Resources
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.
The ABS policies listed on this website are the current ones in effect and supersede all previous versions. The ABS reserves the right to make changes to all policies at any time.
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Training Waiver Policy
Policy governing trainee waiver requests from programs for extended leave.
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Lapsed Certificates
Policy outlining the process for surgeons to regain their ABS certification following lapse or expiration.
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2026 Nominations to the Council of the American Board of Surgery
The Council of the ABS is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term.
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American Board of Surgery President & CEO Dr. Jo Buyske Announces Retirement After 9 Years of Transformative Leadership
Dr. Jo Buyske announced her plan to retire as president and CEO of the ABS June 2027.
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The ABS Makes Changes to its International Rotation Request Process Effective Immediately
Changes to this policy will reduce the amount of work required by programs with trainees completing international rotations.
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The ABS Welcomes a New Councilor for 2026
The ABS is pleased to welcome a new surgeon to the ABS Council with a term beginning in September 2026.
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Flexible Rotation Requests
Trainees may customize up to 12 months of rotations in the last 36 months of general surgery residency to allow for “early tracking”...
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General Surgery Re-entry to Residency After Hiatus
Policy regarding re-entering surgical residency following a hiatus of three to six years
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General Surgery Credit for Foreign Graduate Medical Education
Policy governing credit for foreign graduate training for board certification in general surgery
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Adding and Managing Users in the ABS EPA App for Surgical Specialties
A visual step-by-step guide on how to add/manage users and manage program access requests in the ABS EPA App™.
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