The Pediatric Surgery Board (PSB) of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term beginning September 29, 2025. The PSB comprises approximately 8-10 members that represent the spectrum of pediatric surgery and are responsible for both initial and continued board certification in pediatric surgery by the ABS. Accordingly, the PSB is responsible for the Pediatric Surgery In-Training Examination (PSITE), the Pediatric Surgery Qualifying Examination (PSQE), the Pediatric Surgery Certifying Examination (PSCE), and the Pediatric Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment (PS CCA).
Directors will participate in developing the various examinations and administering the annual oral examination (PSCE), in addition to focusing on the PSB’s current priorities and initiatives.
Directors must be currently certified in pediatric surgery. The time commitment is approximately 10 days per year including the oral examination, examination reviews, and biannual retreats, in addition to the various specialty board responsibilities.
The PSB utilizes a competency-based selection process to optimize its performance. Accordingly, individuals with one or more of the following competencies are sought:
- Previous ABS volunteer experience
- Experience with the development and/or implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
- Practicing at a non-fellowship location
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
- RRC/ACGME Experience
Emphasis will be placed on varied experience across all dimensions, including practice type, practice focus, geographic location, professional experience, and time in practice, among others.
Nominees will be accepted from societies, peers, or self-nomination. All nominations will require completion of the Nominate/Support Form from an ABMS-certified physician. Both the nominator and nominee forms must be completed for each candidate by 4:00pm ET on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Please use the links below to access the nominator and nominee forms
- PSB Director Nomination (to be completed by individuals who are nominating a colleague)
- PSB Director Application (to be completed by individuals who are submitting a self-nomination)
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