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Before they appear in participants’ email boxes every Monday, Online Longitudinal Assessment questions go through the wringer. The question writing process works the same for all 17 OLA volunteer committees. It includes extensive development and review by diplomates who are experts in their fields. Questions that are eventually offered to participants go through the following…

By Christine Nwoke, MS, DO In 1981, Drs. Helen Redman and Ann Lewicki established the American Association for Women in Radiology (AAWR) with the intent to increase the presence of women in the field. Despite their efforts, there is still a low number of female radiologists practicing today. The Association of American Medical Colleges reported…

A group of radiology residency hopefuls are putting “social” back in social media as they prepare for next year’s Match. Medical school students are using hashtags on Twitter, including #futureradres and #Match2023, to build a community of peers and mentors. The plan is working; they’re making connections on what can often be a platform for…

Now in his 50th year in medicine, Paul Wallner, DO, is retiring as the ABR’s associate executive director (AED) for radiation oncology. Dr. Wallner has served the RO community as AED for more than 13 years. He will continue working with GenesisCare USA and maintain his activities with ACR and ASTRO committees. “My time with…

Already an Online Longitudinal Assessment question writer, Eric England, MD, happily solicits opinions and provides his own about the ABR’s Initial Certification (IC) process. As vice chair of education for the department of radiology at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Dr. England gets feedback from residents who are going through the IC process….

Growing up in a town of approximately 3,000 people isn’t a common backstory for a physician. Jordan Murray, DO, is an outlier. “It’s very close-knit, very small,” Dr. Murray said of his hometown, Oliver Springs, Tennessee. “It’s one of those towns where there are two stoplights and everybody knows everybody.” Dr. Murray’s high school was…

By Katie Kirk Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast Years ago, I gained insight into my behaviors after an introduction to the Enneagram personality typing system. Why do I meticulously plan vacations down to the half-hour? I want time to explore everything. Why do I insist on dining in restaurants family style? I want a taste…

By Hunter Gazda Case report poster presentations help medical students’ professional development and can be a rewarding experience in many ways. As a medical student with a dream to enter a radiology residency, I came across many interesting cases on both my radiology and non-radiology rotations. I was fascinated by these cases and found that…

Criminalization of evidence-based care that is medically indicated is injudicious, represents a significant transgression of the sacrosanct bond between patient and provider, and encroaches upon the obligations of physicians to practice medicine in the best interests of their patients. The American Board of Radiology (ABR) endorses a patient’s fundamental right to medical care provided by physicians and other health care providers in a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…