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.

What Can SCORE Web Portal Usage Analytics Tell Us About How Surgical Residents Learn?

Joshi ART, et. al. J Surg Educ. 2017 Nov-Dec;74(6):e133-e137. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.10.002.

SAGES rebuttal.

Jones DB, et al. Gastrointest Endosc. 2017;86(4):751-54.

Perspective of the FIRST Trial investigators on Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education changes in resident work environment and duty hours.

Bilimoria KY, Hoyt DB, Lewis F. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(10):903-4. For the seven additional FIRST Trial studies published in February 2017, see www.thefirsttrial.org.

ABS Welcomes Dr. Mary Klingensmith as 2017-2018 Chair

The ABS is pleased to welcome Dr. Mary E. Klingensmith as chair for 2017-2018.

ABS Announces New Direction for Continuous Certification

The ABS has announced a new direction for its program of lifelong learning and continuous board certification, currently known as Maintenance of Certification.

Dr. Jo Buyske Named New Executive Director

The ABS has named Dr. Jo Buyske as its new executive director, succeeding Dr. Frank R. Lewis, who announced earlier this year his...

ABS Endorses ACGME Resident Work Hour Revisions

The ABS endorses the ACGME's revisions to Section VI of its Common Program Requirements, which addresses resident work hours and promote improved continuity...

5 New Directors to Join ABS

The ABS is pleased to introduce five new directors who will join the board in July.

ABS Executive Director Lewis Announces Retirement

Dr. Frank R. Lewis has announced his retirement as executive director of the ABS after serving in the role for 15 years.

Patient Care and Safety are Top Priorities for Residents Who Choose to Work Additional Hours Under Flexible Schedules

FIRST Trial survey results find that many residents selectively work more hours to facilitate care transitions, stabilize critically ill patients, and other important...