Qualifications & Requirements for Certification

A brief synopsis of the requirements for ABSS certification include:

1. Current certification or at least passed Part I of the examination process by either the American Board of Neurological Surgery, or the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in order to apply for Part I of ABSS.

2. Successful completion of a twelve-month approved spine fellowship program, or have resident training and experience deemed to be equivalent to a twelve-month approved spine fellowship program.

3. Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or Canada, or be engaged in full-time practice in the United States federal government for which licensure is not required.

4. Approval for, and successful completion of the Part I Written & Part II Oral Examinations of the ABSS.
 

A more detailed description of the requirements and the examination process is available on the Booklet of Information page.