With two older sisters planning to go into medicine, young Katherine Tzou was looking for a separate career. “Because I’m the youngest and wanted to be different, I thought there was no way I was going into medicine,” she said. “I was going to be an oceanographer.” Instead, the seas parted, and life changed for…
Going overseas allows visitors to have adventures and experience new and exciting cultures. Going overseas to attend medical school can be risky, sometimes making it tougher for students to find a residency spot in the U.S. when they finish their studies. Robert Liddell, MD, experienced nothing but positives when he went abroad for medical school…
The New Year has arrived, and our associate executive directors are poised to continue their task of improving the initial and continuing certification processes for candidates and diplomates. We recently asked the four part-time staff for their 2025 personal and professional goals. Geoffrey Ibbott, PhDMedical Physics In the New Year, I’m looking forward to working…
Annelise M. Silva, MD, EdM, is taking a year off between completing medical school and starting her residency. But this is far from a gap year. After graduating from the Wright State University School of Medicine this past April 28, Dr. Silva started as national president of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) on May…
The holidays have arrived and the ABR is especially grateful for the efforts of its more than 1,300 volunteers. In the spirit of the season, we asked a few of our Trustees to talk about what this time of year means to them. Kalpana M. Kanal, PhD (Medical Physics, Diagnostic Medical Physics) The holidays are…
As a youngster, Randa Tao, MD, found her passion for medicine while caring for a relative who was experiencing health issues. “My grandmother had diabetes for most of her life and had to be on insulin,” she said. “When I was growing up, I would help with her insulin injections. Having that interest and exposure…
Coming to the United States for a month of immersive training this fall was revelatory for Guyana natives Iliana Persaud, MD, and Nathel Quinn, MD. The two diagnostic radiology residents went back home determined to improve the state of health care there. Thanks to support from RAD-AID International, the pair spent a month apiece at…
We’re thankful to have more than 1,300 volunteers who proudly serve their fields to improve patient outcomes. They’re happy to contribute and grateful for fellow medical professionals who work to make the world a better place. In the spirit of the season, we asked a few for their comments about giving back. Drú Curtis, MD…
An ABR volunteer since 2006, Rob Gelczer, MD, will see his term on the OLA MSK Committee end next March. He’s having so much fun that he’s already looking for ways to stay in the mix. “This will be my last go-around, so I’m actively asking (ABR MSK Trustee Dan Davis, MD) where he can…
Veterans Day is an important occasion to honor the people who have proudly served our country. For someone like ABR Trustee Dan Davis, MD, celebrating and serving veterans is part of his life. Dr. Davis completed his diagnostic radiology residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego and his fellowship at the National Naval Medical Center…
Physicians across the country use Breast Cancer Awareness Month as an opportunity to encourage patients to undergo screenings that help save lives. Estimates state that more than 310,000 Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Knowledge and access are power. An article in the RSNA’s RadioGraphics journal reported last year that despite having a 5.8% lower incidence…
Having “survived,” as he jokingly said, his first ABR board meeting last month, Kenneth Rosenzweig, MD, is eager to start work as a Trustee. New Trustees spend initial meetings getting accustomed to their duties. Their status as board members begins at the end of that week. Dr. Rosenzweig used the time to gain his footing…
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.