Requirements and Registration
Last verified on October 1, 2024
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Requirements
- The program director must document the successful completion of nuclear radiology fellowship training, nuclear medicine residency training, alternate pathway, or 16-month pathway during the candidate's diagnostic radiology residency.
- You must provide evidence of a current state medical license with a future expiration date.
- Before submitting a subspecialty application, you must pay any outstanding ABR fees in full.
Application
The standard application window for the Nuclear Radiology Subspecialty Exam is July 1 through September 30. Please check back here on July 1, 2025, for the 2026 exam application.
Alternate Pathways to Subspecialty Certification
To view the alternate pathway, click here.
To view the 16-month pathway, click here.
Recognition and Continuing Certification (MOC)
Recognition of Successful Diplomates
Successful ABR diplomates are awarded a continuous ABR subspecialty certificate in nuclear radiology.Continuing Certification (MOC)
Continuous subspecialty certification in nuclear radiology 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.##keywords## DR Requirements Nuclear Radiology Requirements Subspecialties nuclear subspecialty nuclear subspecialty nuclear subspecialty nuclear subspecialty nuclear subspecialty nuclear subspecialty nuclear subspecialty nuclear subspecialty nuclear subspecialty ##end_keywords##