Brent Wagner

Radiologist. Executive Director of the ABR. Member of the Boards of Tower Health and St Christopher's Hospital for Children.

[Brent Wagner @brentwagner99]

I'm speaking at TRS 2026. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/okXxo5pYWE

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@monicajwood @JACRJournal @ABR_Radiology @MERCCoalition @ACRRFS @theAPDR @SIIM_Tweets We are pursuing opportunities for continued change and improvement but, as many have already suggested this evening, it will likely require adaptation / flexibility over time. Difficult to predict the “post COVID” world. #JACR

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@NatashaMongaMD Thanks -- we're still working on it. It won't be perfect, but I think it will be a lot better.

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@grebeccahaines @amykpatel @NatashaMongaMD Glad to participate. Lots of good ideas.

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@CQuirkMSK @NatashaMongaMD @RMilesMD Might run into problems with distancing, etc. #JACR

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@amykpatel @theAPDR Some PD's we surveyed were interested in doing this (supervising the exam at the institution). Others had concerns about IT, etc. Still looking at it, but it has some limitations.

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@yashaguptamd @CQuirkMSK I'm taking notes -- the ABR is still working out the details, so I welcome your ideas.

[Brent Wagner @brentwagner99]

@JACRJournal Rather than looking at the negative “barriers”, I’ve started thinking about “requirements” for a remote certification exam: Uniform examinee experience. Reliable (error-free) delivery across a variety of settings. Reasonable image quality. Adequate security.

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@amykpatel @JACRJournal Hi! - Brent Wagner

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@JACRJournal Hi! - Brent Wagner

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@AwanRad @ABR_Radiology #RGChat The ABR admits that the testing instrument (actually, any testing instrument) is imperfect. We believe that, given the constraints of time and practicality, it syncs well with the longitudinal resident experience and feedback.

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@linkberland @DarelHeitkamp @ABR_Radiology We have discussed it at the board -- but there are some challenges to be worked out because we don't want to seem intrusive (people -- quite reasonably -- value their privacy). Still looking at it for the future but the details need to be worked out.

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#RGchat In reference to Dr Berland's question regarding demographics: We have discussed it at the board -- but there are some challenges to be worked out because we don't want to seem intrusive (people -- quite reasonably -- value their privacy). Looking at it for the future.

[Brent Wagner @brentwagner99]

We have discussed it at the board -- but there are some challenges to be worked out because we don't want to seem intrusive (people -- quite reasonably -- value their privacy). Still looking at it for the future but the details need to be worked out.

[Brent Wagner @brentwagner99]

#RGchat T1: Much of the exam seeks to assess a candidate's ability to choose the most likely diagnosis based on a set of images. Similar to what I expect of myself and my colleagues in daily work.

[Brent Wagner @brentwagner99]

#RGchat T1: the ABR certification exam is intended to test knowledge as it relates to competence, and critical thinking as it relates to image interpretation. Other elements of competence (procedures, professionalism, etc) are better tested (assessed) by the residency faculty.

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#RGchat I’m Brent Wagner. Private practice radiologist in Pennsylvania. ABR president.
Thanks to Dr Awan and others for setting this up.