Alternate Pathway (International Medical Graduates) Last verified on May 1, 2025 On this page Prerequisites and Requirements Application Transfers Exams Board Eligibility Fees Two-year IMG Pathway Option (those completing DR IMG Pathway)   Prerequisites and Requirements An international medical graduate who is not planning to enter the standard residency pathway can apply to the Alternate…

Alternate Pathway Last verified on March 2, 2020 The American Board of Radiology (ABR) offers the following alternate pathway to certification in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR): The International Medical Graduate (IMG) Alternate Pathway An international medical graduate is defined as an individual trained in institutions outside the U.S., its territories, or Canada. Next: IMG Alternate…

Continuing Certification Exam Last verified on May 16, 2023 The Continuing Certification Exam for interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR) is a computer-based exam. The 200-question exam includes Essentials of Diagnostic Radiology and clinical interventional radiology content. Essentials of Diagnostic Radiology includes basic knowledge every radiologist should know (for example, recognizing child abuse, pneumothorax, shock bowel, and…