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.

Vascular Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

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

Osteopathic Trainees Policy

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

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.

Examination Accommodations Policy

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

Pediatric Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to pediatric surgery initial certification examinations.

Medical License Requirement Policy

Policy outlining the different medical license requirements for initial certification and Continuous Certification.

Lapsed Certificates

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

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

Policy governing leave during residency training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in general surgery.

Complex General Surgical Oncology Leave Policy and Considerations on Workplace Support of Pregnant Surgeons

Policy governing leave during fellowship training for applicants applying for board certification in complex general surgical oncology.