Press Releases

The American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety periodically releases statements about activities, positions, and events. The more recent announcements will be available through this page.

Press Release 01-12: Founding of ABMRS (PDF)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7.14.23
The American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS) announces electronic exam administration.

Beginning this summer (2023), the ABMRS will offer their credentialing exams for MR Medical Director (MRMD), MR Safety Officer (MRSO), and MR Safety Expert (MRSE) at testing centers operated by Prometric, LLC. (www.prometric.com). Initially, the exams will be available in North America (US and Canada) followed by the UK and other countries shortly thereafter. Prometric has test centers available worldwide with over 350 test centers in North America. According to ABMRS Chair Wm. Faulkner: “We are pleased and excited with the move to electronic exam administration. By offering ABMRS exams through Prometric, exam candidates will be able to schedule their exam at a Prometric testing center nearest them on any available date and time.” Additional exam information, as well as updates on electronic exam availability, can be found on the ABMRS website at www.abmrs.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10.02.23

The American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS)
announces electronic exam administration now available.

The ABMRS credentialing exams for MR Medical Director (MRMD), MR Safety Officer (MRSO) and MR Safety Expert (MRSE) are now available through Prometric testing centers in the US and Canada.  Prometric has over 350 test centers in North America.

International exams will be available at a future date yet to be determined.

According to ABMRS Chair Wm. Faulkner: “Providing ABMRS exam administrations through Prometric testing centers enables exam candidates to schedule their exam at a testing center nearest them on any available date and time.”

Exam information and registration can be found on the ABMRS website at www.abmrs.org