to guide us through the next 3–5 years.

VALUE #1: Committing to High Standards and Trustworthiness ABFAS is the only foot and ankle surgery certification board recognized by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME); therefore, maintaining high quality standards is our priority and embedded in all that we do. Our certification process is rigorous, demanding, and a true achievement when obtained.

We also continue to ensure that our Diplomates have continuous learning and are up to date with their surgical skills and knowledge through our LEAD assessment. This format has kept us on the forefront of certification and maintains our parity with other healthcare professionals.

VALUE #2: Embracing Innovation, Continuous Improvement, and Adaptability We are continuously evaluating our exam processes to ensure that they are fair, relevant, valid, and reflect what we do as a profession. We perform regular job task analyses and incorporate these results into our examinations.

We listen to our board-qualified candidates, addressing their concerns and providing resources to assist them in achieving board certification. In the spirit of innovation, there are new and exciting changes on the horizon for candidates pursuing ABFAS Board Certification—stay tuned!

We are also dedicated to the future of our profession, particularly in our continued and enhanced support of students. I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet many students and residents throughout my time on the ABFAS Board, and I am amazed by their dedication and passion for our profession and encouraged that our future is in good hands.

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OUR MISSION

OUR VALUES

ABFAS safeguards public health and well-being by certifying and continuously assessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of podiatric surgeons to ensure excellence in surgical care.

QUALITY: Committing to high standards and trustworthiness.

EXCELLENCE: Embracing innovation, continuous improvement, and adaptability.

OUR CORE PURPOSE

INTEGRITY: Upholding fairness and transparency in all our actions.

To promote the health and well-being of the public.

SERVICE: Dedicated to serving the profession and the public.

VALUE #3: Upholding Fairness and Transparency ABFAS provides access to vital resources regarding its exams. Our Exam Prep Task Force focuses on development of board preparation materials for our in-training, board qualification, and board certification exams; Case Review; and the LEAD assessment. We share practice exams and exam blueprints, host live webinars and lectures at national and regional events, and we engage students both virtually and in-person throughout the year, so they can become more familiar with our board certification process.

We publicize our exam pass rates on our website, at our Annual Meeting, and in this newsletter (see p. 22–23), and we share in-training exam results with all of the residency programs so they can review their residents’ progress and work on problematic areas.

VALUE #4: Serving the Profession and the Public ABFAS safeguards public health and well-being by certifying and continuously assessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of podiatric surgeons to ensure excellence in surgical care. Even in its new iteration, it has—and continues to be—our mission to protect the public, and we take this mission very seriously.

When we grant ABFAS Board Certification to a candidate, we give that surgeon our stamp of approval and provide patients with the confidence that their physician has achieved the highest standard for the surgical arm of our profession.

Thank you for your trust and confidence in allowing me to serve as your president. I promise to continue the great path of leadership that has come before me and keep ABFAS committed to quality, excellence, integrity, and service to the public and the profession.

Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS President, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

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THE TEAM BEHIND THE SCENES A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Once again, our small, dynamic team continues to work behind the scenes, ensuring that you have a positive experience when interacting with ABFAS. Here’s what we’ve been up to lately.

ENHANCING THE CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE. We understand that the board certification process can be daunting, and we continuously seek out opportunities to provide resources and a user-friendly experience.

Supported by ABFAS staff, the Exam Prep Task Force has developed new materials to assist candidates in their journey toward ABFAS Board Certification, including the Case Review Quick Guide to help recently graduated residents get a jumpstart on the Case Review process. We also hosted webinars to help candidates prepare for their CBPS examination and Case Review.

If you haven’t done so already, we encourage candidates to check out the popular My Exam Pathway interactive online tool to help understand the requisite exams needed to become ABFAS Board Qualified or Board Certified. For those of you who may find yourselves needing an extension of your board-qualified status, we now offer an easy-to-complete online form for your use.

Those who participated in Case Review this year also saw a few changes. For those who had difficulties with the facility audit, we allowed extra time to obtain the correct documents. And this year, we gave everyone who had incorrect surgeon of record documentation an opportunity to correct it. Future Case Review exam takers take note—it’s the intraoperative anesthesia record or circulating nurse’s notes that we need.

MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE. Did you know that in order for you to pay by credit card, we must be Payment

Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard compliant? That’s to protect your data. We renew our compliance quarterly.

And, like all of you, we maintain HIPAA compliance. Each year, we renew our HIPAA Seal of Compliance through the Compliancy Group—and working with hospitals and physicians in the Veteran’s Administration adds another layer of complexity, as it also has to approve our data security. As ABFAS manages the Podiatry Residency Resource (PRR) on behalf of the PRR Board, we ensure PRR is compliant as well.

Most importantly, ABFAS continues to be the only surgical certification board recognized by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). Each year, CPME’s Specialty Board Recognition Committee reviews our activities and, if we meet the requirements, recommends that CPME continue our recognition. We are thankful to our many volunteers who help with our exam development and delivery to maintain our high standards and meet CPME requirements.

SUPPORTING DIPLOMATES. Pages 8–9 of the newsletter highlight major LEAD developments and opportunities for Diplomates, but there are many ways that ABFAS staff support you that you may not realize.

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First off, we have a dedicated team to answer your calls and respond to your questions about your board certification status, LEAD requirements, annual fee payments, and so much more. They also proactively provide personal outreach to ensure you meet participation requirements and don’t miss deadlines, and they staff the ABFAS booth at national and regional events. Come by, say hi, and put a friendly face to the name.

Attention, Florida-based Diplomates! You can access LEAD CME credit through your CE Broker profile, making it easier to meet your state licensing requirements. We plan to expand our partnerships, with more states to come!

We also field thousands of requests a year from hospitals, surgery centers, and insurance companies to verify your credentials.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS. Through collaborations with organizational partners, we enhance the value of ABFAS Board Certification and secure the future of the profession.

One of our strongest and most natural partnership is with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), as most of our Diplomates are ACFAS Fellows and many of our board-qualified DPMs are associate members. Like you, we look to ACFAS to provide high-quality education, showcase the subject matter expertise of leading foot and ankle surgeons, and elevate the profession. That’s why we embarked on a partnership to identify and provide educational resources that correspond to key LEAD topic areas. ABFAS board members also co-host speaking engagements and workshops for students at the 11 podiatric medical schools.

And we continue our partnership with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), sponsoring the Young Physicians’ Reception, the Young Physicians’ “Lunch & Learn,” and the Student and Residents Program at The National. We will also continue to support APMA’s Emerging Leaders’ Program.

