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.

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Pediatric Surgery EPAs Anatomy Visual

The 20 pediatric surgery EPAs and their relation to a patient's anatomy.
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Change to ITE Order Policy

All changes to In-Training Examination orders must be submitted via the ABS program portal. Change requests submitted by email or phone will not...
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Experience With EPAs During the Year of Progressive Engagement

Brasel KJ, Scott-Smith C, Barry C, Lindeman B, Sarosi G, Minter R, Jones A, Mellinger J, Buyske J. Experience With EPAs During the...
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Development of Entrustable Professional Activities for Complex General Surgical Oncology

Kim LT, Jaiswal K, Fahy B; CGSO EPA Team. Development of Entrustable Professional Activities for Complex General Surgical Oncology. Ann Surg Oncol. 2025...
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ABS Announces Sponsorship of Two ABMS Scholars for 2025-2026

The ABS is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Dr. Han Grezenko and Dr. Rebecca Williams–Karnesky from the 2025-2026 cohort of ABMS Scholars.
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Complex General Surgical Oncology EPA Clinical Competency Committee Guide

This document is intended to be a resource for complex general surgical oncology program Clinical Competency Committees (CCCs) to utilize when reviewing trainee...
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Surgical Critical Care EPA Clinical Competency Committee Guide

This document is intended to be a resource for surgical critical care program Clinical Competency Committees (CCCs) to utilize when reviewing trainee performance...
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Pediatric Surgery EPA Clinical Competency Committee Guide

This document is intended to be a resource for pediatric surgery program Clinical Competency Committees (CCCs) to utilize when reviewing trainee performance with...
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Vascular Surgery EPA Clinical Competency Committee Guide

This document is intended to be a resource for vascular surgery program Clinical Competency Committees (CCCs) to utilize when reviewing trainee performance with...
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Belonging in Surgical Residency: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Acker RC, Barry C, Sharpe JE, Kelz RR. Belonging in Surgical Residency: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Ann Surg Open. 2025 Oct 6;6(4):e614. doi: 10.1097/AS9.0000000000000614. PMID:...
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