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.

Examiner-examinee gender concordance does not impact ratings on the American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery Certifying Examination

Li RD, Barry C, Ibanez Moreno B, Brown KR, Chaer R, Huber TS, Jones A, Lee JT, Perler BA, Sheahan MG 3rd, Aulivola...

ABS Announces Code of Ethics and Professionalism

The ABS announced today implementation of a new ABS Code of Ethics and Professionalism to reduce diplomate burden and align with the ABMS...

Code of Ethics and Professionalism

Policy outlining the ethical and professional behavior expected of an ABS-certified surgeon.

Helpful Tips for Updating Your ABS Ongoing Requirements

A document with information and helpful tips about the ongoing certification requirements for the ABS Continuous Certification Program.

ABS Continuous Certification Assessment Flowchart

A flowchart demonstrating the process of taking and completing the Continuous Certification Assessment.

ABS Continuous Certification Program Grace Year Information

An overview of what a grace year is when participating in the ABS Continuous Certification Program.

ABS Continuous Certification Program Summary

An overview of the Continuous Certification Program and Continuous Certification Assessment for all specialties.

ABS Welcomes Drs. Goldberg and Minter as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors

The American Board of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Amy J. Goldberg as chair and Dr. Rebecca M. Minter as vice chair...

ABS and ABOHNS Share Exam Blueprint for Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

The first Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery FPD Examination will be held in spring 2025. The blueprint for this exam is now...

Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation Examination Content Outline

Approximate percentage of questions on each topic that are included on the Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation Examination.