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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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Message from the CEO: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation Exam Application
The ABS apologizes for the delay and subsequent issues in making the MBS FPD application available to diplomates for the 2024 exam.
Application Deadline Extended, Additional Dates Reserved for ABS Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation Examination
The American Board of Surgery (ABS) announced today that the application deadline for the 2024 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation (MBS...
Feedback on Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation Draft Test Blueprint
We invite you to review and provide feedback on the draft blueprint recently created for the new focused practice designation in adult complex...
ABS Welcomes Dr. Karen Brasel as Vice President
The American Board of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Karen Brasel as the new vice president of the organization, beginning on May...
ABS Welcomes 10 New Directors to its Specialty Boards
The ABS is pleased to welcome 10 new directors to its specialty boards, with terms beginning in September 2023.
Public Comment on Surgical Critical Care Test Blueprint through August 14
The Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care Board (TBSCCB) of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) recently undertook efforts to review and revise...
ABS Welcomes Drs. Mansour and Goldberg as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
The American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists, is pleased to welcome Dr. M. Ashraf...
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...
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...
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...