American Board of Surgery

On this Memorial Day, the ABS remembers and honors those who have given their lives while serving this country.

Meet Dr. Brigitte K. Smith, a director on the Vascular Surgery Board. Thank you, Dr. Smith, for your commitment to improving patient outcomes within the practice of vascular surgery.

Learned so much from Dr Jo Buyske @AmBdSurg about mission & governance with @CreightonSurg. 🙏 @wbalrefaie for invite & also an amazing 🏨 where caught up @joshuamammen & @JasonSicklick by the 🔥

Please be advised the ABS office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

REMINDER: Applications for the 2026 #VSQE, #PSQE, #CGSOQE, and #SCCCE are now available. Applications may be submitted prior to fulfilling ABS case number requirements. A case log meeting required ABS case numbers must be submitted no later than Jul. 15 -ow.ly/ECtn50Z2qh1

If you were unable to attend the recent ABMS Scholars webinar, watch it here: bit.ly/4tUPcFf. The application deadline is 11:59 pm (CT) on June 22, 2026. #MedEd #ResearchGrant #HigherStandardsBetterCare

In case you missed it, the recording of the #PediatricSurgery EPAs: Entrustment Scales & Practical Application webinar is available on the ABS website. Watch it here: ow.ly/pxU050Z1Q9u

For this #EPAoftheweek, learn about the neuroblastoma or Wilms tumor EPA from the pediatric surgery EPA suite: ow.ly/pUGG50Z1hZB

In this @JAMASurgery Viewpoint, authors discuss the question of who owns surgical data collected through operating room systems and technology: ow.ly/VZJn50Z0cTH

REMINDER: Applications for the 2026-2027 @ABMSCert Scholars Program are available & will be accepted through June 22. For more info & to submit an application, please see the ABMS website: ow.ly/cXSq50YZJNg

REMINDER: Applications for the 2026 #VSQE, #PSQE, #CGSOQE, and #SCCCE are now available. Applications may be submitted prior to fulfilling ABS case number requirements. A case log meeting required ABS case numbers must be submitted no later than Jul. 15 -ow.ly/4e2H50YZ97j

For this #EPAoftheweek, learn about the chronic venous disease EPA from the vascular surgery #EPA suite: ow.ly/HQxX50YYs8u

Good luck to all candidates taking the #VascularSurgery #CertifyingExam this week!

LAST CHANCE: The final application deadline for the 2026 #GSQE is Monday, May 11. This is also the deadline for submission of an operative log meeting required ABS case numbers. Eligible candidates can access the application via the ABS surgeon portal: ow.ly/v4jG50YWAcA

With the #VascularSurgery #CertifyingExam being held next week, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the exam consultants who dedicated their time and expertise in developing this exam. Thank you, #VSCE consultants!

#SCC diplomates - the #TBSCCBABS is seeking nominees to serve a 6-year term beginning Sept. 1. All nominations require completion of both the Director Nomination & Director Application forms by 4 pm ET on May 11. See our announcement for more information: ow.ly/7slC50YVxNz

In Philadelphia for the @AmBdSurg Item Writer Retreat. Nice opportunity to connect, learn about the future of testing in surgery, and develop as a test maker. @vsb_abs

For this #EPAoftheweek, learn about the respiratory failure EPA from the surgical critical care #EPA suite: ow.ly/MhGs50YVaZu

Meet Dr. Brent Matthews, a director on the General Surgery Board of the ABS. Thank you, Dr. Matthews, for dedicating your time and expertise in support of the certification process.

Tonight! Join us for an encore presentation of the "Pediatric Surgery EPAs: Entrustment Scales & Practical Application Webinar" as the team leads review implementation expectations, timeline, and more for #pediatricsurgery #EPAs. Register: ow.ly/wL2Y50YSuoz