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Wondering if a doctor is board certified? There are places to find out.
A radiologist’s standing can be found on our website under “Verify Board Certification Status.” We at the American Board of Radiology (ABR) issued 1,911 certificates last year to physicians in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, medical physics, and radiation oncology. We have more than 29,000 doctors participating in Maintenance of Certification programs that provide certified physicians with opportunities for continuing education, thus allowing them to better serve the public.
For physicians outside the radiology field, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), offers CertificationMatters.org, a service that’s mobile-friendly and features a simplified search tool, as well as information about the ABR and the 23 other specialty boards that certify physicians.
More than four of five people surveyed last year said certification status is an important factor for choosing a doctor – second only to whether the physician is covered by their insurance. For patients, knowing that the doctors who treat them and their family members are board certified instills peace of mind and confidence as they make decisions about their health.
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Left to right: Jing Zeng, MD; Roy H. Decker, MD, PhD; Julie Howell (Multimedia Processing Specialist); Michael C. Dobelbower, MD; Percy P. Lee, MD; and Larry L. Kestin, MD (Chair).
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Time is running out to register for the 2019 IR/DR Certifying Exam. Applications are being accepted until February 28 for the exam, which is being held in October in Tucson.
Those certified in diagnostic radiology or general radiology who completed an ACGME-accredited VIR fellowship more than 10 years ago, but were not certified in VIR, are eligible to take the oral component of the IR/DR Certifying Exam. Successful candidates will be awarded a continuous ABR specialty certificate in IR/DR. This pathway will be available for a limited time, with applications being accepted until February 28, 2020.
Please visit the IR/DR Certifying Exam section on our website for additional details on preparing for the exam as well as the scoring and results process.