Resources

Policy that describes the information that is made publicly available about surgeons who are certified by the ABS.

Policy outlining the different medical license requirements for initial certification and Continuous Certification.

Policy outlining the process for surgeons to regain their ABS certification following lapse or expiration.

All changes to In-Training Examination orders must be submitted via the Change of Order Form. Change requests submitted by email or phone will...

Trainees may customize up to 12 months of rotations in the last 36 months of general surgery residency to allow for “early tracking”...

Policy outlining the procedure for requesting testing center or virtual examination accommodations for ABS examinations.

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to general surgery initial certification examinations.

Policy governing leave during residency training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in general surgery.

Policy outlining the ethical and professional behavior expected of an ABS-certified surgeon.

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