ABFAS Exam Pass Rates
The fail rate for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Part I Foot Surgery CBPS Exam averages around 32%, while the fail rate for Part I RRA Surgery CBPS Exam is 40% (adapted from ABFAS data). We hope that DPMQuestions aids you in passing your exams.
In-Training: All Candidates
| Year | PGY1 | PGY2 | PGY3/4 Foot Only | PGY3/4 Foot & RRA | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 480 | 550 | 30 | 530 | 1,590 |
| 2022 | 470 | 540 | 28 | 520 | 1,558 |
| 2021 | 460 | 530 | 27 | 510 | 1,527 |
| 2020 | 450 | 520 | 26 | 500 | 1,496 |
| 2019 | 440 | 510 | 25 | 490 | 1,465 |
Part I Foot Surgery
First-Time Takers
| Year | Spring Part I Didactic | Spring Part I CBPS | Fall Part I Didactic* | Fall Part I CBPS* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73% (N=510) | 78% (N=512) | - | - |
| 2023 | 75% (N=505) | 79% (N=507) | - | - |
All Candidates
| Year | Spring Part I Didactic | Spring Part I CBPS | Fall Part I Didactic* | Fall Part I CBPS* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63% (N=680) | 72% (N=620) | 30% (N=310) | 50% (N=220) |
| 2023 | 64% (N=570) | 74% (N=630) | 38% (N=270) | 61% (N=180) |
Part I RRA Surgery
First-Time Takers
| Year | Spring Part I Didactic | Spring Part I CBPS | Fall Part I Didactic* | Fall Part I CBPS* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58% (N=450) | 60% (N=452) | - | - |
| 2023 | 57% (N=440) | 67% (N=443) | - | - |
All Candidates
| Year | Spring Part I Didactic | Spring Part I CBPS | Fall Part I Didactic* | Fall Part I CBPS* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55% (N=570) | 56% (N=535) | 36% (N=210) | 56% (N=200) |
| 2023 | 52% (N=530) | 66% (N=505) | 43% (N=185) | 59% (N=145) |
Part II Foot Surgery
First-Time Takers
| Year | Case Review | CBPS |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60% (N=330) | 61% (N=450) |
| 2023 | 60% (N=360) | 58% (N=400) |
All Candidates
| Year | Case Review | CBPS |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59% (N=480) | 59% (N=610) |
| 2023 | 57% (N=460) | 58% (N=530) |
Part II RRA Surgery
First-Time Takers
| Year | Case Review | CBPS |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67% (N=140) | 63% (N=275) |
| 2023 | 60% (N=120) | 44% (N=185) |
All Candidates
| Year | Case Review | CBPS |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68% (N=190) | 59% (N=370) |
| 2023 | 53% (N=195) | 41% (N=255) |
Recertification & Self-Assessment
Foot Surgery Recertification
| Year | Pass Rate (All Candidates) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 99% (N=480) |
| 2023 | 97% (N=430) |
RRA Surgery Recertification
| Year | Pass Rate (All Candidates) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 85% (N=120) |
| 2023 | 82% (N=80) |
Self-Assessment
| Year | Pass Rate (All Candidates) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 83% (N=205) |
| 2023 | 83% (N=170) |
*First-time taker data for Fall Part I exams is not statistically significant for reporting.
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