Latest ABS News
ABS Update
- We are saddened to report the death of Dr. George E. Cruft, former ABS director of evaluaton.
2012 Exam Applications
- General Surgery QE: Instructions Online ApplicationGeneral Surgery QE applicants must log in with the information mailed to their program; Canadian applicants should contact the ABS.
- General Surgery Recertification: Instructions Online Application
- SPE: Instructions Online Application
- Vascular Surgery QE: Instructions Online Application
- Vascular Surgery Recertification: Instructions Online Application
- Pediatric Surgery QE: Instructions Online Application
- Pediatric Surgery Recertification: Instructions Online Application
- SCC CE: Instructions Online Application
- SCC Recertification: Instructions Online Application
- HPM CE: Instructions Online Application
Exam Resources
- Taking an ABS exam? Be sure to view your exam's content outline; see also the ABS exam guide on same page.
- For details on taking a computer-based exam, see what to expect.
2012 Application Deadlines
- May 1 (Late: June 1) - General Surgery QE, HPM CE
- June 1 - Surgical Principles Exam
- July 2 (Late: July 16) - All Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and SCC Exams
- Aug. 1 (Late: Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 1) - General Surgery Recertification Exam
About the ABS
The American Board of Surgery is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1937 to certify surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge. The ABS offers board certification in general surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgery of the hand, hospice and palliative medicine, and complex general surgical oncology. It is one of 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
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