The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

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The following is a general content outline for the 2008 ABCS written examination scheduled for April 26 and April 27, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the Chicago O'Hare Airport Hilton Hotel.

2007 ABCS Written Examination



Topic

Approximate percentage of written test items

Breast 10-14%
Body Contour 4-8%
Liposuction 10-14%
Facial 31-35%
Dermatology 15-18%
ACLS 8-12%
Surgical Principles 8-12%


Please note approximately 30% of the ABCS written items wil be at the "recall of facts/recognition" level; 40% of the questions wil be at the "application" level; and about 30% of the items wil be at the "problem solving/synthesis/evaluation" level.

This is furnished as a study guide and identifies the topics with which you should be familar. The written examination consists of (1) four hour session.

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