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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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2022 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Comprehensive General Surgery Module All References

All references for the Comprehensive General Surgery Module on the 2022 General Surgery CCA.
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2022 Vascular Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – All References

All references for the 2022 Vascular Surgery CCA.
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2022 Pediatric Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – All References

All references for the 2022 Pediatric Surgery CCA.
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2022 Surgical Critical Care Continuous Certification Assessment – All References

All references for the 2022 Surgical Critical Care CCA.
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2022 Complex General Surgical Oncology Continuous Certification Assessment – All References

All references for the 2022 Complex General Surgical Oncology CCA.
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2022 Hand Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – All References

All references for the 2022 Hand Surgery CCA.
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ABS Statement on Gun Violence

Diplomates of the ABS, particularly those who specialize in trauma and critical care, are directly involved in both the urgent and long-term treatment...
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The Vascular Surgery In-Training Examination Predicts Performance on the Qualifying Examination

Rowe VL, et. al. J Vasc Surg. 2022 Jul 18;S0741-5214(22)01934-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.07.014. Epub ahead of print.
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ABS Welcomes 5 New Councilors

The ABS is pleased to welcome five new councilors who joined the ABS Council this July.
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Contemporary Practice of General Surgery in the US: Analysis of American Board of Surgery Diplomate Case Logs

Cortez, Alexander R MD; Ibáñez, Beatriz PhD; Jones, Andrew T PhD; Valentine, R James MD, FACS; Potts, John R III MD, FACS, MAMSE....
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