Diagnostic Radiology (DR) Exam Dates
Find your upcoming Diagnostic Radiology exam dates and deadlines. If you’re unsure which dates apply to you, myABR is the best place to check your exam eligibility and status.
Please note: all exams are held remotely. For more information, please see our Remote Exam page.
Qualifying Core Exam
This computer-based exam is administered remotely over three days and takes approximately five and a half hours per day. The June exam has two administrations, each held over three days in two separate weeks. Learn more about the Qualifying (Core) Exam.
March 2026
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
June 2026
August 2026
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
November 2026
March 2027
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
June 2027
Certifying Exam
This computer-based exam takes approximately seven and a half hours and is administered on one day. This exam has two administrations, each one day. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Certifying Exam.
July 2026
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. The exam date is assigned based on your exam module selection(s), and start times are assigned at registration.
September 2026
Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exam
The Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exam is a one-day remote computer-based exam with 180 image-rich questions, lasting approximately four hours. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exam.
May 2026
Exam Registration: candidates with an approved application will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
August 2026
Nuclear Radiology Subspecialty Exam
The Nuclear Radiology Subspecialty Exam is a one-day remote computer-based exam with 180 image-rich questions, lasting approximately four hours. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Nuclear Radiology Subspecialty Exam.
December 2025
Exam Registration: candidates with an approved application will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
January 2026
Pediatric Radiology Subspecialty Exam
The Pediatric Radiology Subspecialty Exam is a one-day, remote computer-based exam with 180 image-rich questions, lasting approximately four hours. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Pediatric Radiology Subspecialty Exam.
December 2025
Exam Registration: candidates with an approved application will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
January 2026
Continuing Certification Exam
The Continuing Certification Exam is a one-day remote computer-based exam. Learn more about eligibility requirements. Diplomates will be able to register for the exam in myABR.