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ABS News
- The spring 2013 issue of ABS E-News is now available.
- The ABS announces seven new directors joining the board this July.
CE Site Selection
- 2013-2014 CE dates have been posted. Candidates currently admissible to the General Surgery CE may sign up for an exam via their Exam Records page. See also our site selection process.
2013 Exam Applications
- The online application process for these 2013 exams is available. Please review your exam's instructions before beginning the online application.
- General Surgery Recertification: » Instructions » Online Application
- Vascular Surgery QE: » Instructions » Online Application
- Vascular Surgery Recertification: » Instructions » Online Application
- Pediatric Surgery QE: » Instructions » Online Application
- Pediatric Surgery Recertification: » Instructions » Online Application
- SCC CE: » Instructions » Online Application
- SCC Recertification: » Instructions » Online Application
Upcoming Application Deadlines
- » July 1 - All Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and SCC Exams
- » July 15 (late deadline) - All Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and SCC Exams
- » Aug. 1 - General Surgery Recertification Exam
- » Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 1 (late deadlines) - General Surgery Recertification Exam
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