Diagnostic Radiology (DR) Exam Dates
Find your upcoming Diagnostic Radiology exam dates and deadlines. If you’re unsure which dates apply to you, myABR is the best place to check your exam eligibility and status.
Please note: all exams are held remotely. For more information, please see our Remote Exam page.
Qualifying Core Exam
This computer-based exam is administered remotely over three days and takes approximately five and a half hours per day. The June exam has two administrations, each held over three days in two separate weeks. Learn more about the Qualifying (Core) Exam.
August 2026
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
November 2026
March 2027
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
June 2027
August 2027
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
November 2027
July 2028
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
September 2028
Certifying Exam
This computer-based exam takes approximately seven and a half hours and is administered on one day. This exam has two administrations, each one day. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Certifying Exam.
July 2026
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. The exam date is assigned based on your exam module selection(s), and start times are assigned at registration.
September 2026
July 2027
Exam Registration: candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. The exam date is assigned based on your exam module selection(s), and start times are assigned at registration.
September 2027
Oral Exam Pilot
The DR Oral Exam Pilot is an oral, case-based exam. It consists of seven 25-minute sessions covering the seven clinical categories, which are conducted one-on-one each with a different examiner. This exam has two administrations, each one day. Learn more about the DR Oral Exam Pilot.
April 2027
Exam Registration: Candidates randomly selected from those who responded yes to the interest survey will be invited to register. Once registered, candidates will receive an email when the exam schedule is set to confirm the date.
September 2027
Oral Exam
The Diagnostic Radiology Oral Exam is an oral, case-based exam. It consists of seven 25-minute sessions covering the seven clinical categories, which are conducted one-on-one each with a different examiner. Learn more about the DR Oral Exam.
September 2027
Exam Registration: Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Dates displayed here are approximate. Once registered, candidates will receive an email when the exam schedule is set to confirm their exam date.
January – February 2028
February 2028
January 2028
Exam Registration: Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Dates displayed here are approximate. Once registered, candidates will receive an email when the exam schedule is set to confirm their exam date.
June 2028
July 2028
Exam Registration: Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to register. Dates displayed here are approximate. Once registered, candidates will receive an email when the exam schedule is set to confirm their exam date.
November 2028
Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exam
The Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exam is a one-day remote computer-based exam with 180 image-rich questions, lasting approximately four hours. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Neuroradiology Subspecialty Exam.
June 2026
Exam Registration: candidates with an approved application will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
August 2026
June 2027
Exam Registration: candidates with an approved application will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
September 2027
Nuclear Radiology Subspecialty Exam
The Nuclear Radiology Subspecialty Exam is a one-day remote computer-based exam with 180 image-rich questions, lasting approximately four hours. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Nuclear Radiology Subspecialty Exam.
November 2026
Exam Registration: candidates with an approved application will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
January 2027
Pediatric Radiology Subspecialty Exam
The Pediatric Radiology Subspecialty Exam is a one-day, remote computer-based exam with 180 image-rich questions, lasting approximately four hours. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Pediatric Radiology Subspecialty Exam.
November 2026
Exam Registration: candidates with an approved application will be invited to register. Exam start times are assigned at registration.
January 2027
Continuing Certification Exam
The Continuing Certification Exam is a one-day remote computer-based exam. Learn more about eligibility requirements. Diplomates will be able to register for the exam in myABR.