Resources

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

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

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

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to general surgery initial certification examinations.

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

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

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

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

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to pediatric surgery initial certification examinations.

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