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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Hand Surgery Leave Policy and Considerations on Workplace Support of Pregnant Surgeons

Policy governing leave during fellowship training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in hand surgery.
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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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Public Reporting of Status

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

Policy outlining the procedure for how requests for reconsideration and/or appeals of board decisions are handled.
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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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Hand Surgery Certifying Examination Admissibility Policy

Policy outlining admissibility time limits for the Hand Surgery Certifying Examination.
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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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Revocation of Certificate

Policy outlining the circumstances that may lead to the involuntary loss of a surgeon's board certification.
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Military Activation

Policy regarding active duty military as it relates to ABS examinations.
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