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12 '20
Long before she became one, Mary S. (Mimi) Newell, MD, knew she wanted to serve as an ABR volunteer. Her mind was made up before she passed her oral certifying exam in Louisville, Kentucky. “The day I took my radiology oral boards was one of the most memorable and even enjoyable days,” she said. “Of…
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12 '20
From the outset, Online Longitudinal Assessment (OLA) has been a platform that allows participants to continually assess their knowledge of their field. It was established to provide an alternative to the high-stakes comprehensive exam that diplomates formerly took every 10 years to meet Maintenance of Certification Part 3 requirements. Most diplomates receive 104 opportunities (two…
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11 '20
This time of year, we are especially thankful for the more than 1,200 volunteers who help fulfill our mission of certifying that diplomates demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skill, and understanding of their disciplines to the benefit of patients. The time and expertise they provide make our exams and assessments fair and valid for participants. Last…