Speaking of students, we continue to support them on a national level through our enhanced sponsorship of the American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association, which includes standalone college visits to increase ABFAS visibility; regular feature articles and full-page advertisements in Footnotes magazine; and a new webinar series, launching in the coming months.

INCREASING AWARENESS. From newsletters, e-blasts,

and web updates to presentations, industry advertisements, and social media presence, ABFAS staff works hard to keep candidates and Diplomates in the know and elevate awareness of the value of ABFAS Board Certification. Check out our Instagram, LinkedIn, and/or Facebook pages for important updates, videos from members, and our popular Student Spotlight series.a

2023–24 BY-THE-NUMBERS OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE: Delivered 8,994 exams to 1,949 test-takers.

Served as staff liaisons to 14 committees, work groups, and task forces, supporting more than 100 volunteers.

Received 217 applications from Diplomates to serve on an ABFAS committee. Although we had more volunteers than openings, we appreciate your willingness to serve!

Hosted a CBPS prep webinar for nearly 300 attendees and a Case Review overview webinar for more than 150 participants.

Thank you for your commitment to ABFAS, your board certification, the profession, and your patients.

We love what we do—and we’re here to support you.

Processed 82 extensions for candidates.

Katherine Kreiter CEO/Executive Director American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Responded to 38,946 verification requests from credentialing organizations.

Hosted more than 2,000 users for the My Exam Pathway interactive online tool.

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Taking the LEAD In 2022, ABFAS launched the Longitudinal Education and Assessment for Diplomates (LEAD) program to replace the traditional, once-every-ten-years recertification and self-assessment examinations.

Similar to continuous certification programs introduced by other certifying boards, LEAD consistently demonstrates both the potential for continuous, ongoing learning of surgical concepts and the flexibility and ease with which busy surgeons can answer LEAD questions—plus, no need to take time away from work or family to travel to a testing center.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

A Profile in Excellence

Diplomates receive CME credit for each completed quarter of the LEAD program. The benefit is retroactive, with credit awarded for all quarters completed to date. To earn LEAD CME credit, you must answer all 20 questions in a quarter. ABFAS awards CME credit regardless of your MDT p-value or whether you answered each question correctly.

In a two-page spread featured in the August issue of Podiatry Management, ABFAS Director of Certification Services Jonathan Golike shared the history behind LEAD and what the future holds for the program.

ACCESS YOUR CME:

Educational Opportunities

abfas.org/lead-cme

Since the program’s inception, more than 50,000 CME credits have been awarded for LEAD participation.

CME CREDITS

> 50,000

Fewer Questions Per Quarter After two years of administering the assessment, collecting data, and receiving feedback, ABFAS decided to make the LEAD process more userfriendly. Starting January 1, 2024, ABFAS reduced the quarterly LEAD assessment from 30 questions to 20 questions, allowing Diplomates to spend less time on LEAD and more time with patients.

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READ PROFILE:

abfas.org/lead-profile

After analyzing LEAD results and identifying areas for educational opportunities, ABFAS has partnered with ACFAS to develop resources that will benefit ABFAS Diplomates for keeping their knowledge up to date.

The average MDT p-value for Time-Limited Diplomates is 0.96 for Foot Surgery and 0.98 for RRA Surgery. This shows a very high probability that ABFAS Diplomates are keeping their knowledge up to date.

Great job!

0.96

0.98

FOOT SURGERY

RRA SURGERY

PROMOTING YOUR

Board Certification Becoming ABFAS Board Certified is a major professional achievement, and communicating your board-certified status to patients, employers, colleagues, and the general public demonstrates your dedication to the highest standards of care.

Patient Brochures This year, ABFAS updated its trifold brochures, which help patients understand the rigorous process involved in becoming ABFAS Board Certified and why they should opt for an ABFAS Board-certified podiatrist. Diplomates may request one set of 50 brochures at no cost each year.

REQUEST YOUR BROCHURES: abfas.org/brochures

Advertising Policies The ABFAS Board of Directors has adopted policies to assist in communicating and advertising ABFAS status appropriately and professionally. All advertising should convey professional values, attitudes, and demeanor.

These polices can help protect and enhance the public image of foot and ankle surgery.

VIEW POLICY:

abfas.org/policies

Framed Certificate ABFAS will provide a complimentary framed certificate when you first achieve ABFAS Board Certification in Foot Surgery and another if you achieve Board Certification in RRA Surgery.

Showcase your framed certificate in a prominent area of your office to demonstrate your dedication to your patients and the profession.

ABFAS Booth Exhibits & Conferences Come visit the ABFAS booth at an upcoming conference. We will have staff available to answer questions about your ABFAS status, the LEAD Continuous Certification Program, and the board certification process.

New York State Podiatric Medical Association Podiatric Clinical Conference & Exhibition January 23–26, 2025 | New York, NY nyspma.org

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference March 27–30, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ acfas.org

Florida Podiatric Medical Association Science & Management Symposium (SAM) January 29 – February 2, 2025 | Lake Buena Vista, FL fpmasamconference.com

The Western Foot and Ankle Conference June 19–22, 2025 | Anaheim, CA thewestern.org

Midwest Podiatry Conference March 6–9, 2025 | Chicago, IL midwestpodconf.org

American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting July 24–27, 2025 | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX apma.org/events

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THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

PLEASE JOIN US IN RECOGNIZING THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR DEDICATION, PASSION, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO ABFAS AND THE PROFESSION OVER THE PAST YEAR: William Adams, II, DPM, FACFAS Joseph Alencherry, DPM, FACFAS Gina AmicaTerra, DPM, FACFAS Matthew Andrews, DPM Daniel Aronovitz, DPM Said Atway, DPM, FACFAS Samuel Austin, DPM, FACFAS Jamie Bakal, DPM, FACFAS Jeffrey Baker, DPM, FACFAS Nicole Bauerly, DPM, FACFAS Irina Bazarov, DPM, FACFAS Mindy Benton, DPM Adam Bernatsky, DPM, FACFAS Sean Betesh, DPM, FACFAS Cody Blazek, DPM, FACFAS Kimberly Bobbitt, DPM, FACFAS Allan Boike, DPM, FACFAS Richard Bruno, DPM, FACFAS Jennifer Buchanan, DPM, FACFAS Donald Buddecke, Jr., DPM, FACFAS Patrick Burns, DPM, FACFAS Michelle Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS John Cade, DPM, FACFAS Jarrett Cain, DPM, FACFAS Scott Carrington, DPM, FACFAS Hughey Carter, DPM, FACFAS Ruby Chahal, DPM, FACFAS Danny Choung, DPM Fredric Chussid, DPM, FACFAS James Connors, DPM, FACFAS Keith Cook, DPM, FACFAS Michael Corcoran, DPM, FACFAS

