Application Deadlines and Exam Dates
The online application process for ABS exams is posted annually in early spring. The application form, operative report (if required), original signature form with all required signatures, and application fee must arrive by application deadline. If they arrive after the deadline but before the late deadline, a late fee will be charged. No applications are accepted after the late application deadline.
| Application Deadline | Late Application Deadline | Examination Date | |
| General Surgery | |||
| In-Training (ABSITE) | TBD | TBD | Jan. 24-28, 2014 |
| Qualifying (QE) | May 1, 2013 | June 3, 2013 | Aug. 8, 2013* |
| Certifying (CE) | By Exam | By Exam | 2013-2014 Dates***
2013-2014 dates will be posted here in early June |
| Readmissibility | Mar. 15 | None | Mar. 15-May 15 |
| Recertification | Aug. 1, 2013 | Sept. 3, Oct. 1, and Nov. 1, 2013 | Dec. 2-14, 2013* |
| Vascular Surgery | |||
| In-Training (VSITE) | TBD | TBD | Feb./Mar. 2014 |
| Surgical Principles (SPE) | May 1, 2013 | June 3, 2013 | Aug. 8, 2013* |
| Qualifying (VS QE) | July 1, 2013 | July 15, 2013 | Nov. 18, 2013* |
| Certifying (VS CE) | TBD | None | May 19-20, 2014 - Dallas |
| Recertification | July 1, 2013 | July 15, 2013 | Nov. 18-30, 2013* |
| Pediatric Surgery | |||
| In-Training (PSITE) | TBD | TBD | Feb. 2014 |
| Qualifying (PS QE) | July 1, 2013 | July 15, 2013 | Sept. 23, 2013* |
| Certifying (PS CE) | TBD | None | Mar. 10-12, 2014 - Philadelphia |
| Recertification | July 1, 2013 | July 15, 2013 | Sept. 23-Oct. 4, 2013* |
| Surgical Critical Care | |||
| Certifying (SCC CE) | July 1, 2013 | July 15, 2013 | Sept. 23, 2013* |
| Recertification | July 1, 2013 | July 15, 2013 | Sept. 23-Oct. 4, 2013* |
| Surgery of the Hand | |||
| Certifying | Mar. 15, 2013 | Mar. 29, 2013 | Sept. 9, 2013** |
| Recertification | Mar. 15, 2013 | Mar. 29, 2013 | Sept. 9-21, 2013** |
| Hospice and Palliative Medicine | |||
| Certifying | May 1, 2014 | June 2, 2014 | Oct. 2, 2014 |
- *Computer-based examination offered at Pearson VUE testing centers.
- **Computer-based examination offered at Prometric testing centers.
- ***See above for CE dates. See CE Site Assignments for information on the site selection process.



