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.
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Association Between Entrustable Professional Activities and Milestones Evaluations: Real-time Assessments Correlate With Semiannual Reviews
Albright JB, Meier AH, Ruangvoravat L, VanderMeer TJ. J Surg Educ. 2020 Nov-Dec;77(6):e220-e228. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.07.027.
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ABS Welcomes Drs. Mellinger and Hines as Chair and Vice Chair of Board of Directors
The ABS is pleased to welcome Drs. John D. Mellinger and O. Joe Hines as chair and vice chair of the board of...
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On the COVID-19 Front Lines: Rebecca M. Minter, M.D.
During a global pandemic, such as COVID-19, it is tempting to imagine that all health care professionals drop what they are doing and...
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On the COVID-19 Front Lines: Gary B. Korus, M.D.
"Inspirational" and "desperate" are two words Gary B. Korus, MD uses to describe his time on the front lines of the Coronavirus Disease...
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On the COVID-19 Front Lines: Amy J. Goldberg, M.D.
As COVID-19 began to overwhelm hospitals in Seattle and New York, the team at the Temple University Health System (TUHS) started planning for...
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ABS to Welcome 4 New Councilors
The ABS is pleased to welcome four new councilors who will join the ABS Council this July.
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Association Between American Board of Surgery Initial Certification and Risk of Receiving Severe Disciplinary Actions Against Medical Licenses (free access).
Kopp JP, Ibáñez B, Jones AT. JAMA Surg. 2020 May 1;155(5):e200093. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.0093.
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Practical Implications of Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 on Hospital Operations, Board Certification, and Medical Education in Surgery in the USA.
Fong ZV, et. al. J Gastrointest Surg. 2020 Jun;24(6):1232-1236. doi: 10.1007/s11605-020-04596-5.
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Complex General Surgical Oncology Exam Admissibility Policy
Policy outlining exam admissibility time limits for initial certification in complex general surgical oncology.
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Pediatric Surgery Exam Admissibility Policy
Policy outlining exam admissibility time limits for initial certification in pediatric surgery.
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