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.

A national study of attrition in general surgery training: which residents leave and where do they go?

Yeo H, et al. Ann Surg. 2010;252(3):529-534.

Early tracking would improve the operative experience of general surgery residents.

Stain SC, et al. Ann Surg. 2010;252(3), 445-449.

Motivations to pursue fellowships are gender neutral.

Borman KR, Biester TW, Rhodes RS. Arch Surg. 2010;145(7):671-678.

The baby with the bathwater.

Buyske J. Arch Surg. 2010;145(6):577.

The role of simulation in certification.

Buyske J. Surg Clin North Am. 2010;90(3):619-621.

Keeping an open (surgery) mind.

Bell RH Jr. Ann Surg. 2010;251(2):213-214.

Why Johnny cannot operate.

Bell RH Jr. Surgery. 2009;146(4) :533-542.

Attitudes, training experiences, and professional expectations of US general surgery residents: a national survey.

Yeo H, et al. JAMA. 2009;302(12) :1301-1308.

Commentary.

Lewis FR Jr. J Am Coll Surg. 2009;209(3) :404-405.

Comment of the American Board of Surgery on the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine Report, “Resident Duty Hours: Enhancing Sleep, Supervision, and Safety.”

Lewis FR. Surgery. 2009;146(3):410-419.