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ABR's recertification program spurs confusion, complaints

By Tracie L. Thompson

This year's ramp-up of the American Board of Radiology's new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program has come as a rude surprise to many diagnostic radiologists who -- having spent thousands of dollars to take and pass the boards in 2002 or 2003 -- are now being asked by the ABR for an immediate payment toward their 10-year recertification.

October 18, 2004

ABR issues nuclear radiology update

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Board of Radiology (ABR) reported that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has delayed a final decision on proposed new regulations that govern the training and experience required to use radioactive materials commonly employed in clinical nuclear radiology until October 24, 2005.

October 13, 2004

Embryo and Fetal Pathology: Color Atlas with Ultrasound Correlation

Although radiologists may not have been part of the intended audience of Embryo and Fetal Pathology, the comprehensive text and the extensive radiologic-pathologic correlation can of value to the radiologist who practices fetal and pediatric imaging.

October 12, 2004

Genitourinary Radiology: The Requisites

Genitourinary Radiology: The Requisites would serve as an excellent nuts-and-bolts review prior to boards.

October 3, 2004

Breast Imaging: The Requisites

This text provides a nice overview of breast imaging, and is a more than adequate resource for a resident in need of an introductory text. The 335-page book can easily be read during a month-long mammography rotation.

September 30, 2004

PocketRadiologist: Gynecology: Top 100 Diagnoses PocketPC

This software is well suited for residents with its generally high-yield presentation of facts. The information is succinct, well organized, and covers important clinical, pathologic, and radiographic topics.

September 26, 2004

Radiology resident pursues lifelong dream

By Brian Casey

September 22, 2004

Fifty-four-year-old radiology resident achieves youthful ambition

By Tracie L. Thompson

This month has been a little stressful for radiology resident Dr. Dennis Bielecki. Right after taking the written board exam in diagnostic radiology, he had to evacuate his home in Mobile, AL, for Hurricane Ivan. But persevering in the face of challenges is undoubtedly part of Bielecki's character. Why else would he be studying for the boards at an age when other radiologists are contemplating retirement?

September 22, 2004

Vascular & Interventional Radiology: The Requisites

With its elegant dissection of each disease and treatment, the radiologist will likely feel well prepared to bring a patient from pretreatment counseling to the recovery room by the time he has reached the conclusion of each chapter.

September 21, 2004

Court puts the kibosh on residents' anti-NRMP crusade

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A U.S. District Court judge dismissed antitrust claims against 27 teaching hospitals and two medical organizations, asserting that the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) is "an efficient, valuable placement system."

August 30, 2004

PocketRadiologist: Gynecology: Top 100 Diagnoses

This portable book wisely follows the same format as other titles in the PocketRadiologist series. The definitions and etiologies presented in "Key Facts" are particularly useful for review during board preparation.

August 26, 2004

Diagnostic Imaging: Brain

The latest work by Dr Anne Osborn and colleagues is an ambitious addition to the Diagnostic Imaging series.

August 18, 2004

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