NIS, RISC, and Physics study guides — free for radiology residents preparing for the ABR Core Exam.
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Focused NIS, RISC, and Physics review materials for the ABR Remote Qualifying (Core) Exam — for Diagnostic Radiology and IR/DR residents.
NIS, RISC, and Physics resources for the ABR Remote Qualifying (Core) Exam — organized by subject.
Non-Interpretive Skills
Focused review of radiation safety, quality improvement, radiology informatics, evidence-based imaging, practice management, and professionalism.
Radiological Interpretive Skills Content
Organ-system and modality-based review covering chest, abdomen, neuro, MSK, breast, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology.
Physics & Technology
Physics topics including X-ray production, CT, MRI principles, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation dosimetry, and image quality.
Free Sample Questions
Board-style practice questions across NIS, RISC, and Physics with detailed explanations — built for the ABR Core Exam.
The ABR Qualifying (Core) Exam is a computer-based examination administered remotely by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). It is required for board certification in Diagnostic Radiology (DR) and Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR). Registration is completed through myABR at the ABR website.
Radiation safety, quality & safety, radiology informatics, evidence-based imaging, practice management, and professionalism.
Clinical radiology across all organ systems and imaging modalities.
X-ray production, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, dosimetry, radiation protection, and image quality.
Taken from a private, quiet location of your choosing. No in-person testing center required.
ABR staff view your exam live and review recordings via webcam. A side-view webcam is required.
Desktop or laptop (no tablets) with Windows 10 or macOS 10.11+, Google Chrome or Edge, 4GB RAM, 1080p monitor.
Source: ABR Remote Qualifying (Core) Exam Guide · theabr.org
A broad overview of the knowledge areas within each ABR Core Exam domain.
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