ABFAS Board Prep Pearls: Part 1
September 3, 2026
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Are you a Resident, Fellow, or newly practicing DPM preparing for ABFAS certification? Don’t miss the ABFAS Board Prep Pearls series - a live, expert-led, two-part webinar designed to help you navigate the entire certification process with confidence.
Part I of this exciting webinar series covers the Final Year In-Training Exam, logging pointers, certification pathways and recent updates, preparation for Case Review, and more.
Part II (May 2027) will specifically focus on the Case Review process for Board Certification - from logging cases and eligibility requirements to documentation, submission, and Case Review itself.
Gain valuable insights, get your questions answered, and set yourself up for success on the path to ABFAS Board Certification.
Adam Bernatsky, DPM, FACFAS - Moderator
Dr. Adam Bernatsky serves as Clerkship Director and Director of Academics at University Hospital New Jersey, where he is actively involved in resident and student education. He previously worked in the Department of Surgery at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the University of Louisville. He is passionate about mentorship, academics, and advancing podiatric training.
Laura Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS - Moderator
Dr. Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS is the Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Biomechanics at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. She also serves as Clerkship Director for the Temple University Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program. She currently serves as a member of the Post Graduate Affairs Committee. Other professional involvement includes ABFAS, AACPM Council of Faculties, CPME, and Editor in Chief of the Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
Diana Rogers, DPM, FACFAS - Presenter
Dr. Diana Rogers earned her Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Florida International University. Her passion for sports and experience as a collegiate athlete led her to begin her career as an athletic trainer. Advancing her medical expertise, she earned a master’s degree in biomedical sciences and her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University, followed by a three-year surgical residency at Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, Florida.
Dr. Rogers has been actively involved in education for over 15 years. She served as adjunct faculty at Barry University for nine years. She has played key roles in residency and fellowship training as Research Director at Westside Regional Medical Center and Site Coordinator at the VA in Gainesville.