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ACR Issues Physician-Driven Position Statement on ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification Requirements

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The position statement can be viewed in its entirety on the ACR’s website. For more information, or to schedule an interview with an ACR representative, contact Jocelyn Givens at [email protected] or 404-633-3777 x810.

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