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.

Change to ITE Order Policy

All changes to In-Training Examination orders must be submitted via the ABS program portal. Change requests submitted by email or phone will not...

Research Policy

Policy outlining the procedure for the submission of research proposals from individuals and organizations requesting data from the ABS.

Osteopathic Trainees Policy

Policy regarding initial certification in general and/or vascular surgery for osteopathic residents in ACGME-accredited training programs.

Military Activation Policy

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

General Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to general surgery initial certification examinations.

General Surgery Limit on Number of Programs

Policy regarding the number of residency training programs that an applicant for board certification in general surgery may train at.

Vascular Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy outlining pathways available to surgeons who wish to regain admissibility to vascular surgery initial certification examinations.

Examination Accommodations Policy

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

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.

Pediatric Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to pediatric surgery initial certification examinations.