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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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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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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What General Surgery Programs Need to Know for 2026-2027

Presented to the Association of Residency Administrators in Surgery (ARAS) at Surgical Education Week 2026, this presentation includes important information for general surgery...
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ABS Welcomes Drs. Chassin and Stewart as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors

The American Board of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Mark R. Chassin as chair and Dr. John H. Stewart as vice chair...
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The American Board of Surgery Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™

Becoming a certified great workplace is based entirely on anonymous feedback from current employees about their experience working at the ABS. In 2026,...
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Training Waiver Policy

Policy governing trainee waiver requests from programs for extended leave.
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