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 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...

ABS Welcomes Dr. Spence Taylor as 2018-2019 Chair

The ABS is pleased to welcome Dr. Spence M. Taylor as chair for 2018-2019.

ABS to Welcome 8 New Directors

The ABS is pleased to introduce eight new directors who will join the board this July.

Video Update on Continuous Certification

ABS Chair Dr. Mary Klingensmith announces details about the new ABS Continuous Certification Program.

General Surgery Residents Overwhelmingly Prefer Flexible Work Hours for Patient Care, Education

FIRST Trial survey results find that as residents assume more responsibility for patient care, they express a stronger desire for more flexible work...

ABS Welcomes Dr. Mary Klingensmith as 2017-2018 Chair

The ABS is pleased to welcome Dr. Mary E. Klingensmith as chair for 2017-2018.

ABS Announces New Direction for Continuous Certification

The ABS has announced a new direction for its program of lifelong learning and continuous board certification, currently known as Maintenance of Certification.

Dr. Jo Buyske Named New Executive Director

The ABS has named Dr. Jo Buyske as its new executive director, succeeding Dr. Frank R. Lewis, who announced earlier this year his...