American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Update - Dallas, Texas Certification Exam. The ABCRS is making every effort to accommodate those that have been impacted by travel delays. If you are able to make it to the testing center by 9 am on Sunday Sept 21 - we may be able to accommodate. Please email or contact the ABCRS

Candidates impacted by the Dallas Flight Delays. If you can arrive in Dallas we have the ability to reschedule as follows: - 11 additional candidates on Sat afternoon - 36 candidates Sunday morning Let us know ASAP if impacted and able to reschedule into one of these spots.

ABCRS Board Candidates impacted by the Dallas, TX Flight delays, we are working on options to add additional Oral Board Testing spots for Saturday Afternoon and Sunday Morning (September 20 & 21, 2025). Please let us know ASAP if you are interested and able to get to Dallas.

Candidates and Examiners: The ABCRS is aware of the flight delays, disruptions and cancellations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area airports. Please email the board office if you are unable to make it to Dallas for the 2025 Certifying Board Examination.

The third-quarter Certlink® assessment will begin on July 8, 2025.

Reminder we are still seeking applications!

The ABCRS invites applications for research grants for the advancement of knowledge in the field of colon and rectal surgery. Apply Today! abcrs.org/foundationgran…

The CertLink® second quarter ends on June 30, 2025. The third quarter will begin on July 8, 2025.

Attention Candidates: The ABCRS Oral Exam is scheduled for September 20th, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. The exam fee must be paid by June 1st, 2025.

The American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS) will be at the ASCRS Annual Meeting! Stop by our booth, we look forward to connecting with our diplomates and the colorectal community! #ABCRS #ASCRS25 #ColorectalSurgery

Play ball! Our Spring Newsletter is on deck—don’t miss it! mailchi.mp/abcrs/spring-n…

The ABCRS invites applications for research grants for the advancement of knowledge in the field of colon and rectal surgery. Apply Today! abcrs.org/foundationgran… @ASCRS_1 @ASCRStweets @ABCRSorg @AmBdSurg @MattKaladyMD

Dive into Our Fall Newsletter! This season, our President, Papaconstantinou, MD, shares valuable insights and updates in our latest newsletter. Read the full newsletter here: abcrs.org/announcements/…

We're still holding the Certifying Exam this weekend in Chicago, but Hurricane Helene may affect travel. If you can't make it safely, please email abcrsadmin@abcrs.org. We're working on a backup plan and will share updates soon. Stay safe and thank you for your understanding!

We are inviting diplomates who are interested in getting involved with ABCRS to attend our Question Writing Virtual Workshop. You can register for the event at: abcrs.org/question-writi…

Candidates for the 2023 ABCRS Certifying Examination, personal items such as backpacks, purses and cell phones are not allowed in the testing rooms. Please leave these items secured in your room or they can be secured by the ABCRS staff during the check in process

Diplomates The ABCRS Certlink platform will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Saturday, August 19 8 pm ET- Sunday August 20 8 am ET; please avoid logging in during this time

🚨 Attention! Starting July 1, manual #CME reporting won't be accepted. ACCME will share reported data directly with state medical licensing and certifying boards, eliminating the need for manual submissions. ASCRS members, verify your profile for a smooth information transfer!

Residents: Applications for initial ABCRS certification are due August 15th, 2023. Don’t miss the opportunity to start the process of board certification and demonstrate your commitment to the highest standards of the profession