The Vascular Surgery Board (VSB) of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) is seeking director nominees to serve a six-year term beginning September 29, 2025. Physical attendance at the VSB meeting being held September 28-30, 2025, is mandatory. The VSB comprises approximately 12 members that represent the spectrum of vascular surgery and are responsible for both initial and continued board certification. Accordingly, the VSB is responsible for the Vascular Surgery In-Training Examination (VSITE), the Vascular Surgery Qualifying Examination (VSQE), the Vascular Surgery Certifying Examination (VSCE) and the Vascular Surgery Continuous Certification Assessment (VS CCA).
Directors will participate in developing the various examinations and administering the annual oral examination (VSCE). It is the expectation that they will assume leadership roles on one of the VSB committees responsible for the examinations or those dedicated to communications or research/education. The VSB’s current major priorities include the development and implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for vascular surgery and an update of the examination blueprint that defines our discipline.
Directors must be currently certified in vascular surgery. The time commitment is approximately 14 days per year including the oral examination, examination reviews, and biannual retreats, in addition to the various committee responsibilities.
The VSB utilizes a competency-based selection process to optimize its performance. Accordingly, individuals with one or more of the following competencies are sought:
- Practice in rural or underserved communities
- Experience with the development and/or implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
- Prior service to the ABS or VSB
Emphasis will be placed on elements of diversity across all dimensions that bring a different voice to the organization.
Nominees will be accepted from societies, peers, or self-nomination. All nominations will require completion of the Nominate/Support Form from an ABMS-certified physician. Both the nominator and nominee forms must be completed for each candidate by 4:00pm ET on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Please use the links below to access the nominator and nominee forms
- VSB Director Nomination (to be completed by individuals who are nominating a colleague)
- VSB Director Application (to be completed by individuals who are submitting a self-nomination)
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