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.

The role of simulation in certification.

Buyske J. Surg Clin North Am. 2010;90(3):619-621.

Keeping an open (surgery) mind.

Bell RH Jr. Ann Surg. 2010;251(2):213-214.

Why Johnny cannot operate.

Bell RH Jr. Surgery. 2009;146(4) :533-542.

Attitudes, training experiences, and professional expectations of US general surgery residents: a national survey.

Yeo H, et al. JAMA. 2009;302(12) :1301-1308.

Commentary.

Lewis FR Jr. J Am Coll Surg. 2009;209(3) :404-405.

Comment of the American Board of Surgery on the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine Report, “Resident Duty Hours: Enhancing Sleep, Supervision, and Safety.”

Lewis FR. Surgery. 2009;146(3):410-419.

Operative experience of residents in US general surgery programs: a gap between expectation and experience.

Bell RH Jr, et al. Ann Surg. 2009;249(5) :719-724.

Surgical education in the internet era.

Pugh CM, et al. J Surg Res. 2009;156(2):177-182.

For the protection of the public and the good of the specialty: maintenance of certification.

Buyske J. Arch Surg. 2009;144(2) :101-103.

Certificate Replacement Policy

Policy outlining how a diplomate may request a replacement of their original ABS certificate.