Being an ABR volunteer can be challenging. Learning to write exam questions, for example, takes repetition, time, and patience. At least one ABR volunteer has been battle-tested away from the committee meeting rooms. Kai Yang, PhD, coached his kids’ youth basketball teams for a couple of seasons and enjoyed the role. His daughter’s team was…

Residents and early career physicians and physicists are invited to apply to become an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholar.  The ABR partners with the ABMS to assist candidates and early career diplomates with their research efforts and leadership development. A one-year, part-time program, ABMS Visiting Scholars facilitates research projects that address pressing health care issues…

Interventional radiologist John A. Kaufman, MD, MS, has been named president-elect of the ABR Board of Governors. Dr. Kaufman will begin his duties at the end of the fall board meeting in late September. Cheri L. Canon, MD, will start her two-year team as board president at the same time. Dr. Kaufman has more than…