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.

Entrustable Professional Activities FAQs – Complex General Surgical Oncology

In this resource, we answer the most commonly asked questions about complex general surgical oncology EPAs.

Entrustable Professional Activities FAQs – Pediatric Surgery

In this resource, we answer the most commonly asked questions about pediatric surgery EPAs.

Research Policy

Policy outlining the procedure for the submission of research proposals from individuals and organizations requesting data from the ABS.

ABS EPA App™ Batch Upload Template – Surgical Specialties

This Excel template can be used to perform a batch upload of user information in the ABS EPA App™, powered by Firefly.

ABS EPA App™ Batch Upload Guide – Surgical Specialties

This guide walks account administrators through the steps required to perform a batch upload of user information in the ABS EPA App™, powered...

Installing the ABS EPA App™ – Surgical Specialties

A step-by-step guide on how to install the ABS EPA App for vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, complex general surgical oncology, and surgical critical...

Osteopathic Trainees Policy

Policy regarding initial certification in general and/or vascular surgery for osteopathic residents in ACGME-accredited training programs.

Public Comment on Vascular Surgery Test Blueprint through August 10

The Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery recently undertook efforts to review and revise the test blueprint for the vascular...

Military Activation Policy

Policy regarding active duty military as it relates to ABS examinations.

Complex General Surgical Oncology EPAs Anatomy Visual

The 12 complex general surgical oncology EPAs and their relation to a patient's anatomy.