Doctor of Diagnostology Application

Apply for the Doctorate of Diagnostology (DDg)

The Doctorate of Diagnostology (DDg) is a post-professional, doctoral-level continuing education credential designed for experienced diagnostic and healthcare professionals seeking advanced mastery in non-radiative diagnostics.

Admission is selective and based on professional background, clinical experience, and readiness for advanced diagnostic training. Applicants must hold appropriate healthcare credentials and demonstrate prior experience in diagnostic imaging or related clinical fields.

The application process includes submission of professional credentials, education history, and verification of clinical experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, including eligibility for the Diagnostology residency pathway and the ADOM Board Certification in Diagnostology Examination (ABCDE).

This program is not an academic degree or medical license.

Section 1: Applicant Information

Legal Name

First name

Last name

Preferred Name (Optional)

Preferred Name

Please use an email address you check regularly. All application correspondence will be sent electronically.

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Section 2: Professional Background

The DDg is a post-professional program intended for experienced clinicians with diagnostic or imaging backgrounds.

Applicants must demonstrate appropriate clinical training, credentials, and experience in diagnostic evaluation or medical imaging. Admission is determined on an individual basis.

Primary Profession

Section 3: Credentials & Certifications

Licensure and certification requirements vary by profession and state. Submission does not guarantee eligibility but assists in determining appropriate placement.

Current Professional Licenses (if applicable)

Credential Numbers

National Certifications (ARDMS, CCI, ARRT, etc.)

Credential Numbers

Section 4: Education History

This program does not require a traditional academic doctorate. Prior clinical education and experience are the primary considerations for admission.

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Institution(s) Attended

Graduation Year

Field of Study

Institution(s) Attended

Graduation Year

Field of Study

Section 5: Clinical Experience & Diagnostic Focus

Briefly describe your current role in diagnostic evaluation or imaging.

Diagnostic Focus

Section 6: Statement of Intent

Please describe why you are applying for the Doctorate of Diagnostology and how this advanced training aligns with your professional goals.

This does not need to be academic. We are interested in your clinical interests, goals, and readiness for advanced diagnostic responsibility.

Statement of Intent

Section 7: Pathway Consideration

Final pathway placement is determined by ADOM following application review.

Pathway Consideration

Section 8: Acknowledgments & Disclosures

This section confirms your understanding of the nature of the DDg credential and applicable professional and legal considerations.

I understand the DDg is a doctoral-level continuing education credential, not an academic degree.

I understand the DDg does not confer a medical license or authorize independent medical diagnosis.

I acknowledge that scope of practice is governed by state law and employer policy.

Section 9: Submission

Applications are reviewed individually. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, residency eligibility, and the ADOM Board Certification in Diagnostology Examination (ABCDE).

Academy of Diagnostic & Osteopathic Medicine