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 to Welcome 4 New Councilors

The ABS is pleased to welcome four new councilors who will join the ABS Council this July.

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.

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.

Complex General Surgical Oncology Exam Admissibility Policy

Policy outlining exam admissibility time limits for initial certification in complex general surgical oncology.

Pediatric Surgery Exam Admissibility Policy

Policy outlining exam admissibility time limits for initial certification in pediatric surgery.

ABS Study Links Initial Certification to Risk of Receiving Severe Disciplinary Actions Against Medical Licenses

Study finds that ABS board certification and performance on ABS exams were associated with lower rates of severe disciplinary actions against medical licenses.

Confidence and Competence in Volunteer Examiners of the American Board of Surgery.

Brasel KJ, Kopp JP, Buyske J. J Am Coll Surg. 2020 Jul;231(1):155-159.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.02.043.

Implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities into a General Surgery Residency

Stahl CC, Collins E, Jung SA, Rosser AA, Kraut AS, Schnapp BH, Westergaard M, Hamedani AG, Minter RM, Greenberg JA. J Surg Educ....

Neurocritical Care Subspecialty Certificate to be Available for Surgical Critical Care Diplomates

The ABS is pleased to offer an additional certification option to surgical critical care diplomates who are primarily engaged in the practice of...

Association Between Resident Physician Training Experience and Program-Level Performance on Board Examinations (free access).

Ellis RJ, Hu Y, Jones AT. JAMA Surg. 2020 Feb 1;155(2):163-165. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.4464.