Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR)

Certification matters–to you, your patients, and your practice. With CBCMR, validate your mastery in cardiovascular magnetic resonance and demonstrate your commitment to exceptional patient care.

The exam assesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities that leaders in the field need. It signals expertise in CMR protocols, image interpretation, and clinical applications across ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, valvular disease, and congenital cardiac conditions—beyond what is required for medical licensure.

Topics and Anatomy

• Preparing patients for CMR studies
• Selecting appropriate protocols
• Conducting CMR studies in a spectrum of scenarios
• Interpreting study results
• Post-processing and associated tasks
• Physics and instrumentation
• Modality fundamentals

CBCMR is the qualified specialty exam for CBCMR certification and Diplomate status.

Job Task Analysis

Quality exams start with a single purpose: reflect real-world care. We routinely evaluate and update the CBCMR exam to ensure that it captures the requirements of today’s practice.

Latest Analysis: 2018

The CBCMR exam covers 160 questions over 4 hours.

• Multiple choice
• Still images and videos for interpretation

Scoring

After the exam window closes, we observe 60 days before releasing scores. Results are published on the following Monday or next business day.

• Pass/fail score
• Point scale 300 to 700 (555 or better passes; not percentage or curve-based)

If you do not pass, you must wait until the next administration to retake the CBCMR exam. Those who have failed three times must wait an additional year before their next attempt.

Statistics

APCA exams assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to practice each specialty. Student pass rates vary.

The CBCMR exam is the qualifying specialty exam for CBCMR certification and diplomate status.

Physicians, cardiologists, and radiologists applying for CBCMR need advanced imaging expertise. See how your training and experience align, and get ready to apply.

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