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.

Nominations to the Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care Board of the American Board of Surgery

The Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care Board (TBSCCB) of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) is seeking director nominees to serve a...

Comparing Drift Detection Methods for Accurate Rasch Equating in Different Sample Sizes

Alahmadi S, Jones AT, Barry CL, Ibáñez B. Comparing Drift Detection Methods for Accurate Rasch Equating in Different Sample Sizes. 2023;36(2):157-170. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/08957347.2023.2201704

Grace Year Policy

Grace years are available to everyone in good standing and enrolled in the ABS Continuous Certification Program, whenever an assessment is normally due.

Annual Fee Policy

In order to continue meeting ABS certification requirements, diplomates enrolled in the ABS Continuous Certification Program must be current with their annual fee...

Careers in Surgery

Resources for individuals interested in pursing a career in surgery.

Information for Patients

Patient information on different types of surgery, checking medical license, surgical careers, other surgical boards, and more.

Checking Medical Licensure/Disciplinary Status

Resources to assist in verifying medical licensure status.

Other ABMS Surgical Specialty Boards

Policy governing leave during residency or fellowship training for applicants for board certification in vascular surgery.

ABS to Further Simplify and Digitize CME Data Reporting

As of July 1, 2023, all CME will be automatically transferred to the ABS through the ACCME PARS system.

Verifying Board Certification Status

How to verify a surgeon's current board certification status with the American Board of Surgery.