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.

2018 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Alimentary Tract Module All References

All references for the Alimentary Tract Module on the 2018 General Surgery CCA.

2018 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Breast Surgery Module Key References

Key references for the Breast Surgery Module on the 2018 General Surgery CCA.

2018 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Breast Surgery Module All References

All references for the Breast Surgery Module on the 2018 General Surgery CCA.

2018 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Comprehensive General Surgery Module Key References

Key references for the Comprehensive General Surgery Module on the 2018 General Surgery CCA.

2018 General Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment – Comprehensive General Surgery Module All References

All references for the Comprehensive General Surgery Module on the 2018 General Surgery CCA.

ABS Welcomes Dr. Spence Taylor as 2018-2019 Chair

The ABS is pleased to welcome Dr. Spence M. Taylor as chair for 2018-2019.

The Tale of Barbara Stimson: #ilooklikeasurgeon.

Buyske J. Ann Surg. 2018;267(6):1007-8.

Best Practice for Implementation of the SCORE Portal in General Surgery Residency Training Programs

Joshi ART, et. al. J Surg Educ. 2018 Nov;75(6):e11-e16. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.04.014.

Representation of Certification Status

Policy outlining how a surgeon who is certified by the ABS may present or advertise their certification status.

Use of Entrustable Professional Activities in the Assessment of Surgical Resident Competency

Wagner JP, Lewis CE, Tillou A, et al. JAMA Surg. 2018 Apr 1;153(4):335-343. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.4547.