Get Certified: Your Path to Board Certification

Learn the steps to becoming ABR board certified in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, medical physics, and radiation oncology. Visit our alternate pathways page to explore prerequisites, eligibility requirements, and other details for each pathway.

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    Becoming certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) is an important and exciting milestone in your professional journey. It demonstrates your expertise and commitment to the highest standards of patient care in your field.

    Overview of the Certification Process

    Each discipline has unique requirements, but the general process involves the following steps:

    1. Meet eligibility requirements – Education and training is different for each discipline.
    2. Apply for certification – Submit applications and required documentation on time.
    3. Register and prepare for exams – Get ready for assessment using study materials, practice exams, and other resources.
    4. Pass required exams – This includes a mix of qualifying (computer-based) and certifying (oral or computer-based) exams.
    5. Stay certified – Maintain your board status by participating in and meeting the requirements of Continuing Certification.

     

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    Discover the specific steps, eligibility requirements, exam process, and more for your specialty:

The ABR is a not-for-profit organization and member of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Our mission is to certify that our diplomates demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skill, and understanding of their disciplines to the benefit of patients. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of all patients as the foremost trusted certifying body assuring the highest standards of specialty expertise and professionalism in the radiological sciences.

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