Academy of Diagnostic & Osteopathic Medicine
Diagnostic Practice
Elevating Diagnostic Practice
A Diagnostology Doctorate allows practitioners to advance their professional capabilities and contribute meaningfully to patient care through enhanced
diagnostic expertise.
Advanced Interpretation
Move from technical imaging to sophisticated diagnostic interpretation that integrates multiple data sources
Clinical Synthesis
Synthesize imaging with clinical data and patient history to form comprehensive diagnostic insights
Diagnostic Reporting
Produce higher-level diagnostic reports for licensed providers that enhance clinical decision-making
Meaningful Contribution
Contribute meaningfully to diagnostic decision-making processes within healthcare teams
This is about thinking diagnostically, not just scanning
01
Formalizes Advanced Expertise
Creates official recognition of advanced diagnostic capabilities and specialized knowledge
02
Distinguishes Doctoral-Level Practice
Clearly differentiates doctoral-level diagnostologists from entry-level roles in the field
03
Establishes Professional Discipline
Defines diagnostology as a distinct professional discipline with its own standards
04
Creates Clear Identity
Grounds professional identity in rigorous education and ethical practice
Requirments
Non-Radiative, Future-
Focused Medicine
Diagnostology aligns with the future of healthcare by emphasizing precision,
prevention, and patient-centered evaluation. As healthcare evolves toward more
sophisticated and less invasive diagnostic approaches, diagnostology becomes
increasingly essential to modern medical practice
Non-Radiative Diagnostics
Focus on diagnostic modalities that minimize or eliminate radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic accuracy
Precision Diagnostics
Deliver precise diagnostic information without unnecessary exposure or invasive procedures
Early Detection & Prevention
Emphasize early identification of pathology to enable preventive interventions and
improved patient outcomes
Integrated Patient-Centered Care
Provide comprehensive, integrated evaluation that places patient safety and
wellbeing at the center
Intellectual
Intellectual Depth,
Not Scope Expansion
Diagnostic Reasoning
Develop sophisticated diagnostic reasoning capabilities through advanced education and clinical application
Interpretation Accuracy
Enhance the precision and reliability of diagnostic interpretationsthrough rigorous training
Clinical Judgment
Refine clinical judgment skills to make more accurate and nuanced diagnostic assessments
Professional Accountability
Strengthen professional accountability and ethical practice standards within the field
Our Contribution
Contribution to the Field
Graduates of the Diagnostology Doctorate program contribute to the advancement of diagnostology as a discipline through scholarship, research, and the development of professional standards. This builds a lasting body of diagnostology knowledge that benefits the entire field
Applied Research
Conduct rigorous applied research that addresses real-world diagnostic challenges and advances clinical practice
Professional Publication
Publish findings and insights in the Journal of Diagnostic Medicine and other professional venues
Case-Based Scholarship
Develop case-based scholarship that documents diagnostic approaches, outcomes, and lessons learned
Standards Advancement
Contribute to the advancement of professional standards, best practices, and ethical guidelines
Certification
Board Certification Examination
After successful completion of all program requirements, candidates become eligible to sit for the ABCDE Board Certification Examination.
01
Advanced Diagnostologist
03
Educator or Mentor
05
Professional Leader
Practice at the highest level of diagnostic expertise with
advanced interpretation
capabilities
Train and mentor the next
generation of diagnostic
professionals in academic settings
Assume leadership roles in
professional organizations and non-radiative diagnostic initiatives
02
Diagnostic Consultant
04
Research Contributor
Serve as a consultant providing
specialized diagnostic expertise to healthcare organizations
Lead or contribute to research
initiatives that advance diagnostic
knowledge and practice
Who This Path
Who This Path Is For
The Diagnostology Doctorate is designed for a specific type of professional4one who values depth over shortcuts and is committed to advancing diagnostology as a legitimate discipline.
Intellectual Depth Seekers
Professionals who want intellectual depth and rigorous education, not shortcuts or quick credentials
Rigor & Accountability
Those who value rigor, structure, and professional accountability in their practice and education
Discipline Believers
Individuals who believe diagnostics deserves its own distinct professional discipline and identity
Future Definers
Professionals ready to help define and shape the future of diagnostic medicine
If you see yourself in these descriptions, the Diagnostology Doctorate may be the right path for your professional development and contribution to the field.
.jpeg)
The Core Reason
Diagnostic Excellencen Deserves Doctoral-Level Education
Diagnostology stands on its own as a legitimate discipline with its own standards, ethics, and body of knowledge. It does not need to mimic or claim equivalence with other professions. Instead, it establishes its own identity grounded in expertise,
education, and professional integrity.
Final Thought
Pursuing a Diagnostology Doctorate is not about becoming a doctor. It is about becoming the highest-level diagnostologist possible with clarity, integrity, and purpose. This path represents a commitment to excellence within a defined scope, to advancing a discipline
that deserves recognition, and to contributing meaningfully to the future of diagnostic medicine. The Diagnostology Doctorate offers a clear professional identity for those who choose depth over breadth, mastery over expansion, and disciplinary integrity over scope.