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Michael Cornelison, DPM, FACFAS Mindi Dayton, DPM, FACFAS Randall Dei, DPM, FACFAS Paolo Di Liddo, DPM, FACFAS Thanh Dinh, DPM, FACFAS Brian Dix, DPM, FACFAS Anthony Domenigoni, DPM Jacqueline Donovan, DPM, FACFAS Annabelle Dookie, DPM, FACFAS Michael Dujela, DPM, FACFAS Katherine Dux, DPM, FACFAS Duane Ehredt, Jr., DPM, FACFAS Aleksandr Emerel, DPM, FACFAS Eric Evans, DPM John Evans, DPM, FACFAS Annette Filiatrault, DPM, FACFAS Adam Fleischer, DPM, FACFAS Lawrence Ford, DPM, FACFAS Angela Freeman, DPM, FACFAS Jeffery Giesking, DPM, FACFAS John Goggin, DPM Alan Goldenhar, DPM, FACFAS Sean Grambart, DPM, FACFAS Tyson Green, DPM, FACFAS Alexandra Grulke, DPM, FACFAS Alberto Herrada, DPM, FACFAS Lindsey Hjelm, DPM, FACFAS Shane Hollawell, DPM, FACFAS Kimberly Hurley, DPM, FACFAS Michael Isaac, DPM, FACFAS Keith Jacobson, DPM, FACFAS Steven Jasonowicz, DPM, FACFAS

Revonda Jessup, DPM, FACFAS Craig Jex, DPM, FACFAS Shine John, DPM, FACFAS James Johnston, DPM, FACFAS Robert Joseph, DPM, FACFAS Eric Kaplan, DPM Caroline Kiser, DPM, FACFAS Dustin Kruse, DPM, FACFAS Christopher Lamy, DPM, FACFAS Thurmond Lanier, DPM, FACFAS Charles Lombardi, DPM, FACFAS Christopher Lotufo, DPM, FACFAS Jeffrey Loveland, DPM, FACFAS Caitlin Madden, DPM, FACFAS Alaa Mansour, DPM John Marcoux, DPM, FACFAS Stephen Mariash, DPM, FACFAS Andrew Mastay, DPM, FACFAS Jeffrey McAlister, DPM, FACFAS John McGarry, DPM, FACFAS Andrew Meyr, DPM, FACFAS Elliot Michael, DPM Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS Gary Millward, DPM, FACFAS Timothy Mineo, DPM, FACFAS Sarnarendra Miranpuri, DPM, FACFAS Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS Colin Mizuo, DPM, FACFAS Anthony Mollica, DPM, FACFAS Ryan Murphy, DPM, FACFAS Ellianne Nasser, DPM, FACFAS

Through our volunteer leaders and the work they do, ABFAS continues to ensure the highest possible standards in foot and ankle surgery. From exam development and administration, to policy and governance, to communications and outreach, ABFAS cannot succeed without its volunteers.

Scott Nelson, DPM, FACFAS Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS An Nguyen, DPM, FACFAS Annie Nguyentat, DPM Aksone Nouvong, DPM, FACFAS James Nugent, DPM, FACFAS Dennis Oeltjenbruns, DPM, FACFAS Toritsenere Onosode, DPM, FACFAS Andrew Ott, DPM, FACFAS Amberly Paradoa, DPM, FACFAS Jesse Parks, DPM, FACFAS Rahul Patel, DPM, FACFAS Robert Phillips, Jr., DPM Jason Piraino, DPM, FACFAS Jane Pontious, DPM, FACFAS Kathleen Pyatak-Hugar, DPM, FACFAS Roland Ramdass, DPM, FACFAS Rahn Ravenell, DPM, FACFAS Ronald Ray, DPM, FACFAS Eric Reese, DPM, FACFAS Christopher Reeves, DPM, FACFAS Joshua Rhodenizer, DPM, FACFAS Johanna Richey, DPM, FACFAS Diana Rogers, DPM, FACFAS Camille Ryans, DPM, FACFAS Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS Robert Sage, DPM, FACFAS Trudy Salmon, DPM Laura Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS Richard Schachter, DPM, FACFAS Harry Schneider, DPM, FACFAS

Stacey Schwartz, DPM, FACFAS Jennifer Seifert, DPM, FACFAS Chad Simmons, DPM, FACFAS Mark Sorrentino, DPM, FACFAS Vito Speciale, DPM, FACFAS Mark Spier, DPM Steven Spinner, DPM, FACFAS Zachary Stanfield, DPM, FACFAS Mickey Stapp, DPM, FACFAS Alyssa Stephenson, DPM, FACFAS Eric Storts, DPM, FACFAS Michael Subik, DPM, FACFAS Katie Swanstrom, DPM, FACFAS Jonathan Thompson, DPM, FACFAS Joshua Thun, DPM, FACFAS Cassandra Tomczak, DPM, FACFAS Joseph Treadwell, DPM, FACFAS Michael Trepal, DPM, FACFAS Kenneth Unger, DPM, FACFAS Michael Vaardahl, DPM, FACFAS Gregory Valkosky, DPM, FACFAS Michael VanPelt, DPM, FACFAS Melanie Violand, DPM, FACFAS Eric Walter, DPM, FACFAS Maryellen Waltz, DPM David Waters, DPM, FACFAS Gregory Webb, DPM, FACFAS Ralph Wentz, Jr., DPM, FACFAS James Whelan, DPM, FACFAS Bronwyn Wilke, DPM, FACFAS Andre Williams, DPM, FACFAS Matthew Williams, DPM, FACFAS

William Wolfe, DPM Qeena Woodard, DPM, FACFAS Tonda Wooten, DPM, FACFAS Randal Wraalstad, DPM, FACFAS Jacob Wynes, DPM, FACFAS Martin Yorath, DPM, FACFAS Jeffrey Yung, DPM, FACFAS Colin Zdenek, DPM, FACFAS Michael Zimmerman, DPM, FACFAS

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Setting Candidates Up FOR SUCCESS

Whether you recently completed residency or are well on your way to becoming ABFAS Board Certified in Foot Surgery or RRA Surgery, ABFAS offers tools and resources to help you navigate the process and support your journey.

My Exam Pathway

Case Review Quick Guide

Use the interactive My Exam Pathway tool to understand your next steps in becoming ABFAS Board Qualified and/or ABFAS Board Certified.

The ABFAS Exam Prep Task Force recently developed and published a handy one-page resource sheet to help give candidates a jumpstart on the Case Review process. The quick guide provides helpful tips and QR codes to valuable resources as you embark on your journey toward ABFAS Board Certification.

