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The American Board of Radiology completed its second fully remote oral exam in Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR) on October 20, 2021, and announced the results to candidates today. Overall, the exam was very successful. Although there were a few instances of technical difficulties, primarily related to candidate internet connections, nearly all candidates completed the exam…
Eleven enthusiastic and knowledgeable medical professionals have joined our first interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology initial certification advisory committee. They bring unique perspectives and goals to their new volunteer positions. Virginia Commonwealth University Assistant Professor Christopher Bailey, DO, has been working as a Society for Interventional Radiology Early Career Section liaison to the ABR in discussions about remote computer-based…
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.