
Special program options exist for diagnostic radiologists and radiation oncologists interested in specific career paths. Please click on the links below to learn more about each.
Holman Research Pathway
The American Board of Radiology recognizes the shortage of physician investigators in diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology. To address this shortage, a research pathway program has been designed for individuals to simultaneously train in diagnostic radiology or radiation oncology and in basic science, clinical, or transitional investigation. This new pathway, the "ABR Holman Research Pathway,"is named for B. Leonard Holman, M.D., who first proposed this initiative.
Holman Research Pathway - DR
Holman Research Pathway - RO
DIRECT Pathway
The Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Enhanced Clinical Training (DIRECT) certification pathway is a provisional pilot program with ABR oversight. The pathway is ABR-reviewed and approved.


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