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.

Public Reporting of Status

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

Lapsed Certificates

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

Examination of Persons with Disabilities

Policy outlining the procedure for requesting accommodations to ABS examinations for individuals with documented ADA-related disabilities.

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.

Retired Policy

Policy outlining the criteria and process for surgeons who wish to request a "Retired" designation with the ABS.

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