After filling numerous roles over two decades as an ABR volunteer, Cheri L. Canon, MD, is breaking new ground as the Board of Governors (BOG) president. Dr. Canon ran an ABR board meeting for the first time at the weeklong spring meeting in February. Even with all her experience, she said the task was a…
Working with residents gives ABR volunteer Ronald Arellano, MD, opportunities to pass along knowledge he has gained as a clinical interventional radiologist and educator. It also provides Dr. Arellano, who serves as program director for interventional radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, with chances to learn from his trainees. One especially valuable lesson came from a…
ABR Executive Director Brent Wagner, MD, MBA, recently sat down to answer a few questions about some of the many initiatives the organization will undertake in 2025. There’s been a lot of discussion about the new diagnostic radiology oral certifying exam, which starts in 2028. What are the biggest priorities in 2025 regarding preparation for…
Growing up in small-town Pittsburg, Kansas, Jessica Clements wanted to be helpful. In elementary and middle school, she was a Girl Scout and part of a mentorship group. As a high school student, she was active in many clubs, including student government where she was elected class president. Her desire to help makes Jessica, who…
When he started at Rush Medical College in Chicago, Armaan Mazra, MS, had a goal: In 2025, he would be matching into a surgical residency, possibly orthopaedic surgery. “I joined almost every surgical Interest group I could because I didn’t have a lot of perspective on medicine, family members in medicine, or general exposure,” he…
With two older sisters planning to go into medicine, young Katherine Tzou was looking for a separate career. “Because I’m the youngest and wanted to be different, I thought there was no way I was going into medicine,” she said. “I was going to be an oceanographer.” Instead, the seas parted, and life changed for…
Going overseas allows visitors to have adventures and experience new and exciting cultures. Going overseas to attend medical school can be risky, sometimes making it tougher for students to find a residency spot in the U.S. when they finish their studies. Robert Liddell, MD, experienced nothing but positives when he went abroad for medical school…
The New Year has arrived, and our associate executive directors are poised to continue their task of improving the initial and continuing certification processes for candidates and diplomates. We recently asked the four part-time staff for their 2025 personal and professional goals. Geoffrey Ibbott, PhDMedical Physics In the New Year, I’m looking forward to working…
Annelise M. Silva, MD, EdM, is taking a year off between completing medical school and starting her residency. But this is far from a gap year. After graduating from the Wright State University School of Medicine this past April 28, Dr. Silva started as national president of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) on May…
The holidays have arrived and the ABR is especially grateful for the efforts of its more than 1,300 volunteers. In the spirit of the season, we asked a few of our Trustees to talk about what this time of year means to them. Kalpana M. Kanal, PhD (Medical Physics, Diagnostic Medical Physics) The holidays are…
As a youngster, Randa Tao, MD, found her passion for medicine while caring for a relative who was experiencing health issues. “My grandmother had diabetes for most of her life and had to be on insulin,” she said. “When I was growing up, I would help with her insulin injections. Having that interest and exposure…
With the New Year coming, there’s no better time for diplomates and candidates to ensure that their contact information is current in myABR. Having updated information on file allows diplomates and candidates to receive important correspondence from the ABR, including announcements about program enhancements, Continuing Certification, deadlines, and policy changes, as well as bimonthly copies…
The ABR is a not-for-profit organization and member of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Our mission is to certify that our diplomates demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skill, and understanding of their disciplines to the benefit of patients. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of all patients as the foremost trusted certifying body assuring the highest standards of specialty expertise and professionalism in the radiological sciences.