The ABS QE is the first of two exams required for board certification in general surgery.
ABS General Surgery Qualifying Exam (QE) Overview
What Is The ABS QE?
The American Board of Surgery (ABS) certifies physicians in general surgery and surgical sub-specialties. The ABS General Surgery Qualifying Exam (QE) is offered annually to surgeons after completing their residency training, and must be passed in order to obtain initial certification to practice surgery. It is the first of two exams required for board certification in general surgery.
How Is The ABS QE Administered?
The QE tests a surgeon's knowledge of general surgical principles and their clinical application, and consists of approximately 300 multiple-choice questions. It is a one-day, 8-hour computer-based exam that is administered in four 115-minute sessions, with optional 10-minute breaks after session one and three, and a longer 40-minute break between the second and third session. Once a session has concluded, the questions in that session cannot be revisited.
What Content Does The ABS QE Cover?
The ABS QE assesses an examinee's knowledge in various categories, including Abdomen, Alimentary Tract, Endoscopy, Breast, Endocrine, Skin and Soft Tissue, Surgical Critical Care, Pediatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Trauma, Vascular Surgery, Transplantation, Head and Neck, Surgical Specialties, Applied Science, Preoperative Evaluation and Perioperative Care, Geriatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery Principles, Radiology, Ethics, and more.
Why You Should Choose MED LEARNITY for ABS QE Tutoring
Personalized Tutoring Packages
We invest the time to assess your personal needs and pair you with the ABS QE tutor who will be a perfect fit. All tutoring sessions are customized for you: lesson plans, study schedules, test-taking drills, and homework. All sessions are emailed to you to maximize your learning and retention.
Real Doctors From Top Hospitals
Our team is made up of actual, practicing physicians who have trained at the top hospitals in the country. Our team is unrivaled because our daily practice of medicine allows us to understand the current state of medicine, residency, and admissions -- and use our expertise to help you excel.
Proven Results For All Students
We have helped over 500+ aspiring doctors achieve their goals on high-stakes exams. Many of our students return for tutoring for subsequent exams as they realize the value of our services. We are confident that your performance will significantly improve after working with us.
What To Expect
At Medlearnity, Students Come First. We understand preparing for the ABS Qualifying Exam can be intimidating and deeply personal (to say the least). Therefore, we approach every student's tutoring sessions with our utmost attention to detail to see how we can best assist you. Whether you are having challenges meeting your performance goals, or simply want to make sure you are on a path to success, our team is available to share our perspective. We hope you feel the 'Students First' mentality at Medlearnity from the quality of your sessions and expertise of our team.
What to Expect
How to Get Started with ABS QE Tutoring
Sign up for our one-hour discounted session. You'll receive an email or phone call from us shortly thereafter for some more information so we can understand your particular situation and assess your personal needs to pair you up with the tutor that's a perfect fit. This way, we're off to a very productive and personalized start, right from your very first session.
You'll receive an email introducing you to your new tutor, and instructions on how to join your first trial session and reserve your session time. During this first trial session, your tutor will review content and discuss study strategy. You can email your tutor beforehand if there is any particular content you want to cover or if you have any questions you'd like to address.
After your trial session, we'll send you a feedback report with next steps, our recommendations and a recording of your session so you can review any material you went over with your tutor. If you decide you'd like to continue working with us to achieve your goals, we'll set you up with a tutoring package that works best for you.
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