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.