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.

ABS Statement on Misinformation About COVID-19

The American Board of Surgery supports public health measures that mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and is committed to protecting patients and the...

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on American Board of Surgery’s Oral Certifying Exams (free access)

Barry CL, Jones AT, Ibáñez B, Grambau M, Buyske J., Educational Management: Issues and Practice. 2022 Jan 27;41(1):42-45. doi: 10.1111/emip.12494.

Experiences of LGBTQ+ Residents in US General Surgery Training Programs

Heiderscheit EA, Schlick CJR, Ellis RJ, Cheung EO, Irizarry D, Amortegui D, Eng J, Sosa JA, Hoyt DB, Buyske J, Nasca TJ, Bilimoria...

2021 Reporting Extension and Important Information for Diplomates

Diplomates who completed a Continuous Certification Assessment this year but did not fulfill all ongoing certification requirements OR were due to report on...

Diversity in Surgery-How Do We Change the Narrative: Pipeline to Professor?

Johnson-Mann CN, Butler PD, Greene WR. Am Surg. 2021 Nov;87(11):1718-1721. doi: 10.1177/00031348211029874.

ABS Welcomes Dr. John Mellinger as Vice President

The ABS is pleased to welcome Dr. John D. Mellinger as a vice president of the organization, succeeding Dr. Mary Klingensmith and assuming...

The recommended description of an entrustable professional activity: AMEE Guide No. 140

Ten Cate O, Taylor DR. 2021 Oct;43(10):1106-1114. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2020.1838465.

ABS Announces More Flexible Family Leave Policy for General and Vascular Surgery Trainees

The ABS is pleased to announce a more flexible family leave policy for residents completing a general surgery or vascular surgery training program.

American Board of Surgery Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs): Assessing Graduating Residents’ Perception of Preoperative Entrustment

Kearse LE, Schmiederer IS, Anderson TN, Dent DL, Payne DH, Korndorffer JR Jr. J Surg Educ. 2021 Nov-Dec;78(6):e183-e188. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.09.004.

ABS Welcomes Dr. Amit Joshi as Editor-in-Chief of SCORE®

The ABS is pleased to welcome Dr. Amit R.T. Joshi as editor-in-chief for the Surgical Council on Resident Education (SCORE®).