Requirements and Registration

 

Requirements

Diplomates must successfully complete one year of fellowship training (after residency) in a neuroradiology program accredited by the ACGME or by the RCPSC (Canada). They must also complete one year of practice or additional approved training, with at least one-third of that year spent in neuroradiology. Diplomates who successfully completed their training before 2019 will have 10 calendar years or until December 31, 2024, whichever comes first, to obtain certification. Those who complete their training in 2019 or later will have six calendar years.

• Fellowship position must be ACGME-accredited.
• Fellowship training must be documented by a fellowship certificate or a letter from the program director.
• Practice experience must be verified by a letter from the chief of service or department chair. The letter must be on institution letterhead and include dates and percentage of time devoted to neuroradiology.
• If initial primary certification was achieved via the International Medical Graduate Alternate Pathway, training completed prior to, or as part of, the Sponsoring Department Agreement will not count toward subspecialty certification.
• Evidence of a current state medical license with an expiration date must be provided.
• Before submitting a subspecialty application, any outstanding ABR fees must be paid in full.

 

Alternate Pathway to Subspecialty Certification

To view the alternate pathway, click here.  

Application

The application for the Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exam will be available in myABR from February 1 through April 30 each year.  

Recognition and Continuing Certification (MOC)

Recognition of Successful Diplomates

Successful ABR diplomates are awarded a continuous ABR subspecialty certificate in neuroradiology.

Continuing Certification (MOC)

Continuous subspecialty certification in neuroradiology is contingent upon meeting the requirements of the ABR’s Continuing Certification (MOC) program. For Continuing Certification (MOC) program details, please see the Continuing Certification page.