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.

2019 Pediatric Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – All References

All references for the 2019 Pediatric Surgery CCA.

2019 Surgical Critical Care Continuous Certification Assessment – Key References

Key references for the 2019 Surgical Critical Care CCA.

2019 Surgical Critical Care Continuous Certification Assessment – All References

All references for the 2019 Surgical Critical Care CCA.

ABS Welcomes Dr. K. Craig Kent as 2019-2020 Chair

The ABS is pleased to welcome Dr. K. Craig Kent as chair for 2019-2020.

The role of the Vascular Surgery Board in surgical education.

Ozaki CK, Perler BA, Mitchell ME, Gahtan V. Semin Vasc Surg. Mar-Jun 2019;32(1-2):5-10. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2019.05.003.

Entrustable Professional Activities in General Surgery: Development and Implementation.

Brasel KJ, et. al. J Surg Educ. Sep-Oct 2019;76(5):1174-1186. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2019.04.003.

General Surgery Recertification Exam Performance Associated With Subsequent Loss of License Actions

In a follow-up to a previous ABS study that examined the relationship between maintaining board certification and loss of license actions, a new...

ABS Study Finds Absence of Gender Bias During General Surgery Certifying Exam

Following an analysis of data collected from examinees who attempted the ABS General Surgery CE in the 2016-2017 academic year, results show that...

ABS to Welcome 8 New Directors

The ABS is pleased to introduce eight new directors who will join the board this July.

ABS Now Offering “Retired” Status to Qualified Diplomates

The ABS has announced a new status for qualified diplomates who have retired and want their status on the ABS website to recognize...