FIND YOUR PATH:

abfas.org/my-exam-path

CBPS Exam Prep Webinar On August 21, Ellianne M. Nasser, DPM, FACFAS, and Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS, led an interactive webinar to unravel the mysteries of the ABFAS Computer-based Patient Simulation (CBPS) Examination. More than 250 residents, candidates, and program directors participated.

Ask the Experts Survey Do you have questions about the ABFAS exam process in general or specific exams in particular? ABFAS has experts on all facets of ABFAS exams, and they want to hear from you.

Submit up to three questions, and your question(s) could be answered in future newsletters and on our social media channels.

SUBMIT QUESTIONS:

abfas.org/ask-the-experts

ACCESS GUIDE:

abfas.org/quick-guide

Case Review Overview Webinar On January 22, Nicole A. Bauerly, DPM, FACFAS, and Jeffery L. Giesking, DPM, FACFAS, walked current registrants through the Case Review process in the popular webinar, ABFAS 2024 Case Review Overview for Candidates.

Advertising Policies ABFAS Board-qualified DPMs may now use the term “ABFAS Board Qualified” in advertising or public-facing communication, in accordance with Advertising Policies for ABFAS Board-qualified DPMs. Since ABFAS Board-qualified DPMs are eligible to take the Part II Case Review Exam, you may also use the term “ABFAS Board Eligible.”

SEE POLICY:

abfas.org/policies

We love our new physicians, and we host numerous events to show our support throughout the year. Join us at upcoming receptions at the NYSPMA Podiatric Clinical Conference & Exhibition, the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, and APMA’s The National in 2025!

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Focusing on THE FUTURE

Students play a vital role in the future of the profession. Over the past year, we have expanded our partnerships and increased opportunities for students to engage with ABFAS leaders to learn more about the organization, the profession, and the board certification process.

Sponsorships

Student Spotlights

To address the student recruitment crisis and ensure qualified candidates enter the pipeline, ABFAS provided funding over the past year to support both the AACPM Feet on the Street initiative and the Foundation for Podiatric Education. We also enhanced our sponsorship with the American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association (APMSA) to increase our visibility in front of its more than 2,400 podiatric medical student members.

Last year, ABFAS launched the “Student Spotlight” series on social media, highlighting the foot and ankle surgeons of tomorrow. We have featured more than 30 students (and counting!) to date.

College Visits ABFAS and ACFAS board members joined up and hit the road on visits to podiatry schools across the country, where they emphasized the value of ABFAS board certification and hosted hands-on workshops.

NEW THIS YEAR: Through our expanded partnership with APMSA, ABFAS hosted a standalone college visit at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery in August.

ABFAS Directors Scott C. Nelson, DPM, FACFAS, and Vito Speciale, DPM, FACFAS, discussed how to achieve work/life balance as a successful foot and ankle surgeon.

Surgeons of Tomorrow After reviewing more than 40 entries, the ABFAS Communication Committee selected Paul Adeyemi from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and Olivia Mackey from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine as the winners of the 2023 ABFAS Surgeons of Tomorrow Student Conference Scholarship Contest.

The winners received a trip to the ACFAS 82nd Annual Scientific Conference, including registration, travel, lodging, and stipend; recognition at the ABFAS Annual Meeting; and a meet-and-greet with members of the ABFAS Board of Directors and Communications Committee.

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Michael L. Stone Awards On February 1, ABFAS President Nicole A. Bauerly, DPM, FACFAS, presented the Michael L. Stone, DPM, Outstanding Professional Conduct Awards to nine exceptional individuals representing the highest standard of professionalism, deportment, and ethics in their interactions with peers, professors, and staff. Recipients received a plaque commemorating their achievement and a cash award of $2,000 to be used at the student’s discretion.

The award is named for ABFAS Past President Michael L. Stone, DPM, who was deeply committed to elevating the standards and quality of residency training and was the embodiment of outstanding professional conduct, respect, and ethics.

PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING THE 2024 MICHAEL L. STONE, DPM, OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AWARD WINNERS:

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ARIZONA COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AT MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY (AZCPM)

BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (BUSPM)

Hannah Windauer

Sheena Cherukara

A native of Arizona, Hannah Windauer holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Grand Canyon University. She was lead coordinator for AZCPM’s High School Day and Summer Immersion Program for Undergraduates.

She also served as a student ambassador, admissions mentor, and teaching assistant for Pediatrics Orthopedics and Lower Extremity Anatomy, while maintaining membership in the Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society and top ranking in her class.

Sheena Cherukara is a Houston native, who received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University. At BUSPM—where she pursued a dual DPM and MBA degree—Sheena worked as a teaching assistant for General Anatomy and Lower Extremity Anatomy. She also served as president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons student club chapter, while maintaining membership in the Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society.

DES MOINES UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY (DMU-CPMS

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (KSUCPM)

Alex Martinez

Storm Berman

Alex Martinez is a New York native, who graduated from Saint John Fisher University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. At DMU, he worked as a lower limb anatomy and surgical skills teaching assistant, as well as a peer tutor. He won first place at the Kaiser Foot and Ankle Summit for his poster presentation and was inducted into the Iota Chapter of the Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society. He has also received certification in the Diversity Health Series.

Storm Berman earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Central Florida. During his time at KSUCPM, Storm spearheaded the HoloAnatomy program and acted as a teaching assistant supervisor and faculty liaison to maintain the quality of the anatomy lab and education when the lab manager fell ill. He was a member of the Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society and served as vice president of KSUCMP’s anatomy honor society, Kappa Tau Epsilon.

DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE

NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (NYCPM)

Davis Hendricks Davis Hendricks grew up in South Carolina, received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Southern Wesleyan University, and earned her Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia UniversityChicago. While at SCPM, Davis served as SCPM Ambassador Co-Chair, SCPM Orientation Committee Advisor, and small group tutor. She was a member of the Rosalind Franklin University Research Honors Society and the Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society.

Ksenja Llazar Originally from Albania, Ksenja Llazar graduated from Jacksonville University with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. At NYCPM, she served as APMSA class representative, research coordinator for the ACFAS student club, student ambassador, and student mentor.

She also chaired the APMSA Website and Resources Committee. As national student liaison, she initiated the American Association for Women Podiatrists student chapter at the University of Texas Rio Grande School of Podiatric Medicine.

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SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (SMUCPM)

WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (WUCPM)

Claire Herrera

Chanelle Mariano

Born and raised in Southern California, Claire Herrera earned her undergraduate degree in biology from California State University, Northridge. At SMUCPM, she served as co-director of Clinica Tepati and the SHIFA Clinic. She also served as president of the Class of 2024 and treasurer for her college’s podiatric student association, as well as workshop coordinator for the American Professional Wound Care Association and American Association for Women Podiatrists student clubs.

Chanelle Mariano was born and raised in Monterey, California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of San Francisco. During her time at Western University, she was an academic tutor, ambassador, and student mentor. Her hard work is recognized through various awards and scholarships. She is inspired daily by her fellow colleagues and attendings to be a compassionate student and leader.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (TUSPM) Sharon Dei-Tumi An international student from Ghana, Sharon Dei-Tumi earned her master’s degree in public health from Drexel University. Prior to TUSPM, she served the city of Philadelphia through the College of Physicians’ Pandemic Preparedness Project. At TUSPM, Sharon served as class president, student ambassador, and peer tutor and joined the Stirling-Harford-DiPrimio Honorary Anatomical Society and Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society. She also co-founded Clash of the Pod Owls, a case series debate platform.

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NEWLY Board-certified AND Board-qualified DPMS PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING NEW DIPLOMATES AND WELCOMING NEWLY ABFAS BOARD-QUALIFIED DPMS. WE HONOR AND RECOGNIZE YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE FIELD OF FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY. CERTIFIED FOOT SURGERY Bijoy Abraham Ashley Nicole Arzadon Andrew Au Teri Lynn Baker Kayla Baloga Robert Clifford Barker Ian Harold Barker Grant Beck Felicia C. Bock Shawn Tyler Braunagel Lisa Doan Breshears Alicia Anne Canzanese Andrew Watchman Chia Nicholas Anthony Ciotola Juliette Coppa Robert Winston Craig Dunja Cronje Louis Vincent DeFazio Marc Joseph DeLara Amreep Dhillon Farid Didari Justin Donovan Casey Clarice Ebert Angela Edwards Jed Holbrook Erickson Ashley Fernando Christopher Forsbach Kara Franzen Barton Chase Garcia KaNesha Gillyard Jose Manuel Gonzalez Hillary Greer Michael Griesser Benjamin Beecher Harkess Kyle Hehe Wade Hendershot Eve Belle Hui Roman Ivankiv Parminder P. Jagur Rose Mary James Brittany D. Kalapach

Merrell K. Kauwe Emily Keeter Tanzim Khan Andrea Jeanne Leonards Quinn Don Lindstrom Alexander Lister Raquel M. Litherland Krysta Loveland Alexis M. Lund Jenna Mackay Vera Malezhik Alex Mand Sam Mark Steven McCarthy Peter C. Merrill Kaylee A. Miller Tyler Joseph Miranda Dijana Mirkovic Diana My Nguyen Thomas S. Nordquist Robert Nwosu Natalia Parolie Jalpen Patel Vinai Adugal Prakash Adam Joseph Rammacher Jacob Mendel Richey Christopher Marshall Seat Shelly Sedberry Mena Shokry Shafiek Kaitlyn Sharpe Suchir Sheth Marie Shin Ilya Shnitser Neal Paresh Shukla Kevin Daniel Springer Brittany Staples Sarah Stewart Kyle Vincent Templin Jacqueline Aranas Thomas Maya Trueman Chen-An (Ann) Wang Joshua Wilder Camilla Willson

Nathaniel Witmer Jinsung Yoon Adam J. Ziegenbusch Megan Matassini Ziemer Jennifer Urbanija Zienkowski-Zubel

CERTIFIED FOOT & RRA SURGERY Sharif Abdelfattah William Cabell Adams Rishad Ahmed Jamey Allen Arezou Amidi Emily Anzmann Brian Anthony Asencio Brian Au Ian Aveytua Jay Badell Brian Baer Vikram Aditya Bala Michael Baloga Morgan A. Baxter Drew Bekins Kaitlyn Nicole Bernhard Christopher J. Betrus Scott Bird Thomas Birdwell Alexandra Black John Paul Bonvillian Gurvikram Boparai Michael Jordan Brassell Jenna L. Brkich Anthony J. Brockington Jessica Elizabeth Bruno Ashley A. Bruno Richard R. Bruno Francesca CastellucciGarza William Chen Austin Matthew Chinn Varun Chopra Andrew Clothier

Rory Cocks Lauren Coe Candice N. Cooper Natalie Coriaty Thomas Curtis Deepali Darji Calvin E. Davis Darren Elton Day Sharif Denden Brian S. Derner Tanner Dodson Michelle L. Dole Darrick Dominick Colten Dougherty Steven Douthett John Dresser Charles Robert Dushack Jake Daniel Eisenschink Amr Hatem El-khashab Edward Cronly Elliott, III Kayla M. Emter Brent Monroe Evans Erica Lynn Evans Jacob D. Fassman Regina Fiacco Brent Fuerbringer Gary Gansen Charlotte George Samuel Gervais Heidi Godoy Gan Golshteyn Matt Gorski Dylan A. Grau Alandra Greenlee Joseph Greschner Glenn Griffin Jacob Hagenbucher Blake C. Hale Erik Haniuk Derek D. Harper Eduardo Antonio Hernandez David Hoeft Peter Hordyk

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Brian Houng Anna Leigh Hronek Michael Huchital Vincent James Inglima Megan Ishibashi Amin Jahedi Jacob Jensen Philip Jiang Bradley L. Jimerson Michael Keevan Johnson Lance Johnson Adam Reed Johnson Jacob Jones Nephi Ernest Harry Jones Patrick Jordan Jason M. Kalk Lewis Kane Kristina Adriana Karlic Stephanie Kastel Michael Kelly Christopher Kennedy Djavlon Khakimov Kurt Kibler Alan R. Kidon Steven Kipferl Jessica Marie Knight Travis Kotter Rishika Lagisetti Zachary Laidley Matthew W. Lawrence Jonathan Lee Eric Lee Edward Lee Chandler J. Ligas Bradley Lind Jared Littlejohn Nathan Jon Loewen Yixi Kevin Lu Morgan L. Mack Anthony V. Maiolino David Mandil Moody Moussa Mankerious Robert Marroquin, Jr. John Martucci Kyle Mauk Nathan Mauren Alissa Mayer Adam McDonald Caleb McFerren Benjamin McGrath Tyler McKee Ashleigh Wells Medda Nenad Milanovic Kelsey Millonig

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Samantha Alysha Miner Allen A. Mirzaei Logan H. Mitchell Marcus Miyabara Matthew Joseph Modugno Ruth Moen Lauren A. Molchan Karen Marie Moon Hesam Naenifard Jasmine Nicole Neal Ashton Jane Nelsen April Nelson Elizabeth Neubauer Khoa Dang Nguyen Sandy Nguyen Justin Chika Ogbonna Emmy A. Oji Jonathan Pajouh Hannah Kim Park Raffaella Pascarella Sneha Anil Patel Hemali Patel Swapnilkumar P. Patel Blayne Patton David Paxton Garrett Parker Peresko Julio Danny Perez Sham J. Persaud Paulina Piekarska Ana Maria Pimentel Benjamin G. Potter Cason Quinn Ali Rahnama-Vaghef Samantha Ralstin Gireesh Reddy James Michael Renier Eduardo Marino Reyes Marcus Richardson Zinnia Maria Rocha Stephen Roeske Brandon Rogers Michael Rossidis Anthony Rusher Calvin J. Rushing Ali M. Saleh Julie Ann Schottenstein David J. Schrieber Jaclyn M. Schwartz Mallory Schweitzer Josh Sebag John William Sessions Danniyal Shahid Mark Sheehan Reem Sheikh Sarah Shipley

Jehanzab Siddiqui Charles Sisovsky Matthew S. Spiva Jason St. John James Steriovski Garret L. Strand Steven Stuto Alan C. Stuto Kyle Swanson Nicholas Tan Cherreen H. Tawancy Tyler Tewilliager Michael Thomas Patrick Ryan Thompson Mitchell James Thompson John Tilley James Patrick Townson, Jr. David Tran Timmy Cong Truong Christopher Tulodzieski Brian Tuminski Edward Uram Vincent Vacketta Dallas Lee Valerio Christopher Valkier Sophia Valkier Gregory Vidovic Aleksander S. Vinogradov Danny Ho Wang James D. Wilk Beau Willis Ryon Wiska Elliott Wityk Joseph Wolf Joshua Wolfe Timothy Craig Wylie Claire Patricia Yearian Edmund Yu

CERTIFIED FOOT SURGERY, QUALIFIED RRA SURGERY George Abdelmessieh Joshua Adams Dany Alkasmi Amanda J. Allen Natalie Allen Jessica Arneson Cassey Leanne Baker Megan Barlow Jordan S. Bean Prashant Bhoola Matthew T. Bianco Jason Birkel

Traci M. Bologna-Jill Reva Ann Bork Jesse Borys Michael Bouchard Rayven Leigh Bridges Evan Anderson Bridges Kara Brock Brittany Anne Brower Ethan Andrew Buhl Brandon Craig Bultsma Robert Andrew Burdi Loretta Cacace David Cain Rebecca Calder Michael Calderone Anthony Camarda Nicole Kristen Cates Yvonne Cha Sheela Chockalingam Maria Christine Cifone Zachary Croy Yan Rong Cullen Matthew Cummins Michael Czurylo John Davidson Alex Dawoodian Amanda K. Delaney Hannah Dobrzelewski Bryan Michael Duffin Thomas M. Ehlers Arwa El Sayed Ahmad Elhaouli Vanessa English Neil Ermitano Emily Bach Ermitano Kevin Fluckiger Craig Branton Frey Gabriel Galan Shannon Ganley Steven Georgian Nader Ghobrial Shaynah Goldfine Justin M. Goldsmith Colin Graney Anthony William Grant Lisa M. Grant-McDonald Kevin Grierson Vsevolod M. Grinberg Matthew Hamilton Scott Hanauer Maxwell Hayden Brian James Nobuyuki Hiapo, Jr. Sarah Wernette Hilton Timothy Dane Hovde Melissa P. Hurwitz

Cody R. Ingram Alexander Jenks Travis Johnson Sonu Joseph Andreas Kaikis Saba H. Kani Nicholas Andrew Keefer Allen J. Kempf Shawn Khademi Matthew Alan King Kristin Kirby Kyle Kirchner Melanie Sue Kocevar Lara Kozin Stephen Kriger Jason Alexander Labroo Frances LaGrone Toni Lam Kaitlyn Laube Ward Kathryn E. LaViolette Jae Lee Vincent Lefler Derek Ley Qianlin Li Lacey Beth Lockhart Trent H. Lott Kenny Luong Vincent Mandas Magdalena Marcinek Steven F. Massucci Alex Mattia Brian Mattison Tyler James May Andrew Christian McCoy Amanda McGuire Neda Mehmandoost Garrett Melick Collin G. Messerly Andrew Meyer Jared Minson Nunzio Misseri Cory Moczygemba Nava Mohammadi Meghan Kathleen Morgan Dimitrios Moustakas Jeffrey Muldoon William Leonard Murray, III Weldon Murry Isin Mustafa Ashley Elizabeth Mychak Ian Newport Gina Nguyen Kelsi Nutter Laura Ashley O’Connell Christine Palma

Nikul Panchal Keval Parikh Neil B. Patel Komal Patel Charles B. Penvose Kevin Perry Justin D. Persky Megan Joy Pitts Sirisha Viswapriya Pokala Jake Powers Leslie Pyle Milam Raemsch Stephanie Kay Ragan Aziz A. Rasooli Viraj Ruchira Rathnayake Garen Ream Jaclyn Reed Jillian Rickertsen Graham Rigby Melissa R. Rossi Mark Rotenstein Jack Route John Sakla Alexander San Diego Jeffrey Sanker Phillip Savage Asim Sayed Alexis R. Schupp Paul Tanner Shaffer Deep Shah Tina Shahin Nathan Shumway Clay Shumway Ashley A. Smith Chelsie Marie Snyder Smith Alexandra Spangler Kelly Tally Mark Allen Tenny Ameet Thakrar John M. Thometz Mark Thompson Adam Patrick Thompson Samantha Trepal Brandon Tucker Brett Vessell Anmy Vu Devin D. Wahlen Margot Waldman Matthew Alan Ward Samantha Lou Williams Daniel Wu Sadie Christine Wylie Dixon Xu

Alyssa Lareen Zacharjasz Hannan Zahid Sara Zaidi Tyler Zinnecker

QUALIFIED FOOT SURGERY Shuja Abbas Zaheer Ahammad Ali Ahmed Amir Pouria Alikhani-Koopaei Michael Sangwoo An Carter J. Andersen Ryley Andersen Fahad Aslam Ronald Robert Atwood Trevor Rossi Baddaloo Abbas Baghdadi Amir Baharloo Peyton Baker Omead Austin Barari Nicolas J. Beci Jeffrey Michael Belancio Briana Bell Adam Bhatti Justin Julian Bichler Kelly Bier Daniel Bingham Jason Blanchard Rupinder Boora Carl S. Braunschweiger Millicent Brown Preston Carr Victoria Shea Carroll Joelaki Jasher Cartman Corinna Castillo Mackenzie Luke Chesworth Chase Kirk Christensen Rebecca Coe David Coker Paul James Constantino Justin Lee Curtis Philip Cynamon Brenden Earl Davis Timur Davydov Hafsah Dean Bethany DeMarco Kyle Dennison Kevin Diep Joseph Dobbs Kwame Novinyo Doh Wei Dong Bennett Evans Braxton Facer

