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.

Abdominal wall hernia (GS EPA)

Inguinal hernia (GS EPA)

Gallbladder disease (GS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a patient with gallbladder disease.

Benign or malignant colon disease (GS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a patient with benign or malignant colon disease.

Benign or malignant breast disease (GS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a patient with benign or malignant breast disease.

RLQ pain/Appendicitis (GS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a patient with RLQ pain and appendicitis.

Booklet of Information – Vascular Surgery

Outlines the requirements for certification in vascular surgery.

Booklet of Information – Surgery

Outlines the requirements for certification in general surgery.