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The American Board of Radiology Foundation
Tucson, AZ · EIN 201354373 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE G05 · Voluntary Health Associations · Micro (<$100K) · theabr.org
revenue
$18K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

TO DEMONSTRATE, ENHANCE, AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE PUBLIC IN THE USE OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION THERAPY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Board of Radiology Foundation (ABR) certifies physicians in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, and radiation oncology, and medical physicists. It develops and administers qualifying and certifying exams, and oversees a continuing certification program to ensure ongoing competency. The ABR engages a large volunteer community of medical professionals to maintain the relevance and quality of its certification processes.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

ABMS Scholars Program
A program that sponsors scholars to conduct research and gain new perspectives in medical specialties, with the ABR sponsoring participants in radiology and medical physics.
Alternate Pathway to Board Eligibility
Provides options for individuals who have completed their medical training in other countries to achieve board eligibility in the US.
Continuing Certification
A program designed to ensure diplomates maintain their competency through ongoing assessment, including the Online Longitudinal Assessment (OLA) platform.
DR Oral Certifying Exam
A new oral examination process for diagnostic radiology residents, with changes in timing and preparation requirements.
Initial Certification
A program that includes qualifying and certifying exams for physicians in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, and radiation oncology, and for medical physicists, to ensure they meet standards for practice.
Online Longitudinal Assessment (OLA)
A platform used for continuing certification, providing flexible and educational assessment for diplomates.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Medical Specialty Board Certification 7 activities
    • Administering Certification Exams
      Administers certification exams remotely to radiologists, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists to ensure they meet standards of knowledge, skill, and understanding for patient care, using a criterion-referenced scoring method and providing study guides.
    • Certification Verification and Support
      Provides an online tool for the public to verify the board certification status of radiologists, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists, and issues formal certification letters and replacement certificates upon request.
    • Continuing Certification Program
      Operates a Continuing Certification program to support ongoing professional development for certified medical professionals, ensuring they maintain high-quality, safe, and up-to-date patient care. This includes conducting assessments, providing an online longitudinal assessment (OLA) program, auditing compliance with program requirements, and publicly listing certification status.
    • Managing Continuing Certification Program Compliance
      Charges an annual fee to maintain access to program tools and performs audits to ensure participants are meeting the requirements of all four parts of Continuing Certification, specifically Part 2 (Lifelong Learning) and Part 4 (Improvement in Medical Practice).
    • Physician and Medical Physicist Certification
      Administers initial certification processes for radiologists, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists, verifying their knowledge, skills, and understanding for patient care through defined education, training, and examination requirements. This includes providing information on the certification process, alternate pathways, and remote examination administration.
    • Providing Certification Information and Verification
      Provides information on the certification process for diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, medical physics, and radiation oncology, including alternate pathways and eligibility requirements, and offers an online tool to verify board certification status of medical professionals.
    • Supporting Continuing Certification and Professional Development
      Conducts assessments and supports ongoing professional development for candidates and diplomates throughout their careers, including an online longitudinal assessment (OLA) program and a Continuing Certification program to empower medical professionals to deliver high-quality, safe, and up-to-date patient care.
  • Global Pathology Education & Research Support 2 activities
    • Funding Research for Early-Career Professionals
      Funds research projects for early-career professionals in radiology and medical physics through the ABMS Scholars Program, sponsoring scholars in various cohorts.
    • Research Funding for Early-Career Professionals
      Funds research projects for early-career professionals in radiology and medical physics through the ABMS Scholars Program, sponsoring cohorts of scholars annually.
  • Certification Management and Support Services 2 activities
    • Maintaining Certification Policies and Agreements
      Maintains a comprehensive set of policies and agreements governing various aspects of certification, including accommodations, appeals, exam integrity, professional standing, board eligibility, residency completion, leave, and continuing certification requirements.
    • Policy Development and Enforcement
      Maintains and enforces a comprehensive set of policies governing all aspects of certification, including accommodations, appeals, exam integrity, professional standing, board eligibility, residency completion, leave, and international practice requirements, as well as terms of use for its online platforms.
  • Specialized Certification Exam Administration 1 activity
    • Certification Exam Development and Scoring
      Develops certification exams using experienced volunteers from diverse practice settings, provides study guides and exam blueprints, and employs criterion-referenced scoring methods to assess candidate performance against fixed standards for both Qualifying (Core) and Certifying Exams.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$18K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$54K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.50M
Cash$324K
Investments$1.18M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.50M
Liquid reserves309.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRENT WAGNER MD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1 $770K
KELLY CRANDALL FINANCE DIRECTOR 1 $192K
board members · 11
  • CHERI CANON MD — PRESIDENT-ELECT
  • DANIEL DAVIS MD — GOVERNOR
  • DONALD J FLEMMING MD — GOVERNOR
  • J ANTHONY SEIBERT PhD — GOVERNOR, THRU 09/22
  • JOHN KAUFMAN MD — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • KALED M ALEKTIAR MD — GOVERNOR
  • MARY S NEWELL MD — GOVERNOR
  • MATTHEW PODGORSAK PhD — CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
  • ROBERT BARR MD — PRESIDENT
  • TOBY A GORDON SCD — GOVERNOR
  • VINCENT MATHEWS MD — PRESIDENT, THRU 09/22
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Government — Recognizes ACGME-accredited programs for clinical training and residency as part of eligibility for diagnostic radiology certification.
  • American Board of Medical Physics Partner — Has a working agreement with the American Board of Medical Physics regarding Letters of Certification Equivalence (LoCE).
  • American Board of Medical Specialties Network — Sponsors ABMS Scholars as part of a professional development program.
  • American Board of Medical Specialties Network — The American Board of Radiology is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
  • American Board of Medical Specialties Partner — Partnership to support the ABMS Scholars Program for early-career professionals.
  • American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Partner — Publicly lists certification status on the ABMS website.
  • American College of Radiology Partner — Appoints former ABR President as chief medical officer for radiation oncology research.
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology Partner — Collaborates with ASTRO to advance the field of radiation oncology through complementary roles.
  • Dr. Brian Funaki Partner — Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology volunteer contributing to ABR committee work.
  • Dr. Kai Yang Partner — Medical Physics volunteer engaged in writing exam questions and providing feedback.
  • Dr. Katherine Tzou Partner — Radiation Oncology volunteer who contributes to ABR activities including exam development.
  • Dr. Nadine Mallak Partner — Diagnostic Radiology volunteer involved in updating exams to reflect modern practice.
  • National Institutes of Health Partner — Collaborates on eligibility for certification for candidates in NIH R38-funded research programs that meet requirements equivalent to the Holman Research Pathway.
  • Radiological Society of North America Coalition — Former ABR leadership recognized with RSNA Gold Medal, indicating professional affiliation and mutual recognition.
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Government — Recognizes RCPSC-accredited programs for clinical training and residency as part of eligibility for diagnostic radiology certification.