http://www.absurgery.org News from the American Board of Surgery http://www.absurgery.org/img/abs_logo_small.gif http://www.absurgery.org http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?newssurgonc The ABS announces a new subspecialty certificate in complex general surgical oncology. The certificate was established to assess qualifications for the treatment of complex cases typically seen in cancer centers and specialized institutions, while recognizing that most surgical oncology cases are, and will continue to be, treated by general surgeons in the community. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?policyceassign The ABS has announced the following dates and sites for the General Surgery Certifying Examination: Oct. 3-5, 2011 - Boston; Dec. 12-14, 2011 - Philadelphia; Mar. 12-14, 2012 - Houston; April 16-18, 2012 - Chicago. Eligible candidates are required to select a site by Sept. 30. For more information on the site selection process, click on the title above. Mon, 23 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?certsccce The ABS will now allow a surgical critical care (SCC) fellowship to be completed part time over a two-year period at the discretion of the program director. This new option permits surgeons already in practice to pursue SCC certification. Wed, 15 June 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?news_atlarge2011 The ABS is accepting nominations for three at-large director positions through Sept. 15, 2011. Click on the title above for the full announcement. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?scre_booklet The SCORE Curriculum Outline for 2011-2012 is now available in PDF and Excel versions. The outline is a list of patient care and medical knowledge topics to be included in a curriculum for a five-year general surgery residency training program. Copies of the outline will also be mailed to ACGME-accredited general surgery residency programs and SCORE portal subscribers. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org Results of the 2011 General Surgery Qualifying Exam (QE) are available on the ABS website. Successful examinees may select a Certifying Examination site/date; a site must be selected by Sept. 30 for the 2011-2012 year. Unsuccessful examinees will be contacted before the 2012 QE; a new application is not necessary. Tue, 23 August 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?newsgijointstate The ABS and four GI societies announce that they will conduct a joint assessment of U.S. endoscopic education and training to ensure that physicians performing endoscopy have appropriate training and education. Click on the title above for the full announcement. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?examdeadlines Please note the following 2012 in-training exam dates: ABSITE - Jan. 27-31; PSITE - Feb. 18; VSITE - Feb. 25. Order information will be sent to training programs later this fall. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?news_newpart2 The ABS will introduce changes in 2012 to Part 2 of the ABS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. These changes are intended to simplify Part 2 while providing some basic parameters as to the continuing medical education (CME) appropriate for lifelong learning and self-assessment. Click on the title above for the full announcement. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?news_psbatlarge2011 The Pediatric Surgery Board of the ABS is accepting nominations through November 15 to fill an at-large member position. Click on the title above for the full announcement. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?exam-moccme#Exam%20Credit ABS diplomates who pass a certifying or recertification exam (ABS or another ABMS board) can now waive up to 60 hours of CME and self-assessment for Part 2 of the ABS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. This includes the exam that initially enrolled you in MOC. Click on the title above for more information. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?newsletter The latest issue of ABS News, the ABS' annual newsletter, is now available. This issue features several pages of information on the ABS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program, including frequently asked questions. Click on the title above to view. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 2100:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org Results of the 2011 General Surgery Recertification Examination held from Nov. 28 to Dec. 10, 2011 have been posted on the ABS website, www.absurgery.org. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?examdeadlines Dates for all 2012 exams are now posted on the ABS website. The 2012 General Surgery Qualifying Examination will be given on Aug. 12; the General Surgery Recertification Examination will be held from Nov. 26 to Dec. 8. Click on the title above to view additional exam dates, as well as application deadlines. Wed, 25 January 2012 21:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/ Please note the 2012 General Surgery Qualifying Examination will be given on Thursday, August 9; not August 12 as stated previously. Thu, 26 January 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?news_atlargehughes The American Board of Surgery announces the election of Dr. Tyler G. Hughes, a community surgeon from McPherson, Kansas, as an at-large director. Dr. Hughes was chosen out of 65 candidates drawn from an open nomination process. He will begin his six-year term as of July 1, 2012. Click on the title above for full announcement. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 1300:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org The online application process for the General Surgery Qualifying Exam (QE), Hospice and Pallative Medicine Certifying Exam, and Surgical Principles Examination is posted. QE applicants from U.S. residency programs must log in with the information mailed to their program; Canadian applicants should contact the ABS. The application process for all other exams will be posted in mid-April. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?certabsite The 2013 ABSITE will be held from January 25 to January 29. General surgery residency programs will be sent order information in the fall. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?index The online application process is now posted for all 2012 ABS exams. Go to www.absurgery.org, then select your specialty and exam from the left column. You'll see an exam overview, application instructions, and the online application process (log in required). Be sure to review the application instructions before beginning. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT