ACFAS Position Statement

Board Certification of Residency Program Directors

Approved by the ACFAS Board of Directors, July 2024

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The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) believes residency directors in Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) approved programs should be board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Residency Program Directors must have a program coordinator to assist them in the management and day-to-day operations of administering the program.

Residency Program Directors who are responsible for the education of residents should ensure that graduating residents are adequately trained and capable of providing a high level of foot and ankle care to the community.