activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 3
- Maintaining Certification Policies and Agreements Professional Certification MaintenanceMaintains 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.
- Managing Continuing Certification Program Compliance Professional Certification MaintenanceCharges 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).
- Providing Certification Information and Verification Professional Certification & Credentialed TrainingProvides 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.
capacity building · 3
- Administering Certification Exams Professional Certification & Credentialed TrainingAdministers 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.
- Funding Research for Early-Career Professionals Support for Pathology & Radiology TrainingFunds research projects for early-career professionals in radiology and medical physics through the ABMS Scholars Program, sponsoring scholars in various cohorts.
- Supporting Continuing Certification and Professional Development Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesConducts 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.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Ensuring physician competence through structured certification and continuous development certification_and_professional_developmentThe organization uses a structured certification process, including rigorous examinations and continuous professional development, to ensure that physicians and medical physicists meet high standards of knowledge, skill, and understanding, thereby improving patient care.
- Leveraging volunteer expertise for relevant and credible certification standards volunteer-driven_standards_and_exam_developmentThe organization engages practicing professionals as volunteers to develop and maintain certification standards and exams, ensuring that the content is relevant, credible, and reflects current medical practice and real-world clinical expertise.
- Standardizing assessment through rigorous psychometric methods and examiner training standardized_assessmentThe organization employs rigorous training for oral examiners and psychometric methods to standardize candidate evaluation, reduce subjectivity, and increase consistency in scoring, ensuring fair and accurate assessment.
named programs · 6
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.
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.