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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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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International Rotations Policy

Policy outlining the requirements for residency or fellowship rotations completed outside the U.S. or Canada for general, vascular, and pediatric surgery, and complex...
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Vascular Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy outlining pathways available to surgeons who wish to regain admissibility to vascular surgery initial certification examinations.
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Complex General Surgical Oncology Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to complex general surgical oncology initial certification examinations.
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Pediatric Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to pediatric surgery initial certification examinations.
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General Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to general surgery initial certification examinations.
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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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