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.

Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (VS EPA)

Chronic limb-threatening ischemia

Claudication (VS EPA)

Claudication

Peripheral artery aneurysm (VS EPA)

Peripheral artery aneurysm

Traumatic/iatrogenic vascular injury (VS EPA)

Traumatic / iatrogenic vascular injury

Dialysis access (VS EPA)

Dialysis access

Cerebrovascular disease (VS EPA)

Cerebrovascular disease

Nominations to the Pediatric Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery

The Pediatric Surgery Board of the ABS is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term beginning September 16, 2024.

ABS Welcomes Six New Councilors

The ABS is pleased to welcome six new surgeons to the ABS Council, with six-year terms beginning on July 1, 2024.

Examination Accommodations Policy

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

General Surgery Certifying Examination #4

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