What does DABR mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The Diagnostic American Board of Radiology (DABR) is an independent board that evaluates the qualifications and skill levels of diagnostic radiologists within the United States. They use a series of standardized exams, oral examinations, and reviews of application materials to determine whether an individual is qualified to practice as a diagnostic radiologist.

In order to be certified by the DABR, you must have completed a four year residency in radiology or nuclear medicine that is recognized by the ACGME or AOA, have passed the FRCR exam, obtained your medical licensing, and have either five years of practice in full-time radiology or three years with special emphasis on diagnostic radiology.

Certification from the DABR is valid for ten years and can be renewed every two years if adequate continuing education credits are obtained during that time.

Yes, becoming a Diplomate of the DABR can help to demonstrate your professional qualifications and expertise to employers and other medical professionals. Additionally, it may improve your standing among peers as well as provide certain privileges such as receiving reimbursement from some insurance carriers for services provided using procedures/techniques approved by the Board.

You can take courses offered through approved providers or accredited universities in topics such as anatomy/physiology; patient safety; radiation safety; imaging modalities; clinical decision making; healthcare economics; interventional radiology; and medical ethics in order to maintain your certification with DABR.

You must first create an account through their website which will provide you access to their online application forms. Once you have completed all required areas within your application form and included additional documentation such as diplomas/licenses/certifications etc., you will then submit it along with payment online where it will be evaluated for acceptance into their certification program. After acceptance into their program, additional steps may include completing eligible exams administered by them or equivalent examinations from other boards and attending interviews with members of their board who evaluate applicant's knowledge base regarding subject matter related to radiological diagnosis.

While all certifying bodies adhere to general requirements set forth by governing organizations responsible for oversight within medical professions, each also has its own unique requirements that differentiate it from others such as prerequisites necessary prior to applying or special criteria they require applicants meet while demonstrating skills related subject area being evaluated. Therefore applicants should peruse information available from each organization prior submitting applications.

Unfortunately no. All applicants seeking board certification through The Diagnostic American Board of Radiology (DABR) must have completed a four-year residency in either radiology or nuclear medicine recognized by either ACGME or AOA prior applying.