Credential Renewal Flashcards

What is the length of the standard ABFAS credential renewal cycle?

Answer: 5 years

ABFAS uses a 5-year renewal cycle for its Continuous Certification (CC) program.

The ABFAS Continuous Certification (CC) program replaced which older process?

Answer: Recertification examination

The Continuous Certification program replaced the periodic recertification examination that diplomates previously had to retake.

Which organization's accreditation is typically accepted by ABFAS for CME credits submitted during credential renewal?

Answer: ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education)

ACCME-accredited CME activities are the standard accepted source of qualifying credits for ABFAS renewal.

A diplomate wishes to submit CME credits from a journal article review activity. Which criterion must this activity meet?

Answer: It must be from an accredited provider and clinically relevant

Journal-based CME must come from an accredited provider and relate to the diplomate's foot and ankle specialty.

Under ABFAS renewal rules, what is required if a diplomate's license to practice is suspended during an active certification cycle?

Answer: The diplomate must report the suspension to ABFAS

ABFAS requires diplomates to disclose any licensure actions, including suspensions, as part of their certification obligations.

Which of the following is a component of the ABFAS Continuous Certification program related to patient outcomes?

Answer: Practice Performance Assessment

Practice Performance Assessment evaluates a diplomate's clinical outcomes against established standards.

An ABFAS diplomate wants to use a teaching activity (lecturing at a podiatric medical school) for CME credit. What must this activity have?

Answer: Formal accreditation or sponsor recognition by an approved CME provider

Teaching and speaking activities qualify for CME only when organized under an accredited CME provider's sponsorship.