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Message from the CEO: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation Exam Application

The ABS apologizes for the delay and subsequent issues in making the MBS FPD application available to diplomates for the 2024 exam.
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Application Deadline Extended, Additional Dates Reserved for ABS Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation Examination

The American Board of Surgery (ABS) announced today that the application deadline for the 2024 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation (MBS...
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Feedback on Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation Draft Test Blueprint

We invite you to review and provide feedback on the draft blueprint recently created for the new focused practice designation in adult complex...
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ABS Welcomes Dr. Karen Brasel as Vice President

The American Board of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Karen Brasel as the new vice president of the organization, beginning on May...
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ABS Welcomes 10 New Directors to its Specialty Boards

The ABS is pleased to welcome 10 new directors to its specialty boards, with terms beginning in September 2023.
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Public Comment on Surgical Critical Care Test Blueprint through August 14

The Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care Board (TBSCCB) of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) recently undertook efforts to review and revise...
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ABS Welcomes Drs. Mansour and Goldberg as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors

The American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists, is pleased to welcome Dr. M. Ashraf...
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ABS Welcomes Three New Directors

The American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national certifying body for general surgeons and related specialists, is pleased to welcome three new directors...
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ABS Signs Health Sector Climate Pledge

On June 11th, the American Board of Surgery signed the White House/HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge.
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Nominations to the Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery FPD Examination Committee

Diplomates of the American Board of Surgery, who focus on thyroid and parathyroid surgery, are invited to self-nominate for a seat on the...
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