CME expires December 1, 2026
PREPARE. PRACTICE. EVALUATE.
Test your knowledge on the diagnosis and management of foot and ankle disorders and injuries and prepare for board examinations and maintenance of certification with essential content from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) library.
This nine-module study plan has been developed in conjunction with the AAOS Foot and Ankle Content Committee to prepare orthopaedic surgeons for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Surgery Practice-Profiled Recertification Examinations.
Selected AAOS content aligns with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Surgery Recertification Examination Blueprint, making this course not only an essential study tool but also an excellent resource for surgeons interested in obtaining a well-rounded foundation in current orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery-related concepts.
AAOS Foot and Ankle Content Committee
Steven L. Haddad, MD (Chair)
Christopher P. Chiodo, MD
Loretta Chou, MD
W. Hodges Davis, MD
Ashlee Paige MacDonald, MD
Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi, MD
Phinit Phisitkul, MD
Eric W. Tan, MD
Anand Mahesh Vora, MD
Anthony D. Watson, MD
Table of Contents
Module 1: Forefoot: First Ray Disorders
Module 2: Forefoot: Lesser Ray Disorders
Module 3: Midfoot: Trauma and Arthritis
Module 4: Hindfoot: Trauma
Module 5: Hindfoot: Reconstruction and Arthritis
Module 6: Ankle: Trauma
Module 7: Ankle: Reconstruction and Arthritis
Module 8: Systemic and Metabolic Conditions
Module 9: General Foot and Ankle Topics
Key Features
Knowledge Check — AAOS board-style self-assessment examination questions specifically selected to address the top-tested content
Recommended Readings — Full-text PDFs of recent, relevant AAOS book chapters; Instructional Course Lecture chapters; and Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons articles
Lecture Presentations — Audiovisual presentations from the AAOS Board Maintenance of Certification Preparation and Review Course
Study Activity — Digital flashcards to test knowledge and highlight key, testable concepts
Build-a-Quiz — Create mock quizzes or individualized question banks to reinforce specific content areas
Complete the program at your own pace
Track your progress and performance
Pick up where you left off across your devices
Learning Objectives
Interpret current clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging studies related to common foot and ankle disorders and injuries.
Demonstrate clinical decision-making skills for the management of foot and ankle disorders and injuries.
Differentiate between appropriate surgical and nonsurgical treatment strategies.
Apply evidence-based orthopaedic literature in your practice.
Earn up to 65 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.