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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2026 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Breast Surgery Module All References

All references for the Breast Surgery module on the 2026 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment.
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2026 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Alimentary Tract Module All References

All references for the Alimentary Tract module on the 2026 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment.
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International Rotations Policy

Policy outlining the requirements for residency or fellowship rotations completed outside the U.S. or Canada for general, vascular, and pediatric surgery, and complex...
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General Surgery Leave Policy and Considerations on Workplace Support of Pregnant Surgeons

Policy governing leave during residency training for surgeons applying for initial board certification in general surgery.
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Complex General Surgical Oncology Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to complex general surgical oncology initial certification examinations.
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Pediatric Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy regarding regaining admissibility to pediatric surgery initial certification examinations.
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Vascular Surgery Readmissibility to Examinations

Policy outlining pathways available to surgeons who wish to regain admissibility to vascular surgery initial certification examinations.
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General Surgery Re-entry to Residency After Hiatus

Policy regarding re-entering surgical residency following a hiatus of three to six years
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Adult Complex Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery FPD Exam Administration Moving to Every Other Year

The ACTPS FPD exam is now being offered biennially as per updates from the ABS and the ABOHNS.
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American Board of Surgery President & CEO Dr. Jo Buyske Announces Retirement After 9 Years of Transformative Leadership

Dr. Jo Buyske announced her plan to retire as president and CEO of the ABS June 2027.
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