{"id":6424,"date":"2025-09-08T10:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T10:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/american-board.us\/?page_id=6424"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:17:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T10:17:36","slug":"general-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/american-board.us\/ar\/general-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"General Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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General Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>
  • Duration:<\/strong> 3 Hours<\/li>
  • Exam Code<\/strong>:<\/strong> GES5171 (Note: the same code appears under other specialties\u2014may need correction)<\/em><\/li>
  • Number of Questions:<\/strong> 150<\/li>
  • Passing Score:<\/strong> 65%<\/li><\/ul>

    Exam Coverage:<\/strong><\/h3>
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Management.<\/li>
    • Shock<\/li>
    • Sepsis and Surgical Infections.<\/li>
    • Endocrine Surgery and Breast Surgery.<\/li>
    • Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery.<\/li>
    • Hepatobiliary Surgery.<\/li>
    • Pancreatic and Splenic Surgery.<\/li>
    • Colorectal and Perianal Conditions.<\/li>
    • Hernias (all types).<\/li>
    • Vascular Surgery.<\/li>
    • Pediatric Surgery.<\/li>
    • Skin and Soft Tissue Surgery.<\/li>
    • Trauma and Surgical Critical Care.<\/li>
    • Perioperative Care.<\/li>
    • Patient Safety.<\/li>
    • Professionalism and Medical Ethics.<\/li><\/ul>

      Recommended References:<\/strong><\/h3>
      1. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery<\/strong>, Latest Edition.<\/li>
      2. Schwartz Textbook of Surgery<\/strong>, Latest Edition.<\/li>
      3. Current Surgical Therapy<\/strong> \u2013 John L. Cameron, Latest Edition.<\/li>
      4. Bailey and Love’s Short Practice of Surgery<\/strong>, Latest Edition.<\/li>
      5. Rush Surgical Review<\/strong>, Latest Edition.<\/li>
      6. Professionalism and Ethics: Handbook for Residents \u2013 Practical Guide<\/strong>
        James Ware, Latest Edition.<\/li>
      7. Essentials of Patient Safety<\/strong>, SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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