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.

2026 Nominations to the Council of the American Board of Surgery

The Council of the ABS is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term.

American Board of Surgery President & CEO Dr. Jo Buyske Announces Retirement After 9 Years of Transformative Leadership

Dr. Jo Buyske announced her plan to retire as president and CEO of the ABS June 2027.

The ABS Makes Changes to its International Rotation Request Process Effective Immediately

Changes to this policy will reduce the amount of work required by programs with trainees completing international rotations.

The ABS Welcomes a New Councilor for 2026

The ABS is pleased to welcome a new surgeon to the ABS Council with a term beginning in September 2026.

ABS Welcomes 5 New Directors to Its 2026 Specialty Boards

The ABS is pleased to welcome five new directors to its specialty boards with terms beginning in September 2026.

Adult Complex Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery FPD Exam Administration Moving to Every Other Year

The ACTPS FPD exam is now being offered biennially as per updates from the ABS and the ABOHNS.

ABS Welcomes Drs. Chassin and Stewart as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors

The American Board of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Mark R. Chassin as chair and Dr. John H. Stewart as vice chair...

The American Board of Surgery Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™

Becoming a certified great workplace is based entirely on anonymous feedback from current employees about their experience working at the ABS. In 2026,...

2026 Nominations to the Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care Board of the American Board of Surgery

The Trauma, Burns, and Surgical Critical Care Board of the ABS is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term beginning September 1,...

2026 Nominations to the General Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery

The General Surgery Board of the ABS is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term beginning September 1, 2026.