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ABS Welcomes Three New Directors

The American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists, is pleased to welcome three new directors...
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ABS Signs Health Sector Climate Pledge

On June 11th, the American Board of Surgery signed the White House/HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge.
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Nominations to the Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery FPD Examination Committee

Diplomates of the American Board of Surgery, who focus on thyroid and parathyroid surgery, are invited to self-nominate for a seat on the...
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ABS Councilor Dr. Brenessa Lindeman Elected to ABFM Board of Directors

The American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists, is pleased to announce Dr. Brenessa Lindeman...
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ABS Welcomes Four New Councilors

The American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists, is pleased to welcome four new councilors...
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ABMS Officially Recognizes Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management As a Subspecialty

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) officially approved Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) as a subspecialty at its February 2023...
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Nominations to the Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care Board of the American Board of Surgery

The Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care Board (TBSCCB) of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) is seeking director nominees to serve a...
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ABS to Further Simplify and Digitize CME Data Reporting

As of July 1, 2023, all CME will be automatically transferred to the ABS through the ACCME PARS system.
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Ada Okafor, Esq., Sets the Standard for Organizational DEI Efforts

The ABS is proud to announce the recent professional accomplishments and awards of its general counsel and chief diversity equity and inclusion officer,...
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General Surgery Program Director Update – October 2022

With the 2022-2023 academic year underway, the ABS would like to remind programs of our policies and alert them to several changes to...
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