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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.

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Do as I say and not as I do: Surgical critical care program directors and diplomates shape the future

Jones TJ, Barry CL, Davis KA, Martin ND, Prendergast CO, Duncan TK, Hildreth AN, Inaba K, Jensen AR, Jones AT, Moran SL, Palmieri...
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Trainee Autonomy is Associated with Well-Being

Cui CL, Reilly MA, Pillado EB, Li RD, Eng JS, Jiang Y, Grafmuller LE, DiLosa KL, Conway AM, Escobar GA, Shaw PM, Hu...
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The Use of COMLEX-USA Performance When Considering DO Applicants to General Surgery Residency Programs

Sandella JM, Young G, Boulet JR, Conrad-Schnetz K. The Use of COMLEX-USA Performance When Considering DO Applicants to General Surgery Residency Programs. J...
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An Open Letter Regarding the Reporting of General Surgery In-Training Examination Scores

Yoo PS, Lindeman B, Jones A. An Open Letter Regarding the Reporting of General Surgery In-Training Examination Scores. Ann Surg. 2025 Jul 1;282(1):27-28....
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Analysis of Surgeon and Program Characteristics Associated with Success on American Board of Surgery Exam Outcomes

Barry CL, Jones AT, Rubright JD, Ibáñez B, Abouljoud MS, Berman RS, Berry C, Dent DL, Buyske J. Analysis of Surgeon and Program...
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Research Agenda for Entrustable Professional Activities Among US Surgical Specialties

Sandhu G, Jones A, Barry CL, Buyske J, Mellinger JD, Lindeman B. Research Agenda for Entrustable Professional Activities Among US Surgical Specialties. Ann...
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Pregnancy and Parenthood Among US Surgical Residents

Li RD, Janczewski LM, Eng JS, Foote DC, Wu C, Johnson JK, Easter SR, Kim E, Buyske J, Turner PL, Nasca TJ, Bilimoria...
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Burnout is not associated with trainee performance on the Vascular Surgery In-Training Exam

Cui CL, Reilly MA, Pillado EB, Li RD, Eng JS, Grafmuller LE, DiLosa KL, Conway AM, Escobar GA, Shaw PM, Hu YY, Bilimoria...
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Addressing Inequities in Assessment: The American Board of Surgery

Jones, AT; Barry, CL; Prendergast, CO; Nfonsam, VN; Buyske, J. Addressing inequities in assessment: The American Board of Surgery. Ann Surg. 281(3):p 385-387,...
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Examiner-examinee gender concordance does not impact ratings on the American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery Certifying Examination

Li RD, Barry C, Ibanez Moreno B, Brown KR, Chaer R, Huber TS, Jones A, Lee JT, Perler BA, Sheahan MG 3rd, Aulivola...
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