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.

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Complex General Surgical Oncology Exam Admissibility Policy

Policy outlining exam admissibility time limits for initial certification in complex general surgical oncology.
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Pediatric Surgery Exam Admissibility Policy

Policy outlining exam admissibility time limits for initial certification in pediatric surgery.
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Privacy Policy

Policy outlining ABS practices regarding the collection and use of information about Site Users.
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Vascular Surgery Early Specialization

Policy regarding the Early Specialization Program (ESP) pathway for vascular surgery.
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Research Policy

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

Policy outlining how a surgeon who is certified by the ABS may present or advertise their certification status.
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Revocation of Certificate

Policy outlining the circumstances that may lead to the involuntary loss of a surgeon's board certification.
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Osteopathic Trainees Policy

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

Policy outlining how surgeons with a history of substance abuse may enter and complete any ABS examination process.
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General Surgery Limit on Number of Programs

Policy regarding the number of residency training programs that an applicant for board certification in general surgery may train at.
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