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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Feedback on Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation Draft Test Blueprint
We invite you to review and provide feedback on the draft blueprint recently created for the new focused practice designation in adult complex...
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Validity of Entrustable Professional Activities in a National Sample of General Surgery Residency Programs
Montgomery KB, Mellinger JD, Jones A, et al. Validity of Entrustable Professional Activities in a National Sample of General Surgery Residency Programs. J...
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ABS EPA Development Flowchart
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The American Board of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Karen Brasel as the new vice president of the organization, beginning on May...
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Revocation of Certificate
Policy outlining the circumstances that may lead to the involuntary loss of a surgeon's board certification.
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Perception of shared learning environment differs between vascular surgery and general surgery residents
Li RD, Pillado E, DiLosa K, Chia MC, Visenio M, Zhan T, Eng JS, Amortegui D, Johnson JK, Sheahan MG 3rd, Bilimoria KY,...
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ABS EPA App™ User Guide – General Surgery
A step-by-step guide on how to use the ABS EPA App to complete an EPA assessment.
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How to Use EPAs to Take Charge of Your Training Infographic
An infographic detailing how residents can use EPAs to take charge of their surgical training.
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Using EPAs to Support Struggling Residents Infographic
How EPAs can be used to support struggling residents by creating a shared language and a space for constructive feedback.
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General Surgery EPAs Anatomy Visual
The 18 general surgery EPAs and their relation to a patient's anatomy.
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