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.
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Practice Readiness of Chief Residents in a National Sample During the First Year of EPA Assessments
Lindeman B, Scott-Smith C, Jones A, Sarosi GA Jr, Minter RM, Jung S, Jesneck J, Thanawala R, Mellinger JD, Buyske J, Brasel KJ. Practice...
Do as I say and not as I do: Surgical critical care program directors and diplomates shape the future
Jones TJ, Barry CL, Davis KA, Martin ND, Prendergast CO, Duncan TK, Hildreth AN, Inaba K, Jensen AR, Jones AT, Moran SL, Palmieri...
ABS Announces Rolling Updates to Diplomate Certification Statuses
The ABS is now offering rolling certification status updates to diplomates throughout the 2025 Continuous Certification Assessment window.
ABS Announces Nontraditional Pathway to Certification
The ABS is pleased to announce an alternate pathway into the ABS certification process for surgeons who trained at an institution that is...
Nutritional needs of the critically ill patient (SCC EPA)
Evaluation & management of nutritional needs of the critically ill patient.