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Abdominal Transplant Surgeon
Career Certification Pathway

The Career Certification Pathway is back!

 

After being unavailable since 2023, applications are now open. This is your opportunity to earn certification through the Career Certification Pathway and be recognized for your knowledge, experience, and commitment to excellence in the field.

If you've been waiting for this pathway to return, now is the time to apply.

Applications are open through August 3, 2026!

Step 1: Apply Now

Career Certification Pathway Requirements

Eligibility: 

This certification is for applicants whose primary surgical career is in Abdominal Transplant Surgery and completed an ASTS or TACC accredited Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship Training Program from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 2018. Candidates must also have an active (non-expired) license to practice and, at a minimum must have performed at least one (1) abdominal transplant surgery or donor procurement operation in the last two (2) years. Note: The medical licensure requirement is waived for Donor Procurement Surgeons only. 

If you completed fellowship since 2019, please refer to the Fellowship Certification Pathway.

 

Certification Application

There are two steps to the application process.

Step 1: 

Applicants will be required to submit the following by August 3, 2026 to determine eligibility:

  • a completed application form, 
  • Include a copy of their ASTS/TACC Certificate of Completion from their ASTS/TACC accredited Fellowship Training Program, 
  • contact information of the peer you have asked to complete and submit the Career Certification Pathway peer validation form  
  • a $250 nonrefundable fee.  

Please click here to read the requirements before applying to the Career Certification Pathway.

Step 1: Apply Now

Step 2: 

Once approved, candidates can move to the second step of the application.

  • candidates will be required to submit a transcript from the ASTS National Transplant Curriculum confirming completion of 20 modules. Note: The TACC will consider modules completed in the last 5 years.
  • and credit card information for the $500 certification fee. A hold for this amount will be placed on the candidate’s credit card but will not be charged until the TACC has approved step 2 of their application. 
  • Once the TACC has reviewed and approved the application, the candidate’s credit card will be charged the $500 fee. If certification is not approved, the hold on a candidate’s card will be voided.

Step 2: Application

Certification: 

Candidates who successfully complete all requirements of the TACC Career Certification Pathway will receive the designation of Certified Abdominal Transplant Surgeon and will be a diplomate of the Transplant Accreditation & Certification Council.

 

The TACC reserves the right to make changes to the rules and procedures for its certification at any time and without prior notice.