Resources

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

Policy outlining exam admissibility time limits for initial certification in surgical critical care.

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

Policy outlining the procedure for how requests for reconsideration and/or appeals of board decisions are handled.

Grace years are available to everyone in good standing and enrolled in the ABS Continuous Certification Program, whenever an assessment is normally due.

Policy governing leave during fellowship training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in surgical critical care.

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

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

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

Policy regarding surgeon re-entry to active surgical practice following a voluntary or involuntary hiatus of two or more years.