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How long does it take to become a radiologist
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Roshan’s Answer
You must undergo 7 years of formal medical education at a minimum. It starts with a bachelor's in radiology degree focused on biology and physics, like an MBBS or a premedical degree, and continues with a master's in radiology degree
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Mary Jane’s Answer
A radiologist is a medical doctor so you will need:
A 4-year college degree
A 4-year medical school degree
A 4-year internship/residency for specialized training in radiology
Many radiology residents also do an optional fellowship for additional training that lasts 1-2 years
Radiologic Technicians (https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/allied-health-professions/radiologic-technologist/) are often trained in 2-year vocational programs at community colleges so you can still work in the field if you are not interested in attending medical school. Another option is the Registered Radiology Assistant degree is typically a 2-year Masters degree that you complete after a 4-year undergraduate degree and is similar to a physician assistant (https://theradiologictechnologist.com/what-is-a-registered-radiology-assistant-and-how-do-i-become-an-rra/). Many of the RRA programs require you to be a working radiologic technician before you apply, so you'd likely still be looking at 8 years of education (2 yrs vocation + 4 yrs Bachelors + 2 yrs RAA Masters), however, you'd be working along the way.
A 4-year college degree
A 4-year medical school degree
A 4-year internship/residency for specialized training in radiology
Many radiology residents also do an optional fellowship for additional training that lasts 1-2 years
Radiologic Technicians (https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/allied-health-professions/radiologic-technologist/) are often trained in 2-year vocational programs at community colleges so you can still work in the field if you are not interested in attending medical school. Another option is the Registered Radiology Assistant degree is typically a 2-year Masters degree that you complete after a 4-year undergraduate degree and is similar to a physician assistant (https://theradiologictechnologist.com/what-is-a-registered-radiology-assistant-and-how-do-i-become-an-rra/). Many of the RRA programs require you to be a working radiologic technician before you apply, so you'd likely still be looking at 8 years of education (2 yrs vocation + 4 yrs Bachelors + 2 yrs RAA Masters), however, you'd be working along the way.
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JASMEN’s Answer
Hey Tanae
All told, a radiologist completes about 13 years of training after high school. In addition to this training, there are two exams to successfully take to become certified by the American Board of Radiology. Some subspecialties of radiology must be chosen during the residency period.
Hope this answers your question
All told, a radiologist completes about 13 years of training after high school. In addition to this training, there are two exams to successfully take to become certified by the American Board of Radiology. Some subspecialties of radiology must be chosen during the residency period.
Hope this answers your question
Thank you so much ❤️
Tanae