The Council of the ABS seeks nominees to serve a six-year term. The Council serves as a resource of knowledge, skill, wisdom, and expertise for the organization, and is where issues that cross specialties are discussed. The Council consists of a diverse group of surgeons across a spectrum of practice and experience, and includes approximately 30 members from across the specialties recognized by the ABS.
Council members each serve on one of the five ABS specialty boards or an ABS advisory council (General Surgery Board, Vascular Surgery Board, Pediatric Surgery Board, Complex General Surgical Oncology Board, Trauma, Burns, and Surgical Critical Care Board, or Transplantation Advisory Council) and on one of the five Council Committees (Assessment Committee, Diplomates and Surgeons in Practice Committee, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Education and Training Committee, and/or Research Committee). In addition to commitment, availability, loyalty, and ability to keep confidence, the ABS seeks individuals with expertise in one or more of the following characteristics:
In addition, ABS is actively seeking surgeons with the following expericence:
Learn more and submit your nominations by November 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.