ABFAS Credential Renewal 2

Question 1

How many Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits must an ABFAS diplomate earn per 3-year cycle to maintain board certification?

Accepted Answer

100 credits

Answer

ABFAS requires 100 CME credits per 3-year renewal cycle for credential maintenance.

Question 2

Which category of CME credits is specifically required by ABFAS and must be directly related to foot and ankle surgery?

Accepted Answer

Category I credits

Answer

ABFAS requires Category I CME credits that are relevant to foot and ankle surgical practice.

Question 3

What happens to an ABFAS diplomate's certification status if they fail to complete the renewal requirements by the deadline?

Accepted Answer

Certification lapses and diplomate is listed as non-certified

Answer

Failure to meet renewal deadlines results in certification lapse and the diplomate is removed from the certified list.

Question 4

An ABFAS diplomate has been certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle (CRRFA) only. Which renewal pathway applies to them?

Accepted Answer

They follow the CRRFA-specific renewal requirements

Answer

ABFAS offers separate credentials (CCFAS and CRRFA), each with its own renewal requirements and pathways.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the Osteoporosis self-assessment tool component sometimes included in ABFAS renewal?

Accepted Answer

A practice quality improvement (PQI) module

Answer

Practice Quality Improvement (PQI) modules are designed to help diplomates assess and improve their clinical practice.

(ABFAS) American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery Practice Test