The American Board of radiology(ABR) and society for pediatric Radiology (SPR) are working to adress the shortage of pediatric radiologists in the United States. This educational exhibit presents a brief overview of the pathways to become board certified in pediatric radiologist. 1- CONVENTIONAL PATHWAY: - Intern Year (PGY-1). - Diagnostic Radiology Residency (PGY-2 to PGY-5): Four years of comprehensive radiology training. - Pediatric Radiology Fellowship (1 Year): Specialized training in pediatric imaging. 2- ABR ALTERNATE PATHWAY Designed for international medical graduates. -Home country radiology residency -Completed USMLEs -Four years at a U.S. institution having ACGME accredited residency program. Four years can be completed as combination of residency/ fellowship/attending in academic program. 3- ABR 15-month pediatric radiology residency pathway - 15 months of pediatric experience during 48 months DR residency. - No requirement for additional pediatric radiology fellowship. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2026 Annual Meeting , 2026

Authors: Khan Muhammad

Keywords: Career Choice, Paediatric Radiology

Abnormalities of the portal venous system are a heterogenous group which include congenital anomalies and changes in portal vein secondary to iatrogenic causes or inflammatory and neoplastic conditions. Detailed knowledge of the normal embryology, anatomy of the portal vein and its variants is crucial in the understanding of portal vein anomalies. Identification of normal or variant portal vein anatomy is important part of pre surgical and pre liver transplant evaluation and helps minimize post-surgical/interventional complications. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2022 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2022

Authors: Khan Muhammad, Prasad Preeti, Sandhu Preet

Keywords: portal vein, congenital, anomalies