The reason I chose to be credentialed by ABSA is because of two advantages it has over the other credentialing boards -  ABSA not only requires formal training for certification but for recertification, ABSA is the only credentialing organization that checks for documented clinical experience plus CME and CPR/ACLS.  This says to be that this board makes the quality of it's candidates it's utmost priority.  All the hospitals I currently hold privileges at recognize ABSA as a worthy credentialing board.  Such a board deserves to be recognized for the sake of the entire surgical community as well as the surgical patients of Virginia who can benefit from the professionals credentialed by ABSA. 

Thank you for your time.