Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 132-137, February 2010

The ACR Diagnostic Radiology In-Training Examination: Evolution, Current Status, and Future Directions

  • Debra L. Monticciolo, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author and reprints: Debra L. Monticciolo, MD, Scott & White Healthcare, Department of Radiology, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76502

Texas A&M College of Medicine, College Station, Texas

The ACR Diagnostic Radiology In-Training Examination is administered yearly to radiology residents nationwide. It is primarily an educational tool for the assessment of radiologists-in-training and for the programs in which they reside. Over the past 5 years, the examination has undergone several changes, and more are anticipated in the near future. This review article discusses the recent changes to the examination, outlines the examination development process, gives statistics and data from the most recent test administrations, and anticipates issues for future examinations.

Key Words: In-training examination, resident education, diagnostic radiology

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PII: S1546-1440(09)00524-9

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2009.10.010

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 132-137, February 2010

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