named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
ABMS Scholars Program
Sponsors scholars to participate in the American Board of Medical Specialties program, fostering research and development in medical certification.
Continuing Certification (Online Longitudinal Assessment - OLA)
A program for diplomates to maintain their board certification through ongoing assessment and education, ensuring continued competence in their specialties.
DR Oral Certifying Exam
A new oral examination process for Diagnostic Radiology candidates, designed to enhance assessment and prepare residents for practice.
Initial Certification
Administers qualifying and certifying examinations for diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics to ensure candidates meet professional standards.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Medical Specialty Board Certification 4 activities
- Board Certification for Medical ProfessionalsProvides initial board certification for medical professionals in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, medical physics, and radiation oncology, based on demonstrated knowledge, skill, and understanding of their disciplines. This includes issuing subspecialty certificates and managing the certification process for international medical graduates.
- Board Certification for Medical ProfessionalsProvides initial board certification for medical professionals in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, medical physics, and radiation oncology, based on demonstrated knowledge, skill, and understanding of their disciplines. This includes issuing subspecialty certificates and managing the certification process for international medical graduates.
- Continuing Certification Program AdministrationAdministers a Continuing Certification program to support physicians and medical physicists in delivering high-quality, safe, and up-to-date patient care. This involves requiring diplomates to complete CME credits and Practice Quality Improvement projects, conducting audits for compliance, and offering an online longitudinal assessment pathway.
- Continuing Certification Program AdministrationAdministers a Continuing Certification program to support physicians and medical physicists in delivering high-quality, safe, and up-to-date patient care. This involves requiring diplomates to complete CME credits and Practice Quality Improvement projects, conducting audits for compliance, and offering an online longitudinal assessment pathway.
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Global Pathology Education & Research Support 3 activities
- Research FundingFunds research projects for early-career professionals in radiology and medical physics through the ABMS Scholars Program.
- Research FundingFunds research projects for early-career professionals in radiology and medical physics through the ABMS Scholars Program.
- Volunteer Engagement and Research FundingEngages over one thousand physicians and medical physicists in volunteer activities such as exam question writing and committee service, and funds research projects for early-career professionals through the ABMS Scholars Program.
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Specialized Certification Exam Administration 2 activities
- Certification Verification and DocumentationOperates an online verification tool for the public to check ABR certification status and provides formal certification letters, replacement certificates, and printed verification letters for candidates and third-party requests.
- Certification Verification and DocumentationOperates an online verification tool for the public to check ABR certification status and provides formal certification letters, replacement certificates, and printed verification letters for candidates and third-party requests.
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Remote and In-Person Exam Administration 2 activities
- Exam Administration and IntegrityAdministers all certification exams remotely, trains oral examiners, implements standardized scoring methods, and develops policies to ensure exam integrity, security, and fairness, including accommodations for candidates.
- Exam Administration and IntegrityAdministers all certification exams remotely, trains oral examiners, implements standardized scoring methods, and develops policies to ensure exam integrity, security, and fairness, including accommodations for candidates.
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Certification Management and Support Services 2 activities
- Policy Development and GovernanceDevelops and maintains a comprehensive set of policies governing various aspects of certification, including professional standing, board eligibility, appeals, logo usage, and terms of use for its online platforms.
- Policy Development and GovernanceDevelops and maintains a comprehensive set of policies governing various aspects of certification, including professional standing, board eligibility, appeals, logo usage, and terms of use for its online platforms.
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Mentor Training and Support Programs 2 activities
- Residency Program Support and ManagementProvides guidance and manages processes for program directors and coordinators to support residents through their certification journey, including adding new residents, verifying training, facilitating transfers, and confirming eligibility for qualifying exams.
