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…

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…

By John Kaufman, MD, MS When I was asked to write a short article about serving as the new secretary-treasurer for the ABR Board of Governors, my initial response was, “What is there to say? This is a volunteer role for the ABR and I’m happy to do it.” But then I thought a little more…