Residents must complete the United States Medical Licensing Exam by the end of their second year in residency.

The American College of Radiology in-service exam is given annually to all residents, typically in January. This allows residents to assess their personal progress in relationship to other radiology residents throughout the country.

This examination, administered by the American Board of Radiology, takes place at the end of the R3 year.

This examination, leading to board certification, will be taken 15 months after completion of the diagnostic radiology residency.