Aug. 8, 2018

ABS Accepting Nominations for At-Large Director

The American Board of Surgery is seeking nominations to fill one or more at-large director positions.

July 12, 2018

ABS Welcomes Dr. Spence Taylor as Chair

The American Board of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Spence M. Taylor as chair for 2018-2019.

May 29, 2018

Recertification Exams in Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and SCC

The online registration process for these exams is now available - please click on the link above for an important message.

May 23, 2018

General Surgery CE Dates Posted

Dates for 2018-2019 General Surgery Certifying Exams have been announced. Eligible candidates must select a date/site by Sept. 1, 2018.

May 7, 2018

ABS E-News - Spring 2018

The latest ABS e-newsletter is now available, with updates on Continuous Certification, new directors, DABS, EPAs, and more.

Mar. 26, 2018

ABMS Survey on Continuing Board Certification

The Vision for the Future Commission organized by the American Board of Medical Specialties is collecting feedback via a survey.

Mar. 15, 2018

Important Change to New Assessment Enrollment

We have listened to diplomates' concerns regarding the new ABS Continuous Certification Program; all ABS certificates will remain valid until expiration.

Mar. 12, 2018

Update Regarding Continuous Certification

An update on the new ABS Continuous Certification Program — we will continue to gather feedback in response to diplomates' concerns.

Mar. 5, 2018

ABS Announces Details of Continuous Certification Program

Details of the ABS Continuous Certification Program are now available, including the new general surgery assessment launching in 2018.