The ABS, in partnership with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), updated program requirements for trainees completing international rotations, effective immediately.
As per the new policy, program directors will only need to obtain ACGME blanket approval of the international rotation experience in accordance with the ACGME policy. Separate ABS and ACGME approval for each individual trainee completing this approved international experience is no longer required, with several exceptions:
- The final year (PGY-5/chief year) of general surgery or vascular surgery residency training
- The second fellowship year of vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, and complex general surgical oncology fellowship training
- A one-year surgical critical care fellowship
Additional Information
For full policy details and further information, please see the updated International Rotations Policy. Contact the exam manager with any questions regarding this policy.