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What is it Like to Specialize in Diagnostic Radiology?
My name is Craig Smith, and I’m a Diplomate of the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS). I’ve been a diagnostic radiologist since 1982. I chose radiology because of the lifestyle. I wanted to practice a medical specialty that would allow me to spend more time with my family, and radiology turned out to be a very good choice. I’m ...
ABPS Offers a Recognized Choice in Diagnostic Radiology
Physician board certification in diagnostic radiology gives qualified and experienced physicians a chance to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and expertise required to provide effective medical care and diagnostic services. As one of the three most prominent nationally recognized multi-specialty certifying bodies in the United States, the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) offers certification in diagnostic radiology through the ...
Physicians Seeking Certification or Recertification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Radiology, and Dermatology have a Choice
At the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS), we strongly encourage physicians who are seeking certification or recertification in their specialty area to explore all of their options and find a certifying organization that is aligned with their needs and expectations. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, “To become board certified, candidates must complete a residency ...
ABPS Offers a High Standard, Fair Clinical Certification Exam for Diagnostic Radiologists
At the American Board of Physician Specialties®, we have worked hard and succeeded in developing a board certification examination for diagnostic radiologists that is challenging but also fair. Board certification is a useful tool because it helps distinguishes physicians who have mastered their specialty and demonstrated their competency in the core concepts of their field of expertise. With this in ...
Radiation Oncology Oral Examination
The Oral Certification Examination in Radiation Oncology consists of five cases. The cases presented will be based upon real or hypothetical patient and are similar to cases seen by Radiation Oncology physicians in daily practice. The cases are developed using the same reference materials and content domains as the written examination. Candidates are allowed two hours for the examination. To ...
Radiologists Have a Choice in Board Certification
At the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), we offer board certification and recertification for qualified, licensed radiologists who can demonstrate their mastery of their specialty. As the third largest physician multi-specialty certifying body in America, we have Diplomates in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, which speaks to the network of exceptional physicians we have operating in the medical ...
About the BCR’s Radiation Oncology Exam for Board Certification
The examination for the Board of Certification in Radiology (BCR) provides the opportunity for qualified specialists in Radiation Oncology to earn physician board certification in their chosen specialty. It is presented in written and oral form. The clinically based written exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. The oral portion consists of five case studies that are designed to test a ...
Radiation Oncology
The Board of Certification in Radiation Oncology has postponed the acceptance of new applications for the Initial Certification Exam. Please click here for more information. The ABPS's radiation oncology board certification exams enable successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in radiation oncology. Completing the radiation oncology board certification exams indicates mastery of radiation oncology experience ...
ABPS Radiation Oncology Board Certification Eligibility Requirements
Among the many benefits of earning radiation oncology board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) and the Board of Certification of Radiology (BCR) is the ability of successful candidates to present themselves to the public and potential employers as highly competent, experienced, and knowledgeable medical specialists in radiation oncology. Of course, before achieving radiation oncology board certification, ...
ABPS Diagnostic Radiology Board Certification Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility requirements for diagnostic radiology board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) include completion of an ACGME-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY-1) program or an AOA-accredited internship, as well as completion of an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency in diagnostic radiology. In addition, board certification in diagnostic radiology through the Board of Certification in Radiology (BCR) carries the ...