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The ABS has a plethora of materials available for both surgeons and non-surgeons, including examination guides and content outlines, policies related to ABS certification, published journal articles about certification, information for patients, and more.

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ABS Welcomes Five New Councilors

The ABS is pleased to welcome five new surgeons to the ABS Council, with six-year terms beginning on July 1, 2025.
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2025 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 director nominees to serve a six-year term beginning September 29, 2025.
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Entrustable Professional Activities FAQs – Vascular Surgery

In these EPA FAQs, we answer the most commonly asked questions about vascular surgery EPAs.
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Entrustable Professional Activities FAQs – General Surgery

In these EPA FAQs, we answer the most commonly asked questions about general surgery EPAs. This document is updated regularly to reflect where...
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2025 Nominations to the Pediatric Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery

The Pediatric Surgery Board of the ABS is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term beginning September 29, 2025.
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2025 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 beginning September 29, 2025.
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Assessment and resuscitation of an unstable patient (PS EPA)

Assessment and resuscitation of an unstable patient.
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Trauma patient (PS EPA)

Evaluation and management of the trauma patient.
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Pediatric patient with obesity (PS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a pediatric patient with obesity.
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SIP/NEC (PS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a patient with SIP/NEC.
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