Apr. 23, 2019

General Surgery Recertification Exam Performance Associated With Subsequent Loss of License Actions

In a follow-up to a previous ABS study, a new study finds an association between general surgery recertification exam performance and subsequent loss of license actions.

Mar. 25, 2019

ABS Study Finds Absence of Gender Bias During General Surgery Certifying Exam

Study finds that all ABS General Surgery Certifying Examination examinees have a similar likelihood of passing the exam regardless of examinee or examiner genders.

Mar. 13, 2019

ABS to Welcome 8 New Directors

The ABS will welcome eight new directors and seven new component board members in July.

Feb. 19, 2019

ABS Now Offering "Retired" Status to Qualified Diplomates

The ABS is now offering a Retired certification status to qualified diplomates. Qualified diplomates are no longer active in practice in any capacity.

Nov. 29, 2018

ABS E-News - Fall 2018

The latest ABS e-newsletter is now available, with a message from the chair, a Continuous Certification Program update, information about at-large directors, international collaboration details, and more.

Oct. 15, 2018

General Surgery Continuous Certification Registration Deadline Extended

The 2018 ABS General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment registration deadline has been extended to accommodate diplomates who may not have had time to register for this year's window.

Oct. 1, 2018

ABMS Statement on US DOJ Response to Proposed Maryland Legislation

The American Board of Medical Specialties applauds the U.S. Department of Justice's recognition of the value of board certification to consumers and health systems.

Sept. 18, 2018

Study Demonstrates Relationship Between Maintaining Board Certification and Loss of License Actions

New ABS study published by JAMA shows relationship between maintaining certification in surgery and loss of license actions.

Aug. 8, 2018

ABS Accepting Nominations for At-Large Director

The American Board of Surgery is seeking nominations to fill one or more at-large director positions.

July 12, 2018

ABS Welcomes Dr. Spence Taylor as Chair

The American Board of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Spence M. Taylor as chair for 2018-2019.