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Radiologist training
United States
Diagnostic radiologists must complete prerequisite undergraduate training, four
years of medical school, and five years of post-graduate training. The first
postgraduate year is usually a transitional year of various rotations, but is
sometimes a preliminary internship in medicine or surgery. A four-year
diagnostic radiology residency follows. After successful completion of their
residency, the new radiologist is eligible to take board examinations (written
and oral) given by the American Board of Radiology.
Following completion of residency training, radiologists either begin their
practice or enter into sub-speciality training programs known as fellowships.
Examples of sub-speciality training in radiology include abdominal imaging,
thoracic imaging, MRI, musculoskeletal imaging, interventional radiology,
neuroradiology, interventional neuroradiology, pediatric radiology, and women's
imaging. Fellowship training programs in radiology are usually 1 or 2 years in
length.
Radiology is currently considered a highly competitive field. Radiologists
generally enjoy good compensation as well as a good balance between time
required at work and time spent away from work. The field is rapidly expanding
due to advances in computer technology which is closely linked to modern
imaging.
The exams (radiography) are usually performed by radiologic technologists, (also
known as diagnostic radiographers) who in the United States have a 2-year
Associates Degree and the UK a 3 year Honours Degree.
Veterinary radiologists are veterinarians that specialize in the use of X-rays,
ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine for diagnostic imaging or treatment of
disease in animals. Veterinary radiologists are certified in either diagnostic
radiology or radiation oncology by the American College of Veterinary Radiology.
Australia and New Zealand
Radiology training begins after completion of medical degree (6 years) and at
least 2 years of hospital residency (internship and junior house medical officer
(JHMO) ). It then comprises 5 years , one of which can be a fellowship.
Diagnostic radiology
Commonly used imaging modalities include plain radiography (X-rays), flouroscopy,
mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
ultrasound, and nuclear imaging techniques. These techniques are usually
non-invasive. Each of these modalities has strengths and limitations which
dictate its use in diagnosis.
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