- Residency Program Support and ManagementProvides guidance and manages processes for program directors and coordinators to support residents through their certification journey, including adding new residents, verifying training, facilitating transfers, and confirming eligibility for qualifying exams.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$18.36M
Contributions & grants$18K0%
Program service revenue$17.56M96%
Investment income$755K4%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$18.40M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$11.51M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$43.00M
Cash$2.28M
Investments$33.92M
Liabilities$3.72M
Net assets$39.29M
Liquid reserves23.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENT J WAGNER MD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $770K |
| Paul Wallner MD | ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (RO) | 20 | $281K |
| SCOTT SEGAL | IT DIRECTOR | 40 | $271K |
| KARYN HOWARD | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 50 | $234K |
| ANTHONY GERDEMAN | PSYCHOMETRICS DIRECTOR | 40 | $230K |
| DAVID LASZAKOVITS | DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS | 40 | $222K |
| BLAKE WESCOTT | DIRECTOR OF ANALYSIS | 40 | $211K |
| KELLY CRANDALL | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 50 | $192K |
| REED DUNNICK MD | ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (DR) | 15 | $188K |
| WESTIN SMITH | SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | 40 | $162K |
board members · 11
- CHERI L CANON MD — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- DANIEL C DAVIS MD — GOVERNOR
- DONALD J FLEMMING MD — GOVERNOR
- J ANTHONY SEIBERT PHD — GOVERNOR Thru 09/22
- JOHN A KAUFMAN MD — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- KALED M ALEKTIAR MD — GOVERNOR
- MARY S NEWELL MD — GOVERNOR
- MATTHEW B PODGORSAK PHD — CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
- ROBERT M BARR MD — PRESIDENT
- TOBY A GORDON SCD — GOVERNOR
- VINCENT P MATHEWS MD — PRESIDENT Thru 09/22
relationships · 29
who they work with
- ACGME Partner — Defines residency training requirements that the ABR confirms residents have successfully completed.
- Academy of Management Health Care Management Division Partner — Organization that awarded the ABR's new public Board of Governors member the 2020 Myron D. Fottler Exceptional Service Award.
- Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame Partner — Organization on whose board the ABR's new public Board of Governors member serves.
- American Board of Medical Specialties Network — Member organization of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
- American Board of Medical Specialties Network — Participates in public reporting of certification status through the ABMS website.
- American Board of Medical Specialties Network — Sponsors the ABMS Scholars program, with the ABR hosting three scholars to support professional development in medical specialties.
- American Board of Medical Specialties Partner — Partners with ABMS to support early-career professionals through the ABMS Scholars Program.
- American College of Healthcare Executives Partner — Professional organization of which the ABR's new public Board of Governors member is a Fellow.
- American College of Radiology Government — Appoints former ABR President Bruce Haffty, MD, as chief medical officer for radiation oncology research.
- American Society for Radiation Oncology Partner — Collaborates with the ABR to advance the field of radiation oncology, with complementary roles in professional development and certification.
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration Partner — Organization that awarded the ABR's new public Board of Governors member the 2022 Gary L. Filerman Prize for Educational Leadership.
- Christy Harris Lemak, PhD Partner — New public member on the Board of Governors, bringing expertise in health services administration and digitally enabled care.
- Cleveland Clinic Partner — Selected Sara Hunter, MD from Cleveland Clinic as the first ABR-sponsored ABMS Scholar in 2022.
- Community Hospital Corporation Partner — Organization on whose board the ABR's new public Board of Governors member serves.
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Partner — Sponsors Francis Deng, MD and Leslie Chang, MD, affiliated with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, in the ABMS Scholars Program.
- Loma Linda University Medical Center Partner — Sponsors Abdullah Alshreef, PhD, a resident at Loma Linda University Medical Center, in the ABMS Scholars Program.
- Northwell Health Cancer Institute Partner — Sponsors Oluwatimileyin Ojo, MD, a resident at Northwell Health Cancer Institute, in the ABMS Scholars Program.
- RCPSC Partner — Defines residency training requirements that the ABR confirms residents have successfully completed.
- Radiological Society of North America Partner — Recognizes former ABR Board Member Mary C. Mahoney, MD, with the 2025 Gold Medal.
- Society of Abdominal Radiology Partner — Awarded the 2026 Gold Medal to ABR President Cheri L. Canon, MD.
- The Scottsdale Institute Partner — Employer of the ABR's new public Board of Governors member, with expertise in digitally enabled care delivery and health system innovation.
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Partner — Previous academic institution of the ABR's new public Board of Governors member, where she served as professor and chair of health services administration.
- University of Florida Partner — Academic institution where the ABR's new public Board of Governors member held a term professorship in health services research, management, and policy.
- University of Illinois-Urbana Partner — Institution where the ABR's new public Board of Governors member earned her BA.
- University of Michigan Partner — Academic institution where the ABR's new public Board of Governors member earned her PhD and directed the Griffith Leadership Center.
- University of Missouri-Columbia Partner — Institution where the ABR's new public Board of Governors member earned her MHA and MBA.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hillman Cancer Center Partner — Sponsors Ria Mulherkar, MD, a resident at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, in the ABMS Scholars Program.
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Partner — Sponsors Joseph Lee, MD, a fellow at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, in the ABMS Scholars Program.
- myABR Partner — Online platform used for volunteer applications and engagement.