Casey Fillerup Kris Ford Morgan M. Gallo Michelle Garcia Cole D. Gardner Sunakshi Garg Andrew George Casey Gerety Mohammed A. Gheith Kyle S. Gleeson Nicholas Christopher Green Benjamin Phillip Haberer Gabriel Hamawi Ali Hameed Gregory Hanks Cindel Harris Alexandra Heidtmann Nobre Michael Anthony Helt Clinton Heyer Adam B. Hicks Ryan Hippler Marwa Hmady Nighat Hussain Fahad Hussain Ejiro C. Isiorho Mohammad Islam Akhila Issac Jacob Ivey Christine Jarocki Sidharath Jhanji Qiyun Jennifer Jiang Kai Wen Jiang Clint Jiroux Shane Jones Sushila L. Kabadi Wagih Kaleen Bianca Rani Karmaker Avneet Kaur Spencer Lawrence Keane Christopher J. Kedzie Navita Khatri Jae Yoon Kim Joon Hyung Kim Megan F. Kimmel Sean Kipp Nathan Kramer Sharadha Krishnappan Amida Kuah Nok Hang Lai Mahak Lalani Sarah Laney Husang Lee Victoria Lellis Deana Lashae Lewis

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Joann Li Elias Logothetis Ronald Creighton Lowe Andrew Lowry Lahari Madulapally Brandon Charles Maijala Abad Majeed Breana Marine Carolina Marquez Anna Martin Hasan Masood Alexandria McCloud Caitlyn McManus Daniel McManus Venkatramesh Medapati Sarah Emily Messina John David Miller Austin Mishko Gabriel James Mitchell Jonathan Mollineda Natalie Moursalian Natalie Moussa Lealy B. Muhammad Jessica Lynne Mullins Lakshmi Manisha Mummadisingu Yousef Nafal Reema R. Naman Ahmad Namous Jacob Nasser Nelson Negron Mandy Lynn Olcott Jordan Lee Oliverio Vincent Joseph Oliverio Michael R. Owens Lakhvir Pabla Yun Pan Suna Panah Shalin Shreyas Panchigar Pegah Panirian Sonam Patel Vanisaben Patel Parimal B. Patel Kayna Patel Deven Bipin Patel Rajan Arun Patel Niti R. Patel Brad L. Peck Kyleigh Pierson Sara E. Putnam Kenny Quach Huma Rashid Brennan Kay Reardon Tyler Reed Joshua N. Riegelhaupt Gregory Paul Ritchey

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James Ritter Kayla Richelle Robinson Ashley Taylor Russo Christine Marie Schuler Rebecca Michelle Schwartz Velid Seferovic Jake Semon Viral Harren Shah John Shields James David Sills-Powell Ana Beatriz Silva Martorell Arashdeep Singh Chance Rion Smith Kristel Smith Alex Warrington Speer Natalie Spicer Samuel Alexander Straus Ivan Suarez Aric Swancutt Michael James Tagge Saim Tahir Elvis Tako Peter Joseph Talisse Jascha Teibel Caleb Thomas Nathan Tirabassi Krishna Nalin Trambadia Hoang Yen Tran Sonya Wali Rachel Warner Britain Wetzel Sam J. Wier Stanton Alexander Wilhite Wallace C. Williamson Michael Wolosky Lindsay Wynn Michelle Yoakim Sahar Zadeh Gina A. Zigerelli Kathryn Zweck

QUALIFIED FOOT & RRA SURGERY Joseph Abdelmalak Mohammad Abuamaish Palwasha Ahmed Evan R Aldridge Akram Aljumail Hassan ibrahim Alkhalil Ryan Ames Uzair Amjad Thomas Charles Arena Seth Ramin Ashraf Varsha Atuluru

Throy Austero Jacqueline Babayev Katherine Backstrand Navdeep Bains Brandon Scott Baker David Charles Ball Madeleine Barbe Eric Beaujon Taylor Kristine Bergstrom Natasha Bhagat Naved Bhuiyan Patrick Bik Brady Nicholas Biscorner Brandon Blanken Nicholas Blasingame Jared Blum Alexia Bodamer Benjamin C. Bogert Mark Boissonneault HyunJi Boo Rhennetta Jo Bork Landon Bowerbank Israel Bowers Steven Brantingham Benjamin Brechtel Kristen M. Brett David Kirk Brower Michael Baker Brown Dusty Lynn Broxterman Roberto Caneva Nicholas Cappa Joshua Carroll Stefany Carvalho Jasen Eric Chandler Asher Cherian David Cheskis Michael Chiu Logan D. Christiansen Lauren Christie Daniel Chu Samuel Clellen Elizabeth Catherine Connolly Joseph Cote Kira Cramer Roberto De Los Santos Kevin Robert Deidrick Aarondeep Singh Deol Jaskern Dhami Virosh Dharmadasa Matthew Diamond Johnny Dong Brandon Doser Samantha Dunn Christopher Eberle Joshua Ekladios

Jonathan Engelhardt Hayley Anne Ennis Adam Falivene Mohammed Farhan Kalen Farr Ciesco Febrian Aleksander Ferbet Ersta Ferryanto Elizabeth Franger Vincent Gallo Benjamin Galloway Jose R. Galvan Trevor Gatenby Thomas George, Jr. Daniel M. Ginsberg Benjamin Dennis Green Matthew Greenblatt Sean Griffin Ross T. Groeschl Daria Gutkin Kaitlyn Hammock Arden Harada Jacob Harder Sherjeel Hassan James Hayes Anne He Cole Hembre Seyed Faraz Heydari Russell Hill Zachary P. Hill Kristie Ho Amanda Grace Holcomb Benjamin James Honeycutt Jaclyn Hoover Andrew Hu Nelson Hulbert Hans Carl Humrick Phi Huynh Vannhi Huynh David Chandler Hyer Molly Ichikawa Robert Ivey Akshay Jain Asma Jappar Rafi Jarjous Faiza Javaid Braden Jenkins Preston M Jensen Joy Kannookaden Benjamin Kaplan Robert Karman Kushkaran Kaur Kirin Kaur Emma Rose Kayal Yilma Kebelo

