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 Trainee Toolkit

A collection of orienting materials on the Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) assessment framework that will be used throughout surgical training and will become...

Careers in Surgery

Resources for individuals interested in pursing a career in surgery.

Information for Patients

Patient information on different types of surgery, checking medical license, surgical careers, other surgical boards, and more.

Checking Medical Licensure/Disciplinary Status

Resources to assist in verifying medical licensure status.

Other ABMS Surgical Specialty Boards

Policy governing leave during residency or fellowship training for applicants for board certification in vascular surgery.

Verifying Board Certification Status

How to verify a surgeon's current board certification status with the American Board of Surgery.

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