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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Examination Accommodations Policy
Policy outlining the procedure for requesting testing center or virtual examination accommodations for ABS examinations.
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Re-entry to Surgical Practice
Policy regarding surgeon re-entry to active surgical practice following a voluntary or involuntary hiatus of two or more years.
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Exam Admissibility Policies
Policies outlining examination admissibility time limits for initial certification by the ABS in general surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, complex general surgical oncology,...
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Complex General Surgical Oncology Leave Policy and Considerations on Workplace Support of Pregnant Surgeons
Policy governing leave during fellowship training for applicants applying for board certification in complex general surgical oncology.
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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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Examination of Persons with Disabilities
Policy outlining the procedure for requesting accommodations to ABS examinations for individuals with documented ADA-related disabilities.
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Grace Year Policy
Grace years are available to everyone in good standing and enrolled in the ABS Continuous Certification Program, whenever an assessment is normally due.
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Retired Policy
Policy outlining the criteria and process for surgeons who wish to request a "Retired" designation with the ABS.
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Complex General Surgical Oncology Exam Admissibility Policy
Policy outlining exam admissibility time limits for initial certification in complex general surgical oncology.
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