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

Ben White

But the ABR did reiterate that their hope for the Certifying Exam is a better demonstration of the skills needed for general practice. One of his tweets: #RGchat T1: the ABR certification exam is intended to test knowledge as it relates to competence, and critical thinking as it relates to image interpretation. I was wrong.

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Challenging Patients & Situations Part 1: Positioning Tips

Mammography Educators

These recommendations have been presented in many lectures and publications for the ACR/SBI, are based on my experience and from what I have learned from breast imaging professionals, for which I am most grateful. All good radiologists should understand this. I would also like to remind you of your experience in general radiology.

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The MQSA Final Rule 2023: What Exactly Changed and What Do I Do Next?

Mammography Educators

R)(M)(ARRT), Breast Imaging Consultant Recent headlines read: “FDA Updates Mammography Regulations in Final MQSA Rule” , “Major Updates Coming to Mammography Quality and Certification Standards….” , “FDA National Reporting Standard”, “Effective date: September 10, 2024”. This requirement DOES NOT apply to “comparison” images.