American Board of Surgery

The American Board of Surgery is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1937 for the purpose of providing board certification to physicians who meet a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge in surgery. Board certification by the ABS is a voluntary process that demonstrates a surgeon’s commitment to professionalism, lifelong learning, and quality patient care. The ABS offers board certification in general surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, and complex general surgical oncology. It is one of the 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Individuals who work for the ABS in support of the organization’s mission include surgeons, researchers, educators, exam and assessment experts, communicators, and tech innovators.