ACVR DI new examination blueprint information
The ACVR conducts a Job Analysis on a regular basis to inform the examination blueprints based on what the ACVR members are doing regularly (the last job analysis was completed in 2016). Based on the results of the job analysis the examination blueprints have been updated and will be in effect for the August 2024 examinations onward.
It should be noted that although some items have been removed from the examination, that does not mean they are not important for radiologists to know. They are removed based on the inability to adequately test content areas that had low frequency of use based on the job analysis.
The blueprints can be found here:
To aid residency directors and candidates we have summarized the major changes. We will also be hosting virtual meetings for resident directors and candidates to have an opportunity ask questions.
DI Preliminary examination:
The examination is divided into two sections. Section one is the general exam to be taken by both the DI and EDI candidates. This section will 2.5 hours in duration and will be comprised of 96 multiple choice questions.
Section two is the species-specific content for the DI candidates. This section will be 1.75 hours in duration and will be comprised of 79 multiple choice questions.
Each section of the exam must be passed independently. Candidates that are unsuccessful on only one section will only need to repeat that section (not the full exam).
Major content changes:
- Content areas that are no longer included:
- Nuclear medicine, including I-131 therapy
- Tracheal/urethral stenting
- Elastography
- Professional collaboration
- Content areas that have a greater emphasis
- Radiation safety
- Digital image management
- New content areas
- None
Species included:
The emphasis is dogs and cats but horses, exotic species and hoof stock will also be included.
DI Certifying exam:
There is an increased emphasis on cross sectional imaging.
| Modality | Updated distribution | Previous distrubtion |
| Radiography | 35% | 42% |
| Ultrasound | 25% | 25% |
| Computed Tomography | 25% | 17% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 15% | 16% |
The number of exam cases will be reduced from 72 (18 per session) to 68 (17 per session) to allow additional time per case.
Species included:
The emphasis is dogs and cats but horses, exotic species and hoof stock will also be included.
ACVR EDI new examination blueprint information
The ACVR conducts a Job Analysis to inform the examination blueprints based on what the ACVR members are doing regularly. The first formal ACVR EDI job analysis was completed and based on the results of the job analysis the examination blueprints have been updated and will be in effect for the August 2024 examinations onward.
It should be noted that although some items have been removed from the examination, that does not mean they are not important for radiologists to know. They are removed based on the inability to adequately test content areas that had low frequency of use based on the job analysis.
The blueprints can be found here:
To aid residency directors and candidates we have summarized the major changes. This is not an exhaustive list of changes so please review the exam outlines carefully. We will also be hosting virtual meetings for resident directors and candidates to have an opportunity ask questions.
EDI Preliminary examination:
The examination is divided into two sections. Section one is the general exam to be taken by both the DI and EDI candidates. This section will 2.5 hours in duration and will be comprised of 96 multiple choice questions.
Section two is the species-specific content for the DI candidates. This section will be 1.75 hours in duration and will be comprised of 79 multiple choice questions.
Each section of the exam must be passed independently. Candidates that are unsuccessful on only one section will only need to repeat that section (not the full exam).
Major content changes:
- Content areas that are no longer included:
- Professional collaboration
- Content areas that have a greater emphasis
- Radiation safety
- Digital image management
- New content areas
- None
EDI Certifying exam:
| Modality | Updated distribution | Previous distrubtion |
| Radiography | 28% | 44% |
| Ultrasound | 18% | 19% |
| Computed Tomography | 21% | 13% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 20% | 15% |
| Bone Scans | 9% | |
| Myelography (CT and Rad) | 4% |
There is an increased emphasis on cross sectional imaging.
The number of exam cases will be reduced from 72 (18 per session) to 68 (17 per session) to allow additional time per case.