The American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS) has changed its name to the International Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (IBMRS), reflecting the board's expanded global role in MR safety certification.
Along with the name change, the IBMRS is making its certification examinations available to candidates in the European Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and New Zealand. The board will continue to offer certifications for MR Safety Officer (MRSO), MR Medical Director (MRMD), MR Safety Expert (MRSE), and MR Safety Technologist (MRST), with no changes to certification requirements or procedures.
Existing certificates bearing the ABMRS name will remain valid and certified professionals will receive IBMRS certificates at their next recertification, according to the IBMRS.
