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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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Outcomes of the First Virtual General Surgery Certifying Exam of the American Board of Surgery

Chen H, et. al. Ann Surg. 2021 Sep 1;274(3):467-472. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000004988.
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Trainee Utilization of the SCORE Curriculum is Associated With Improved ABSITE Performance: A Multi-institutional Study

McGaha P, et. al. J Surg Educ. 2021 Nov-Dec;78(6):e196-e200. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.06.022.
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US Medical Licensing Exam Performance and American Board of Surgery Qualifying and Certifying Examinations

Stain SC, Matthews JB, Ata A, Adams DB, Chen H, Potts JR. J Am Coll Surg. 2021 Dec;233(6):722-729. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.08.674.
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ABS Welcomes 8 New Councilors

The ABS is pleased to welcome eight new councilors who joined the ABS Council this July.
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Commentary on “Hotel Room #1438”

Buyske J, Barry CL, Ibáñez B. Ann Surg. 2021 Aug;274(2):231. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000004938.
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Is Initial Board Certification Associated with Better Early-Career Surgical Outcomes?

Kendrick DE, et. al. Ann Surg. 2021 Aug 1;274(2):220-226. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000004709.
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2021 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Core Surgery Module Key References

Key references for the Core Surgery Module on the 2021 General Surgery CCA.
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2021 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Core Surgery Module All References

All references for the Core Surgery Module on the 2021 General Surgery CCA.
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2021 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Abdomen Module Key References

Key references for the Absomen Module on the 2021 General Surgery CCA.
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2021 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Abdomen Module All References

All references for the Absomen Module on the 2021 General Surgery CCA.
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