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RadioGraphics 2008;28:13-20
© RSNA, 2008

LIFELONG LEARNING

Education Techniques for Lifelong Learning

International Variations in Initial Certification and Maintenance of Certification in Radiology: A Multinational Survey1

Linda Bresolin, PhD, MBA, CAE, Theresa C. McLoud, MD, Gary J. Becker, MD, and Francis Kwakwa, MA

1 From the Radiological Society of North America, 820 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 (L.B., F.K.); Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass (T.C.M.); and Department of Radiology, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, Ariz (G.J.B.). Received August 21, 2007; accepted August 22. L.B. is a stockholder with Johnson & Johnson and Edwards Lifesciences and an employee spouse of United-Health Group (United Behavioral Health); G.J.B. is a developer for Edwards Lifesciences, an investigator for CH-Werfen (Bolton Medical), and a consultant with OrbusNeich; the remaining authors have no financial relationships to disclose. Address correspondence to L.B. (e-mail: bresolin{at}rsna.org).

A survey was sent to representatives of national and regional radiology societies around the world regarding the status of certification, maintenance of certification (MOC), and continuing medical education (CME) requirements. Data were forthcoming from 24 countries (response rate, 71%), including the United States. The survey results indicated that most responding countries now have a standardized process and requirements for initial certification of diagnostic and therapeutic radiologists. Similarly, most reporting countries now have some form of mandatory CME, although the degree to which compliance is tracked varies. There is considerable heterogeneity in what these countries require for recertification or MOC, and the development of such requirements is cited as a goal for many of the countries. The standardization and institutionalization of certification and recertification requirements is in rapid evolution globally.

© RSNA, 2008


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