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Radiology Partners and a “Comprehensive Set of Financing Transactions”

Ben White

Last week, Radiology Partners released an announcement that it was “commencing a comprehensive set of financing transactions to strengthen its financial position.” The Debt Part of the Deal RP Reports: Revolving credit facility lenders have agreed to extend the maturity from late 2024 to 2028 and amend certain terms thereof.

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Researchers highlight opportunities for diagnostic radiology oral exam

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The impending diagnostic radiology oral exam should be welcomed for aspiring radiologists, according to an article published January 5 in Academic Radiology. The American Board of Radiology (ABR) requires residents to pass two exams to become radiologists. The latter can be taken as early as 12 months after residency.

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Diagnostic radiology certifying exams will switch to oral format

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Beginning in 2028, the current computer-based exam used for certifying diagnosti. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ABR releases Core Exam scores that show 'fail' rate rising AuntMinnie.com launches Board Review for radiologists Studying for the Radiology Board Exam or know someone who is?

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Radiology Partners closes $720M growth equity investment

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Radiology Partners has completed a series of financing transactions, including a growth equity investment of nearly $720 million. The company also said with its completion of transactions, it has reduced its debt and extended outstanding debt maturities with new maturity dates ranging from 2028 to 2030.

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Governor forces radiologist to resign from state board of medicine over support for trans care ban

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Frederick “Eric” Cubin, MD, of Casper Medical Imaging served on the legislative body until April 29, though his term wasn't set to expire until 2028.

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The ABR Discusses the New Oral Boards

Ben White

” The initial timing will be during the second half of fellowships (first offered in 2028), but while the format is set, the timing would “not be hard to change” in the future if needed. ” ( There is.) .” ” He went on to say that proving the ABR exams have an impact “would be a difficult experiment to run.”

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Backwards to the Future: The Return of the Radiology Oral Boards

Ben White

Earlier this year at the Texas Radiological Society annual meeting, I attended an ABR update given by current ABR president, Bob Barr, where he announced the rapid progress of the ABR’s plan to revitalize the Certifying Exam to address widespread discontent. I wrote about it here. The current certification process tests for knowledge.

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