Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Once upon a time, passing the boards in radiology meant you were a radiologist for life. No more. Newly minted radiologists are coming to grips with a new policy by the American Board of Radiology that requires them to undergo recertification every 10 years.
The new ABR program is particularly grating to some radiologists, as the ABR is asking them to pay $400 to enroll in the recertification program, even if they just passed the boards a year or two ago. We explore the details of the new program in an article by staff writer Tracie L. Thompson in our Residents Digital Community.
In its defense, the ABR states that the fees are in line with those of other medical specialties, which are also requiring physicians to recertify their qualifications. But many radiologists have objections to both recertification and the way the ABR is implementing the program. Read all about the story in our Residents Digital Community, at residents.auntminnie.com.
While you're there, check out our new guide to getting a job as a radiologist by Dr. Stephen Humes, who recently completed a fellowship in interventional radiology and has landed a position in private practice in Colorado.
The 19-page guide covers everything from analyzing what you want from your career in radiology to job-search strategies. You'll even find details like what to include in your curriculum vitae (CV) and interviewing tips, and the guide is formatted as an Adobe PDF for easy reading. Just click here to get started.
