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What is an ACVR Diplomate?

An American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) Diplomate is a veterinarian who is board certified in either Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) or Radiation Oncology (Radiation Therapy). A Diplomate has undergone advanced training in a Radiology or Radiation Oncology Residency Program and has passed the ACVR Board Certification Examination in one or both specialties. The ACVR Board Certification Examination is a separate examination for each specialty. Some ACVR Diplomates are dual boarded in both Radiology and Radiation Oncology. An ACVR Diplomate is usually referred to as simply a Board Certified Veterinary Radiologist or Board Certified Veterinary Radiation Oncologist.

The ACVR Diplomate has been certified as a specialist in Veterinary Radiology or Veterinary Radiation Oncology (or both specialties) by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) and has earned the right to be called a Recognized Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging or Recognized Specialist in Radiation Oncology by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

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ACVR Diplomate in Radiology

An ACVR Diplomate in Radiology is also known as a Board Certified Veterinary Radiologist. At least 3 years of advanced training in an American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) Accredited Radiology Residency Program is required to take the ACVR Radiology Board Certification Examination. Many Radiology Residency Programs are 4 years.

ACVR Diplomate in Radiation Oncology

An ACVR Diplomate in Radiation Oncology is also known as Board Certified Veterinary Radiation Oncologist. At least 2 years of advanced training in an American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) Accredited Radiation Oncology Residency Program is required to take the ACVR Radiation Oncology Board Certification Examination.