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The American Board of Surgery (ABS) serves patients, society, and the specialty of surgery by providing leadership in surgical education and practice. The ABS ensures excellence through: Building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. Rigorous evaluation and assessment.
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The ABS can verify certification in surgery (general surgery), vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, complex general surgical oncology, and hand surgery. To verify certification in other specialties, visit the ABMS website at www.certificationmatters.org .
Jul 3, 2023 · Nominations to the Council of the American Board of Surgery. The Council of the ABS is seeking nominees to serve a six-year term beginning Jul. 1, 2024. Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 20, 2023.
The American Board of Surgery (ABS) is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1937 to provide board certification to individuals who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge in the field of surgery.
The ABS offers primary board certification in surgery (general surgery) and vascular surgery, and secondary certification in several related specialties. Approximately 30,000 surgeons are currently board certified by the ABS.
The General Surgery Certifying Examination (CE) is the last step toward board certification in general surgery. It is an oral exam consisting of 3 consecutive 30-minute sessions, each conducted by a team of two examiners.
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The American Board of Surgery ( ABS) is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge.