This past spring, Stephanie Workman Phillips was feeling great. Dedicated to fitness and overall health, the 48-year-old mother of two was keen on working out and eating right. There’s no way she could have imagined that #chemosummer was coming. Her life was turned upside down in May when a lump appeared in her left armpit….
Representatives from all four disciplines certified by the ABR are part of the new class of American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Scholars: Warren Campbell IV, MD, PhD (diagnostic radiology); Kofi Deh, PhD (medical physics); Mary Mahoney, MD (radiation oncology); and Daniel Veyg, DO (interventional radiology). Dr. Campbell is a resident at the University of Virginia Medical Center. His research project is titled: “Quantifying Diagnostic Excellence: Utilizing…
When he was 14 years old and living in Kosovo in 1990, Dukagjin “Duke” Blakaj, MD, PhD, and his family were in a dangerous spot. Ethnic tensions were rising and the country seemed destined for civil war. Dr. Blakaj’s parents, both physicians, decided to move the family to Connecticut. Eight years later, fighting erupted between…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at a pace that is prompting reflection across the medical community, including within organizations responsible for certification and establishing lifelong professional standards. For the American Board of Radiology (ABR), this moment presents an opportunity to consider how emerging technologies may intersect with our mission — not only in terms of potential innovation, but also…
What goes into creating an appropriate question for an ABR computer-based exam? More than you might think. In this video, current and former volunteers who have worked on content explain the exacting process that ensures rigor and fairness on Initial Certification exams.
Rachel Jimenez, MD, has spent much of the past decade serving the radiation oncology field by working as an ABR volunteer. Her colleagues are happy that she finds the time despite a busy professional schedule. “She has great insight into the academic process and has brought this knowledge to the ABR as she advocates for residents and early career physicians,” said Michael…
Three years into earning a chemical engineering degree at the University of Kansas, Ronald Chen, MD, MPH, took a sharp turn. He paused his studies to spend a year volunteering at a hospice in North Carolina. The inspiration came when he attended a conference session hosted by a volunteer group from the facility. “It made me realize that I was missing something and not doing exactly what I wanted,” Dr. Chen said. Shortly after the conference, he packed…
By Jeff White I don’t like surprises. In May 2023, I felt a lump on the right side of my neck, so I made an appointment with a primary care physician. I wasn’t concerned, but the doctor asked about weight loss, night sweats, and other possible issues. I had none of those symptoms. I asked…
Chelsea Pinnix, MD, PhD, has a litmus test for what qualifies as a good job. “I tell my kids that you want to look for a job that, if you hit the lottery, you would still want to get up and go to work the next day,” she said. Dr. Pinnix has found that fit…
When he was in the eighth grade, John Fiveash, MD, knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. His plans were next level for a middle schooler. “I thought as an eighth grader that I might starve if I was a laboratory researcher,” Dr. Fiveash said. “I was worried about that. So I decided…
The start of a new year is a good point to reflect on the recent past and look to the future. ABR Executive Director Brent Wagner, MD, MBA, recently took time to address questions about a few of the organization’s accomplishments and opportunities. The new Diagnostic Oral Certifying Exam is coming in a couple of…
Abdullah Alshreef, PhDMedical Physics, Loma Linda University HealthABMS Scholar “Through my medical physics residency, I have worked with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to advancing patient care. These experiences have strengthened my technical skills and collaborative approach, shaping my approach to patient care and leadership in the clinic. In the coming year, I look forward to completing…
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.