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.

ABS Endorses ACGME Resident Work Hour Revisions

The ABS endorses the ACGME's revisions to Section VI of its Common Program Requirements, which addresses resident work hours and promote improved continuity...

5 New Directors to Join ABS

The ABS is pleased to introduce five new directors who will join the board in July.

ABS Executive Director Lewis Announces Retirement

Dr. Frank R. Lewis has announced his retirement as executive director of the ABS after serving in the role for 15 years.

Patient Care and Safety are Top Priorities for Residents Who Choose to Work Additional Hours Under Flexible Schedules

FIRST Trial survey results find that many residents selectively work more hours to facilitate care transitions, stabilize critically ill patients, and other important...

Results of FIRST Trial Study on Resident Work Hours Announced

Results of the first-ever national multicenter randomized trial of resident duty hour policies show flexible, less restrictive policies are safe for patients, reduce...

Dr. Bruce Perler Hired as Associate Executive Director for Vascular Surgery

The ABS announced that Dr. Bruce A. Perler has been hired as associate executive director for vascular surgery, to succeed Dr. Robert S....