April 22, 2021

General Surgery QE Initial Application Deadline Extended through May 14

ABS is waiving the late application period for the 2021 General Surgery QE, and extending the initial application deadline through May 14, 2021.

April 14, 2021

Public Comment on Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Test Blueprint through April 28

The ABS is seeking feedback on the test blueprint for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation exam.

April 8, 2021

ABS to Explore Video-Based Assessment in Pilot Program Launching June 2021

The ABS is launching a pilot program in video-based assessment to explore the feasibility of the technology as a vehicle for formative skill assessment and improvement for the practicing surgeon.

March 26, 2021

2021 Hardship Modifications to ABS Training Requirements

Each specialty board of the ABS has developed a set of hardship modifications to training requirements for trainees graduating in 2021.

March 23, 2021

ABS Statement of Support for the AAPI Community

The ABS stands with the AAPI community, and rejects anti-Asian hate and misogyny in all forms.

March 12, 2021

Nominations to the Council of the American Board of Surgery

The Council of the ABS is seeking nominees to serve a six-year term.

Feb. 26, 2021

Neurocritical Care Subspecialty Application Now Available for Qualified Surgical Critical Care Diplomates

Eligible candidates are surgical critical care diplomates who are primarily engaged in the practice of neurocritical care.

Jan. 27, 2021

Window Opened for Rescheduled 2020 Written Exams

In response to candidate-reported issues with scheduling appointments for the rescheduled 2020 specialty written exams, ABS has worked with Pearson VUE to allow a longer window for affected candidates to have the opportunity to sit for their exam.

Jan. 14, 2021

January 15 Reporting Deadline Extended

ABS has extended the January 15 reporting deadline to fall 2021 for anyone who was due to report on their ongoing certification requirements.

Dec. 23, 2020

2021 PSITE/VSITE Order Information

ABS is now accepting orders from program directors for the 2021 PSITE and VSITE. Please see this announcement for information that was sent to program directors on Dec. 23.

Dec. 23, 2020

2021 ABSITE Order Information

ABS is now accepting orders from program directors for the 2021 ABSITE. Please see this announcement for information that was sent to program directors on Dec. 23.

Sept. 16, 2020

Rescheduled Date Announced for 2020 Specialty Exams

The September 2020 ABS Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology Qualifying Exams, as well as the Surgical Critical Care Certifying Exam, have been rescheduled for April 12, 2021.

Sept. 3, 2020

Volunteer with the ABS

ABS volunteers write exam questions, serve as examiners, provide essential user testing and feedback on our website and diplomate portal, and more. We are always accepting volunteer applications, so if you are interested, complete this form.

Aug. 27, 2020

ABS Announces Solution for 2020 General Surgery Qualifying Exam

The July 2020 General Surgery Qualifying Exam has been rescheduled and will be administered at Pearson VUE testing centers across the country on April 15, 2021.