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Volunteer Proves Her Work Can Bring Change
Janice Newsome, MD, has advice for anyone who wants to help the ABR improve its Initial or Continuing Certification programs: Become a volunteer and make changes from the inside. She’s been one for years and knows it makes a difference. “Volunteerism is the engine for everything that we think is worthwhile about medicine and medical…
With a Little Effort, #SoMe Can Become #SoYou
By Robyn Roth, MD, and Pauline Germaine, DO Long gone are the days of anonymous radiologists hiding in the shadows of dark reading rooms, faceless to consultants and patients. With the increasing popularity of Social Media (#SoMe), radiologists are using their online presence to become better recognized by physicians and patients. #SoMe engages and educates…
They’re Qualified to Talk About Their Biggest Exam
The recent DR and IR/DR Qualifying (Core) Exam was taken by 1,477 candidates, all of whom spent considerable time preparing for the biggest exam of their lives. Two of those candidates shared their thoughts about the exam and their relief when they learned that they had passed. Jordan Murray, DO When I was growing up…
Early in His Career, He’s Happy to Have OLA Option
From cautiously optimistic to full-on fan, Kyle Cooper, MD, has seen his opinion of Online Longitudinal Assessment evolve since he started participating shortly after earning his ABR certification. “I was fairly excited,” Dr. Cooper said about how he felt when he heard about OLA. “As a resident, I had observed first-hand several of my attendings…
Program Director Finds Value in ABR Volunteer Duties
As a program director and ABR volunteer, Drew Caplin, MD, participates in both sides of the Initial Certification process. Dr. Caplin is an associate professor of radiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He’s also an attending physician in interventional radiology at several hospitals in New York. Dr. Caplin became…
Radiology: Perfect Intersection of Medicine and Technology
By Andrew Castagna Growing up, I showed interest in technology. Whether it was researching the most up-to-date electronic devices, rewiring computers, or helping my friends and family brainstorm anything technology-related, I was the go-to person. I also knew that I loved medicine, improving the lives of people around me, and contributing to the health of…
Radiology Applicant Working Group Helps Future Residents in the Virtual Match Era
By Kamyar Ghabili, MD COVID-19’s effects on the radiology residency match were numerous and widespread. Beginning in March 2020, administrative bodies, including the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), Association of Program Directors in Radiology (APDR), and the Association of Program Directors in Interventional Radiology (APDIR), released changes to the standard residency application process. These…
New Residents Ready to Continue Their Education in July
Recent medical school graduates will take the next step in their careers when they start their residencies in July. Here are first-person stories from three future diagnostic radiology residents. Gilbert Aquino, MD Matched to SUNY Upstate Medical University (Diagnostic Radiology) I went to medical school in my native country, the Dominican Republic. I remember as…
RISE Content Remains Important Part of Qualifying, Certifying Exams
Although the ABR will discontinue including Authorized User Eligible (AU-E) designations on certificates issued after December 31, 2023, all candidates and program directors should be aware that radioisotope safety items will continue to be tested on the Qualifying (Core) and Certifying (essentials module) exams. The type and number of items will remain the same as…
Med Student Preparing for Match 2023 and Beyond
By Emmanuel Jnr Amoateng In August 2019, Match 2023 felt like a distant goal. I had all the time in the world to prepare. Match 2022 gave me a reality check. I knew my opportunity was coming in less than a year. Graduating medical school is an accomplishment, but within the medical community, the real…
ABR Residency Leave Policy an Experience-Changer for Trainees
By Christine Cooley, MD, and Carolynn M. DeBenedectis, MD Many of us who became parents during our residency training remember returning to work after six weeks or less of parental leave, emotionally and physically exhausted … babies not sleeping through the night nor having a predictable feeding schedule. Our hearts ached to spend just a…
Mississippi Yearning: Radiology Leader Relishes New Challenge
Longtime radiology leader Richard Duszak, MD, was named the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Chair of Radiology last month. Dr. Duszak presently serves as Professor and Vice Chair for Health Policy and Practice in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Services at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Before that, he was founding…
AAWR Helps Women Thrive in Radiology
By Kimberly Beavers, MD The American Association for Women in Radiology (AAWR) is a professional organization for radiologists established in 1981. In the more than 40 years since its inception, AAWR has supported and promoted women radiologists, advanced values supporting women, and created a diverse network for mentorship and leadership opportunities. I have the privilege…
ABR Appoints Three Diagnostic Radiology Trustees
March 29, 2022Contact: Rodney Campbellrcampbell@theabr.org The American Board of Radiology has added three members to its Board of Trustees: Daniel Davis, MD; Katherine Maturen, MD, MS; and Leslie Scoutt, MD. All are diagnostic radiology representatives who have considerable experience as ABR volunteers. Drs. Maturen and Scoutt are filling new Trustee positions in Abdominal Imaging and…
Preparation Pays Off with a Match Day to Remember
By Emily Van Antwerp Match Day is a highly anticipated milestone for medical students. Four years of dedication and sacrifices lead up to one momentous day that can set the course of your life’s trajectory. The process is daunting and, for me, it was confounded with being a DO and matching with my fiancé. From…