Thoughts on the American Board of Radiology Examinations and the resident experience in radiation oncology

This brief note is motivated by our impression that preparing for the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Qualification and Certification examinations is more time- and energy-consuming for residents and training programs than it was when we were residents more than 20 years ago. We are concerned that this overemphasis on passing examinations is not in the best interest of our specialty. This piece is intended to provoke discussion, and we are...