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.

Inguinal hernia (GS EPA)

Gallbladder disease (GS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a patient with gallbladder disease.

Benign or malignant colon disease (GS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a patient with benign or malignant colon disease.

Benign or malignant breast disease (GS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a patient with benign or malignant breast disease.

RLQ pain/Appendicitis (GS EPA)

Evaluation and management of a patient with RLQ pain and appendicitis.

Public Comment on Surgical Critical Care Test Blueprint through August 14

The Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care Board (TBSCCB) of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) recently undertook efforts to review and revise...

How Does the Sequence of the American Board of Surgery Examinations Impact Pass/Fail Outcomes?

Jones AT, Brethauer SA, Dent DL, et al. How Does the Sequence of the American Board of Surgery Examinations Impact Pass/Fail Outcomes?. Ann...

The Association of ACGME Milestones With Performance on American Board of Surgery Assessments: A National Investigation of Surgical Trainees

Weaver ML, Carter T, Yamazaki K, et al. The Association of ACGME Milestones With Performance on American Board of Surgery Assessments: A National...

Implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities in General Surgery: Results of a National Pilot Study

Brasel KJ, Lindeman B, Jones A, et al. Implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities in General Surgery: Results of a National Pilot Study. Ann...

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

The American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists, is pleased to welcome Dr. M. Ashraf...