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Initial certification is available to osteopathic radiologists who have successfully completed an AOA-approved [[medical residency|residency]] in diagnostic radiology or radiation oncology, two years of practice, and successful completion of oral and written exams.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diagnostic Radiology Primary Certification|url=http://www.aocr.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=1|publisher=American Osteopathic College of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Radiation Oncology Primary Certification|url=http://www.aocr.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2|publisher=American Osteopathic College of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Qualifications for Examination in Diagnostic Radiology|url=http://www.aocr.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=43|publisher=American Osteopathic College of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref>
Initial certification is available to osteopathic radiologists who have successfully completed an AOA-approved [[medical residency|residency]] in diagnostic radiology or radiation oncology, two years of practice, and successful completion of oral and written exams.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diagnostic Radiology Primary Certification|url=http://www.aocr.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=1|publisher=American Osteopathic College of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Radiation Oncology Primary Certification|url=http://www.aocr.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2|publisher=American Osteopathic College of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Qualifications for Examination in Diagnostic Radiology|url=http://www.aocr.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=43|publisher=American Osteopathic College of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref>


Diplomates certified in [[diagnostic radiology]] or in [[radiation oncology]] prior to 2002 are eligible for voluntary recertification. Since 2002, the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology requires osteopathic radiologists to renew their certification every ten years to avoid expiration of their board certification status.<ref name="castle">{{cite web |url=http://www.castleconnolly.com/resources/osteopathic.cfm|title=Medical Boards:Osteopathic |author= |date=2012 |work= |publisher=Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. |accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Recertification|url=http://www.aocr.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=34|publisher=American Osteopathic College of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref> Additionally, osteopathic radiologists who have completed the requirements set forth by the AOBR and completed an AOA-approved radiology residency may be eligible to pursue certification by the [[American Board of Radiology]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Alternate Pathway for Diagnostic Radiology Certification|url=http://www.theabr.org/alternate-pathway-do|publisher=American Board of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref>
Diplomates certified in [[diagnostic radiology]] or in [[radiation oncology]] prior to 2002 are eligible for voluntary recertification. Since 2002, the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology requires osteopathic radiologists to renew their certification every ten years to avoid expiration of their board certified status.<ref name="castle">{{cite web |url=http://www.castleconnolly.com/resources/osteopathic.cfm|title=Medical Boards:Osteopathic |author= |date=2012 |work= |publisher=Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. |accessdate=24 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Recertification|url=http://www.aocr.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=34|publisher=American Osteopathic College of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref> Additionally, osteopathic radiologists who have completed the requirements set forth by the AOBR and completed an AOA-approved radiology residency may be eligible to pursue certification by the [[American Board of Radiology]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Alternate Pathway for Diagnostic Radiology Certification|url=http://www.theabr.org/alternate-pathway-do|publisher=American Board of Radiology|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref>


Osteopathic radiologists may also receive Certification of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in the following areas:<ref name="castle"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Specialties & Subspecialties|url=http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/development/aoa-board-certification/Pages/specialty-subspecialty-certification.aspx|publisher=AOA|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref>
Osteopathic radiologists may also receive Certification of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in the following areas:<ref name="castle"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Specialties & Subspecialties|url=http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/development/aoa-board-certification/Pages/specialty-subspecialty-certification.aspx|publisher=AOA|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref>

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American Osteopathic Board of Radiology
AbbreviationAOBR
Formation1939[1]
TypeProfessional
HeadquartersMilan, MO[2]
Coordinates40°12′10″N 93°07′31″W / 40.2028°N 93.12529°W / 40.2028; -93.12529
Chairman
Jeffrey M. Wilseck, D.O.[3]
Vice Chairman
Roy M. Teng, D.O.
Secretary-Treasurer
Michael A. Wilcyznski, D.O.
Websiteaocr.org

The American Osteopathic Board of Radiology (AOBR) is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specialize in the use of imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of disease (radiologists). The board is one 18 medical specialty certifying boards of the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),[4][5] and was established in 1939.[1] As of December 2011, 732 osteopathic radiologists held active certification with the AOBR.[6]

Board certification

Initial certification is available to osteopathic radiologists who have successfully completed an AOA-approved residency in diagnostic radiology or radiation oncology, two years of practice, and successful completion of oral and written exams.[7][8][9]

Diplomates certified in diagnostic radiology or in radiation oncology prior to 2002 are eligible for voluntary recertification. Since 2002, the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology requires osteopathic radiologists to renew their certification every ten years to avoid expiration of their board certified status.[10][11] Additionally, osteopathic radiologists who have completed the requirements set forth by the AOBR and completed an AOA-approved radiology residency may be eligible to pursue certification by the American Board of Radiology.[12]

Osteopathic radiologists may also receive Certification of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in the following areas:[10][13]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "History of the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology". American Osteopathic College of Radiology. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Contact Us". The American Osteopathic College of Radiology. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  3. ^ "The Board". The American Osteopathic College of Radiology. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  4. ^ "AOA Specialty Certifying Boards". American Osteopathic Association. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  5. ^ "American Osteopathic Board of Radiology". Healthcare Workforce Information Center. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  6. ^ Ayres, Ronald E (2012). "Changes to Osteopathic Specialty Board Certification". Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 112 (4): 226–231. Retrieved 15 September 2012. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  7. ^ "Diagnostic Radiology Primary Certification". American Osteopathic College of Radiology. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  8. ^ "Radiation Oncology Primary Certification". American Osteopathic College of Radiology. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  9. ^ "Qualifications for Examination in Diagnostic Radiology". American Osteopathic College of Radiology. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  10. ^ a b "Medical Boards:Osteopathic". Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
  11. ^ "Recertification". American Osteopathic College of Radiology. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  12. ^ "Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Alternate Pathway for Diagnostic Radiology Certification". American Board of Radiology. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  13. ^ "Specialties & Subspecialties". AOA. Retrieved 15 September 2012.

External links

AOBR homepage

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