American Board of Surgery

National certifying board for general surgeons and related specialists. Founded in 1937 to protect the public and improve the specialty of surgery.

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For this #EPAoftheweek, learn about the SIP/NEC EPA from the pediatric surgery EPA suite: https://t.co/i6sRbtnfd6

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There are now 5 weeks remaining in the 2026 #ContinuousCertification Assessment window. Begin your assessment by Tuesday, Oct. 20, to ensure you have the full two weeks to complete your assessment: https://t.co/dD4SZ5ToMU

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#ACSCC26 is underway! Stop by Booth 727 in the exhibit hall to connect with the ABS team, learn how SCORE can be an asset to your practice, and check out our new and upcoming initiatives. See you there!

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#ICYMI: The recording of the ABS EPA Webinar for Clinical Competency Committees is now available on the ABS website. This webinar explains trainee requirements for upcoming ABS examination applications, how to complete the ABS CCC EPA worksheet, and more - https://t.co/2dpSdoTlyf

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Good luck to all candidates completing the 2026 #PSQE, #VSQE, #CGSOQE, and #SCCCE!

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There are now 6 weeks remaining in the 2026 #ContinuousCertification Assessment window. All assessments must be complete by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to count for this year - https://t.co/zyfCyLwxPP

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For this #EPAoftheweek, learn about the critically ill child EPA from the surgical critical care #EPA suite: https://t.co/R3V7qrh8UK

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Meet Dr. Mark V. Mazziotti, a director of the Pediatric Surgery Board. Thank you, Dr. Mazziotti, for working with the ABS to maintain the highest standards of surgical care.

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Thank you to all the surgeons who stopped by to talk to our team about EPAs, CCA, and all things trauma surgery at the 2026 AAST Annual Meeting!
@traumadoctors
#AAST2026

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In order to help reduce the amount of work required by programs with trainees completing international rotations, the ABS and ACGME have streamlined the international rotation request process, effective immediately.
Read the full policy update here: https://t.co/i2LKDsYTzC

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The ABS is proud to announce that President & CEO Dr. Jo Buyske has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award.
We congratulate Dr. Buyske on this well-deserved honor - https://t.co/XLUt9amI3y

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The ABS is pleased to welcome Dr. Jason Hall to the ABS Council with a term beginning in Sept. 2026. Dr. Hall is surgeon-in-chief at Tufts Medical Center as well as the Benjamin Andrew Chair and professor of surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine - https://t.co/PsxoVmue13

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There are now 7 weeks remaining in the 2026 #ContinuousCertification Assessment window. For helpful tips on updating your ongoing certification requirements, see this document: https://t.co/gUFwcKlkuw

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For this #EPAoftheweek, learn about the symptomatic/ruptured aortoiliac aneurysm EPA from the vascular surgery EPA suite: https://t.co/uIjurfewKK

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Meet Dr. E. David Han, who serves on the ABS Board of Directors. Thank you, Dr. Han, for helping to shape the future of surgical education and standards on a national level.

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For this #EPAoftheweek, learn about the anal and rectal cancer EPA from the complex general surgical oncology EPA suite: https://t.co/l5Knz5idaI

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There are 8 weeks remaining in the 2026 #ContinuousCertification Assessment window. Diplomates must be up to date on all ongoing certification requirements, including payment of the annual fee, in order to register for and complete an assessment - https://t.co/tANNKCtNQE

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Happy #LaborDay from the ABS!

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This week, Dr. Jo Buyske oversaw her final ABS All Boards Meeting as the ABS President & CEO. Thank you, Dr. Buyske, for your steadfast leadership! You will be greatly missed following your retirement in June 2027.

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Meet Dr. Marian P. McDonald, a director of the General Surgery Board. Thank you, Dr. McDonald, for being a valuable member of our board and for your commitment to improving patient outcomes.