May 13, 2022

ABS Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

This May, the ABS commemorates and celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

April 21, 2022

Nominations to the Complex General Surgical Oncology Board of the American Board of Surgery

The Complex General Surgical Oncology Board of the ABS is seeking nominees to serve a six-year term. Nominations will be accepted until June 3, 2022.

March 24, 2022

Request for Proposal in Support of an Entrustable Professional Activities Data Collection Platform

The ABS is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the purpose of creating a secure, interactive platform and data repository to facilitate the implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities.

March 21, 2022

Nominations to the Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery

The Vascular Surgery Board of the ABS is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term. Nominations will be accepted until April 15, 2022.

February 14, 2022

ABS Announces Transition to Entrustable Professional Activities for General Surgery Resident Evaluation

The ABS is pleased to introduce the ABS Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) Project, which will launch in July 2023 for general surgery residency programs.

February 07, 2022

ABS Statement on Misinformation About COVID-19

The ABS supports public health measures that mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and is committed to protecting patients and the public from harm. The spread of misinformation about COVID-19 by diplomates of the ABS is especially harmful, as it undermines public trust in our profession.

February 01, 2022

ABS Celebrates Black History Month

This February, the ABS commemorates and celebrates Black History Month by raising awareness of issues on race, inclusion, and belonging; celebrating the contributions of the Black community; and creating a platform for Black voices to be heard.

January 17, 2022

ABS Honors the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday on Monday, January 17, the ABS office is closed.