Townsen Kennington Beshoy Khalil Haris Khan Mohammad Raza Khan Ali Khavari Joseph Hyungeun Kim Sanghyuk Kim Bennett King Noah Kirshner Brandon Kitchens Stewart Kite Joseph R. D. Knight Caroline J. Ko Aleksey Kozlov Zachary James Kramer Connor Krolikowski Kelly A. Kugach Saira Kumaravel Max Lall Ryan J. Larsen Evan LaTourrette Salem Lebada Jay Lechner Luke Emerson Leffler Byron Lemon Alexander Nicholas Leos Lindsay Katherine LeSavage Nathan LeSueur Jay Patrick Lewis Gabriella Ley Norman Li Victoria Liew Zachary J. Lind Jeffery Linscheid Melissa Lipari Colleen K. Lowe Meily Machado Tyler MacRae Briana L. Mahowald Shoueb Malik Ali Manji Aria Mansoori Amanda J. Marshall John Marshall Rachel Martin Avery Mason Anne Elizabeth Massey Spencer Christopher Mathews Travis McKellar Cameron Lee McMahen Aaron M. Medina Emily Rose Merriman Turenne Metayer Cameron A. Meyer

Robert B. Middleton Thomas Milisits Kyle Miller Kristina Minniti Jeanne Marie Louise Mirbey Waleed Mirza Anita Misra Goulart Nehal Kishorkumar Modha Zohaib Moon Ashley Vivian Mosseri Andrew Prentice Moulton Avik Mukherjee Nathan Namanny Daniel Narowitz Cameron Spencer Neilson Christopher Nguyen Nadia Nikoueiha Miriam Niktash Kimberly Nolan Victoria M. Nolte Elizabeth Oh Natalie M. Onufer Gina Palazzi Richard Park Shivam Patel Milan Patel Nil P. Patel Bhavik Patel Priya Patel Imran Peer Karlos Pena Krishnan Perumbala Mai Pham Jini Philip Jonathan Tucker Prime Nathaniel Ptak Howie W. Que Mujtaba Qureshi Camryn Rabourn Michael Radcliffe Arij Rashid Andrew J. Regal Edee Renier Ginny Yunyao Rishel Huang Oscar Rojas Austin Rollins Amy Caroline Ross James Christopher Rousher Daniel John Ryan Nader Sadi Aseem Saini Chloe F. Sakow Sergio Alejandro Salazar Brett Saltrick

Gon E. Saman Ravneet Kaur Sandhu Meredith Ann Sappington Taylor Saucier Alex Schaeffer Grant M. Schindler Scott Schleunes Hannah Rose Schneiders Kyle Schwickerath Jonathan Jeah Seun Steven Shader Rachit Shah Sherwin Shaju Sydney Shakespeare Ambreen Sharif Robert Sheckler Umeer Sheikh Alex Sheltzer Gregory Sheremeta Shivani Sheth Yousha Siddiqui Yumna Siddiqui Ravnik Singh Jessica Singh Krishan Singh Christopher M. Smith Stephen L. Smith Aneta Sokolowska Spenser Soldano Ashley E. Spacek Katie J. Springer Cathrine Stark Adam Sternak Edgar Sy Shiori Takashima Judy Tan Katherine Ternent David T. Thom Ryan Thurston Weiyuan Tian Ben Tonsager Andrew Torigian Jacques Tran Heather V Tran Gavin Tsuchida Ahanth Vedantham Tyler Verdoni Austin W Vonasek Nishit Vora Vikrant Wadehra Alanna Wahl Madeline Walkner Blake Wallace Jennifer Mae Wentz Bradley Wiemken

Isaac Wilhelm Joseph Wilson Garrett Wireman Chase N. Witter Chalen Yang Thomas Yates Grant Yonemoto Angie L. Youssef Hernandez Sandra Zajac Huaitao Zhang

List includes DPMs certified or qualified between September 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024.

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EXAMINATION PASS RATES AS OF AUGUST 2024

Below, find the most recent examination pass rate data from candidates undertaking the two-step process to earn ABFAS Board Certification. ABFAS publishes this data each year in the annual newsletter and in conjunction with the ABFAS Annual Meeting.

PART I BOARD QUALIFICATION EXAMINATIONS Important to note, the 2023 residency class was the first class impacted by COVID-19 during all three years of residency. This may factor into the pass rate differential between the 2022 residency class and subsequent classes.

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Foot Surgery Didactic Exam

RRA Surgery Didactic Exam

Cumulative Pass Rate as of 2024 Spring Exams

Cumulative Pass Rate as of 2024 Spring Exams

PASS RATE BY RESIDENCY CLASS YEAR

PASS RATE BY RESIDENCY CLASS YEAR

RESIDENCY YEAR

N

PASS

PASS %

RESIDENCY YEAR

N

PASS

PASS %

2024

456

333

73%

2024

405

223

55%

2023

485

398

82%

2023

436

285

65%

2022

531

466

88%

2022

478

350

73%

Foot Surgery NEW CBPS Exam

RRA Surgery NEW CBPS Exam

Cumulative Pass Rate as of 2024 Spring Exams

Cumulative Pass Rate as of 2024 Spring Exams

PASS RATE BY RESIDENCY CLASS YEAR

PASS RATE BY RESIDENCY CLASS YEAR

RESIDENCY YEAR

N

PASS

PASS %

RESIDENCY YEAR

N

PASS

PASS %

2024

473

446

94%

2024

420

322

77%

2023

501

465

93%

2023

450

321

71%

2022

536

509

95%

2022

490

366

75%

SUCCESS RATES MATTER

87%

of podiatrists who attempt ABFAS Board Certification for Foot Surgery succeed, comparable to many other medical specialty boards.

PART II CASE REVIEW Important to note, it takes four years on average to accumulate enough cases to enroll in Case Review.

As a result, N significantly increases over time.

Foot Surgery Case Review Exam

RRA Surgery Case Review Exam

Cumulative Pass Rate as of 2024 Spring Exams

Cumulative Pass Rate as of 2024 Spring Exams

PASS BY RESIDENCY CLASS YEAR

PASS BY RESIDENCY CLASS YEAR

RESIDENCY YEAR

N

PASS

PASS %

RESIDENCY YEAR

N

PASS

PASS %

2022

54

46

85%

2022

22

19

86%

2021

132

110

83%

2021

73

66

90%

2020

169

148

88%

2020

94

84

89%

2019

224

200

89%

2019

131

107

82%

2018

253

228

90%

2018

148

126

85%

2017

282

254

90%

2017

156

133

85%

2016

328

298

91%

2016

194

156

80%

2015

310

274

88%

2015

175

141

81%

2014

295

264

89%

2014

148

126

85%

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(Photo: Dustin Kruse, DPM, FACFAS)

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