| Most
medical specialties have recognized certifying boards.
Hospitals, surgical centers, health care plans, and
patients often depend upon these recognized boards to
verify certification status of physicians. Doctors
who are board certified are referred to as "diplomates."
What
is ABPS?
The American Board of Podiatric Surgery was founded in
1975 as an independent, nonprofit organization for the
purpose of certifying podiatric surgeons found to be
qualified after meeting credentialing requirements and
completing the examination process. ABPS is
recognized by the Council on Podiatric Medical
Education, which is the accrediting agency of the
American Podiatric Medical Association. The major
objective of ABPS is to protect and improve the health
and welfare of the public by the advancement of the art
and science of podiatric surgery.
A
podiatric surgeon certified by the American Board of
Podiatric Surgery has successfully completed a
credentialing and examination process and has
demonstrated knowledge of podiatric surgery, including
the diagnosis of general medical problems and surgical
management of foot diseases, deformities, and trauma of
the foot and ankle and related structures.
from the ABPS
Brochure, October 1995 |
