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.

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General Surgery Credit for Foreign Graduate Medical Education

Policy governing credit for foreign graduate training pertaining to board certification in general surgery.
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Re-entry to Continuous Certification

Policy regarding re-entry to Continuous Certification for diplomates who are not in compliance with certification requirements.
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Lapsed Certificates

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

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

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

Policy governing leave during residency or fellowship training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in vascular surgery.
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Surgical Critical Care Leave Policy

Policy governing leave during fellowship training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in surgical critical care.
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Complex General Surgical Oncology Leave Policy

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

Policy governing leave during fellowship training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in pediatric surgery.
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Examination of Persons with Disabilities

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