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12 '20
By N. Reed Dunnick, MD, ABR Associate Executive Director for Diagnostic Radiology Medical professional board certification is well recognized by healthcare providers, regulators, physicians, and patients as an important indication of quality. The time spent studying and preparing to take certifying exams makes us better radiologists. Over time, however, initial board certification becomes less relevant;…
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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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10 '20
The passing standard for a participant in Online Longitudinal Assessment (OLA) is determined by multiple factors. Each participant is administered a unique set of questions based on the OLA question assignment algorithm. The individual’s passing standard is determined from these questions. Other participants sharing the same practice profile (DR diplomates only) or specialty certificate are…
