A Radiologist is physician who uses imaging technologies to diagnose and treat various disorders. Imaging technologies include x-rays, as well as CAT scans and MRIs to gain visual information to help diagnose and treat disease. Radiology is subdivided into many fields in which radiologists may sub-specialize in order to treat particular conditions, parts of the body, or types of patients. Some of the many sub-specialties of radiology include breast imaging, computerized Tomography (CT or CAT scans), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and radiation oncology.

Radiologist Training Requirements

In order to become a Radiologist, one must first receive medical school training and licensure as a physician before seeking advanced training in radiology. Training in Radiology requires several years of advanced training following medical school and residency. Additional years of training are required for Radiologists who choose to sub-specialize.

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Radiology Training and Certification Programs

Upon completion of medical school and a required five year residency in internal medicine or surgery, physicians become certified and may begin advanced training in radiology. Radiologist training consists of a hospital residency with course work and hands on training in diagnostic radiology and the physics of medical imaging. Upon completion of diagnostic radiology residency, many radiologists choose to enter a fellowship program in a radiological sub-specialty, such as MRI, CT, pediatric radiology, neuroradiology, nuclear radiology, and musculoskeletal imaging. Fellowship programs generally take one to two years of additional training to complete.

Radiologists are required to be board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Surgery before become a certified radiologist. Upon completion of a radiologist residency, physicians are eligible to take the certification examination administered by the American Board of Radiology, which consists of two separate written examinations and one oral examination.

Radiology Prerequisites

All physicians are required to attend an accredited medical school and residency before training to become a radiologist. Medical schools require undergraduate training in a science related field, as well as successful completion of the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Various schools and colleges offer flexible course schedules that range from day, night and weekend classes and training sessions. HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com offers free, no obligation assistance as you are searching for courses to meet your Radiologist or Medical School prerequisites. Beginning your search is as simple as using the search feature above.

Radiologist Continuing Education

All physicians are required to take continued education courses to maintain licensure. The American Board of Radiology also has a continued education requirements for radiologists. Search HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com to find continued education courses for Radiologists.