Maintenance of Certification for Interventional Radiology

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 subdural hematoma). The interventional radiology content spans the range of interventional practice, with an emphasis on common procedures and related patient management.

The Continuing Certification Exam for interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR) subspecialties is a computer-based exam and is also 200 questions. The exam includes Essentials of Diagnostic Radiology (see description above) and clinical content from the area of subspecialty certification (nuclear radiology, neuroradiology, or pediatric radiology).

The Continuing Certification Exam for interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR) and subspecialties is a computer-based exam. The 320-question exam includes Essentials of Diagnostic Radiology (see description above), clinical interventional radiology content, and clinical content from the area of subspecialty certification (nuclear radiology, neuroradiology, or pediatric radiology).

The Continuing Certification Exam is needed only in limited situations. Anyone who has questions may send an email to information@theabr.org or call (520) 790-2900.

Continuing Certification Exam dates are available on the interventional radiology exam calendar.