Credentialer FAQ's
A:Board Qualified status indicates that a
podiatric surgeon has passed the written examination for certification in Foot
Surgery or Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
Individuals who are Board Qualified are not members of ABPS, but are
considered to be "in progress." Board Qualified surgeons may not promote
their status on letterhead, publications, or other advertisements.
Board Certified status indicates that a podiatric surgeon has completed
written and oral examinations along with appropriate residency and case
requirements. Board Certified podiatric surgeons are members of ABPS and may
promote their status on letterhead, publications, or other advertisements. For
detailed information, see:
Pathway to
Certification.
A:To get started with on-line verifications, you
will need an account ID and password. Simply call
415-553-7800 or email us at
verifications@abps.org. Your ID and password will be emailed to you.
A:You fill out the Prepayment Order Form and mail
it to ABPS with your check. You prepay for verifications in blocks of
$400. This pays for 16
verifications.
A:The on-line verification system requires that
you log in first. Once logged in, you will be automatically routed to the first
step of the verification process. You may log in from our
home page.
A:You can call the ABPS office at
415-553-7800 and select verifications, or call the
Verifications Manager directly at 415-553-7800 x125.
You can also email us at
verifications@abps.org.
Public FAQ's
A:Podiatric Surgeons specialize in foot and ankle
surgery. They are the surgical specialists of the podiatric profession. Foot and
ankle surgeons provide complete medical and surgical care for a variety of
problems that affect people of every age.
FAQs
A:ABPS protects patients by advancing the art and
science of podiatric surgery. Our certification ensures that ABPS-certified
surgeons have completed appropriate training, successfully performed a diverse
range of podiatric surgical procedures, and passed our extensive written and
oral examinations.
A:Certified surgeons must graduate from an
accredited four year podiatric medical school and complete residency training at
a program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. They must also
have four years of post-doctoral clinical experience and present a diverse mix
of documented cases for review by the ABPS Credentials Committee.
A:Any doctor who appears in our database has been
certified. We have thousands of members across North America. To locate a
certified podiatric surgeon in your area, go to Locate a Member.
