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 to Welcome 4 New Councilors

The ABS is pleased to welcome four new councilors who will join the ABS Council this July.

ABS Study Links Initial Certification to Risk of Receiving Severe Disciplinary Actions Against Medical Licenses

Study finds that ABS board certification and performance on ABS exams were associated with lower rates of severe disciplinary actions against medical licenses.

Neurocritical Care Subspecialty Certificate to be Available for Surgical Critical Care Diplomates

The ABS is pleased to offer an additional certification option to surgical critical care diplomates who are primarily engaged in the practice of...

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...