Academy of Diagnostic & Osteopathic Medicine
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Diagnostology Residency
Supervised, documented professional formation in advanced diagnostic evaluation
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Verified Diagnostic Case Studies
Faculty-reviewed cases demonstrating diagnostic reasoning and interpretation
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Capstone, Dissertation or Research
Publishable research contributing to the diagnostology literature base
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Board Certification Examination
Comprehensive assessment for full professional recognition These steps are required for full professional recognition and distinguish
diagnostology as a distinct, formalized discipline.
Requirments
Capstone Requirement
All candidates must complete a capstone project that represents the culmination of
their diagnostology education and professional development.
Doctoral-Level Dissertation
Original research contributing to diagnostology knowledge
Publishable Research Manuscript
Peer-reviewed quality research ready
for publication
Capstone Requirement
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Applied and practice-based in nature
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Demonstrates advanced professional mastery of
diagnostology
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Draws directly from diagnostology
residency work and case studies
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Reviewed and approved by qualified
faculty
The capstone requirement distinguishes the diagnostology
program from certificate-based education and reinforces doctoral-level
professional standards. It ensures candidates can contribute meaningfully
to the growing field of diagnostology.
Diagnostology Residency
Following completion of the instructional program, candidates enter a formal diagnostology residency. This critical phase bridges academic knowledge and professional practice through supervised, documented experience.
Following completion of the instructional program, candidates enter a formal diagnostology residency. This critical phase bridges academic knowledge and professional practice through supervised, documented experience.
Important: ADOM Academy does not place candidates into residency sites. All residency environments must be reviewed and approved to ensureappropriate supervision and educational quality.
Residency
Residency Focus Areas
The diagnostology residency emphasizes comprehensive development of advanced diagnostic capabilities.
Residency activities are educational and professional in nature and do not constitute medical training or licensure
Advanced Diagnostic Reasoning
Tuesdays & Thursdays — Interactive lectures, demonstrations, and case reviews with faculty
Image Interpretation and Synthesis
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays — Self-directed coursework, research, and case analysis
Clinical Data Correlation
Synthesizing imaging findings with patient
history and clinical presentation
Structured Diagnostic Reporting
Creating clear, comprehensive, and professionally formatted diagnostic reports
Professional Judgment and Accountability
Exercising ethical decision-making and maintaining professionalstandards
Case Studies
Diagnostic Case Studies
During the residency phase, candidates complete verified diagnostic case studies that demonstrate their growing expertise andprofessional competence.
Supervised Completion
All case studies are completed under qualified supervision
Full Documentation
Cases are fully documented and logged in standardized format
Diagnostic Reasoning
Demonstrate systematic interpretation and clinical correlation
Comprehensive Reporting
Include imaging analysis, correlation, and structured reporting
Faculty Review
Reviewed and approved by qualified faculty members
Approved case studies are required for progression through the diagnostology pathway and serve as evidence of professionalcompetency.
JDM
Journal of Diagnostic Medicine
Approved capstone work is prepared for submission to the Journal of Diagnostic Medicine, published by ADOM Academy.
Formalizes Contribution
Publication formalizes the candidate's contribution to the field of diagnostology, establishing them as a thought leader andpractitioner-scholar.
Distinguishes the Program
Publication distinguishes the program from certificate-based education, demonstrating commitment to scholarship and professional advancement.
Builds Literature Base
Each publication builds the diagnostology literature base, creating a foundation of evidence-based practice andprofessional knowledge
Reinforces Standards
The publication requirement reinforces doctoral-level professional standards and ensures rigorous academic quality throughout the program.
Certification
Board Certification Examination
After successful completion of all program requirements, candidates become eligible to sit for the ABCDE Board Certification Examination.
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Instructional Program
Complete 7-month, 28-week structured education
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Verified Case Studies
Faculty-reviewed diagnostic case documentation
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Board Examination Eligibility
Qualified to sit for ABCDE certification
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Diagnostology Residency
Supervised professional formation and practice
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Capstone Approval
Dissertation or research manuscript accepted
This comprehensive pathway ensures that only fully prepared candidates advance to board certification, maintaining the highest professionalstandards.
Residency
ABCDE Board Examination Overview
Evaluation Areas
The ABCDE Board Examination evaluates comprehensivecompetency across multiple domains:
Diagnostic theory foundational knowledge and principles
Clinical reasoning systematic diagnostic thinking
Applied interpretation practical analysis skills
Professional judgment ethical decision-making
Written Examination
Comprehensive assessment of diagnostic theory, clinical knowledge, and professional standards
Practical Assessment
Skills-based evaluation demonstrating applied diagnostic interpretation and reporting
Oral Case Review
Interactive discussion of complex cases showcasing clinical reasoning andjudgment
This comprehensive pathway transforms dedicated professionals into board-certified diagnostologists, equipped to advance the field and deliver exceptional diagnostic care.
Pathway
Full Diagnostology Pathway
End-to-End Professional Formation
Diagnostology Instructional Program
7 months of structured, cohort-based education spanning 28 instructional weeks
Diagnostology Residency
Supervised, documented professional formation in advanced diagnostic practice
Diagnostic Case Studies
Verified and faculty-reviewed case documentation demonstrating competency
Capstone / Dissertation / Publication
Original research published in the Journal of Diagnostic Medicine
Board Certification
ABCDE Board Examination and professional credential
Residency
Final Takeaway
This pathway is intentionally designed to achieve multiple critical objectives that serve both the profession and the patients it serves.
Formalize
iagnostology
Maintain
Regulatory Clarity
Establish
Durable Model
Protect Patients and Professionals
Elevate
Diagnostic Practice
By establishing diagnostology as a distinct discipline with rigorous education, supervised residency, scholarly contribution, and board certification, we create a durable, defensible professional model that advances healthcare quality while maintaining the highest ethical and regulatory standards.
