Additional Resources

Helpful links for patients and families

Information for Patients

Patient Resources
American College of Surgeons
Minimally Invasive Surgery - Patient Information
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Pediatric Surgery - Resources for Parents
American Pediatric Surgical Association
Vascular Patient Resources
Society for Vascular Surgery
Breast360 - Patient Website
American Society of Breast Surgeons
Bariatric Patient Learning Center
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Transplant Patient Resources
American Society of Transplant Surgeons
Endocrine Patient Education
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
MedlinePlus (general medical information)
National Institutes of Health
Choosing Wisely® (recommendations on avoiding overtesting)
ABIM Foundation

Checking Medical Licensure/Disciplinary Status

Doc Info - Physician Information Made Easy
Federation of State Medical Boards
Directory of U.S. State Medical Boards
Federation of State Medical Boards

Checking Board Certification Status - All Specialties

Certification Matters™ (free registration required)
American Board of Medical Specialties

Careers in Surgery

So, You Want to Be a Surgeon and
Online Guide to Choosing a Surgical Residency
American College of Surgeons
Career Resources
Association of Women Surgeons
Redefining Surgery (Video series on surgery as a career)
Association for Academic Surgery
Aspiring Docs
Association of American Medical Colleges
Road to Becoming a Doctor (pdf)
Association of American Medical Colleges

Other Surgical Specialty Boards

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