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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.
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2024 Nominations to the Council of the American Board of Surgery
The Council of the ABS is seeking nominees to serve a six-year term beginning on July 1, 2025.
ABS Announces Code of Ethics and Professionalism
The ABS announced today implementation of a new ABS Code of Ethics and Professionalism to reduce diplomate burden and align with the ABMS...
ABS Welcomes Drs. Goldberg and Minter as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
The American Board of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Amy J. Goldberg as chair and Dr. Rebecca M. Minter as vice chair...
ABS and ABOHNS Share Exam Blueprint for Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
The first Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery FPD Examination will be held in spring 2025. The blueprint for this exam is now...
Revised Statement on the Importance of Workplace Support for Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Lactation for Surgical Trainees
The ABS supports the recent statement by the ACS on the importance of pregnancy-related workplace support for surgical trainees.
Revised Statement on the Importance of Workplace Support for Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Lactation for Practicing Surgeons
The ABS supports the recent statement by the ACS on the importance of pregnancy-related workplace support for practicing surgeons.
ABS Welcomes Three New Directors
The ABS is pleased to welcome three new directors to the ABS Board of Directors, with three-year terms beginning on July 1, 2024.
Nominations to the Complex General Surgical Oncology Board of the American Board of Surgery
The Complex General Surgical Oncology Board of the ABS is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term beginning September 16, 2024.
Nominations to the Pediatric Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery
The Pediatric Surgery Board of the ABS is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term beginning September 16, 2024.
ABS Welcomes Five New Councilors
The ABS is pleased to welcome five new surgeons to the ABS Council, with six-year terms beginning on July 1, 2024.