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.

SCORE Module: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

SCORE Module: Lower GI Endoscopy

SCORE Module: Access Procedures for Nutritional Support

Examination Accommodations Policy

Policy outlining the procedure for requesting testing center or virtual examination accommodations for ABS examinations.

Re-entry to Surgical Practice

Policy regarding surgeon re-entry to active surgical practice following a voluntary or involuntary hiatus of two or more years.

Research Agenda for Entrustable Professional Activities Among US Surgical Specialties

Sandhu G, Jones A, Barry CL, Buyske J, Mellinger JD, Lindeman B. Research Agenda for Entrustable Professional Activities Among US Surgical Specialties. Ann...

Public Reporting of Status

Policy that describes the information that is made publicly available about surgeons who are certified by the ABS.

Medical License Requirement Policy

Policy outlining the different medical license requirements for initial certification and Continuous Certification.

ABS Welcomes 3 New Directors to Its Specialty Boards

The ABS is pleased to welcome three new directors to its specialty boards, whose terms began in September 2024.

General Surgery EPA Clinical Competency Committee Guide

This document is intended to be a resource for general surgery program Clinical Competency Committees (CCCs) to utilize when reviewing trainee performance with...