The American Board of Radiology

Training requirements
Admissibility to examinations
Examination process
Requests for examination accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (see ADA policy)
Non-renewal of MOC certificates

The policy provides for three avenues of resolution for concerns:

Inquiries and requests as to status or requirements
Request for reconsideration by the Board
Appeals hearings (informal and formal)

CATEGORIES OF CONCERNS

All appeals shall be made in writing no more than 45 days from the date of notification of the Board decision, and sent to the Executive Director of the ABR by certified letter.

Training Requirements
	Concerns regarding denial of approval of training.
Admissibility to Examination
	Concerns regarding the denial of admissibility to an examination for any other reason.
Examination Process
	Concerns regarding the process (including form or administration) of the Initial Certifying or Maintenance of Certification Examinations
	Appropriate documentation should accompany the written concerns.
Requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
	Concerns regarding the denial of a request for examination accommodations under the ADA
Non-renewal of MOC Certificates.
	Concerns regarding notice of non-renewal of an ABR time-limited certificate (based on failure to meet MOC requirements)
This policy is subject to amendment from time to time. Candidates and Diplomates are advised to check the ABR web site periodically for the most current version.