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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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Dr. Bruce A. Perler and Dr. Mary E. Klingensmith Appointed Vice Presidents of ABS
The ABS has announced that Bruce A. Perler, M.D., formerly the associate director for vascular surgery, and Mary E. Klingensmith, M.D., immediate past...
Association Between Resident Physician Training Experience and Program-Level Performance on Board Examinations
ABS study identifies associations between resident physicians’ perceptions of their education and program-level performance on the ABS board examinations.
General Surgery Residents Who Often Experience Mistreatment During Residency Training are at a Greater Risk of Burnout and Suicidal Thoughts
Results from a national survey reveal that half of U.S. general surgery residents, especially women, experience workplace mistreatment at least a few times...
Leapfrog Group Report Highlights Importance of Board Certified Physicians in Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Settings
The Leapfrog Group has released a report summarizing trends on the safety and quality of care for same-day surgical procedures in the U.S.,...
ABS Welcomes Dr. K. Craig Kent as 2019-2020 Chair
The ABS is pleased to welcome Dr. K. Craig Kent as chair for 2019-2020.
General Surgery Recertification Exam Performance Associated With Subsequent Loss of License Actions
In a follow-up to a previous ABS study that examined the relationship between maintaining board certification and loss of license actions, a new...
ABS Study Finds Absence of Gender Bias During General Surgery Certifying Exam
Following an analysis of data collected from examinees who attempted the ABS General Surgery CE in the 2016-2017 academic year, results show that...
ABS to Welcome 8 New Directors
The ABS is pleased to introduce eight new directors who will join the board this July.
ABS Now Offering “Retired” Status to Qualified Diplomates
The ABS has announced a new status for qualified diplomates who have retired and want their status on the ABS website to recognize...
ABS Study Demonstrates Relationship Between Maintaining Board Certification in Surgery and Loss of License Actions
A study analyzing loss of license actions for 15,500 general surgeons who were initially certified by the ABS has found that surgeons who...