What is a day in the life of a radiologist?
I would like to know more about what a radiologist does throughout the day. I have become interested on maybe perusing this as a actual career for my future but I need to know more about what they do on a daily basis. #day-in-the-life-of #radiologist #radiology
4 answers
Rachel Resnick
Rachel’s Answer
I myself do not have this experience but I was able to do some research for you and here is what I've found: https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2017/01/day-life-radiologist.html
s’s Answer
Here's another URL for another essay I also wrote:
https://medium.com/@sctmtn/thief-of-time-9a2a640aab38
It doesn't really answer Yadira's question directly, however.
I suggest she contact a radiology group and ask if she can tag along for a day, or part of a day.
If someone asked me, I would assent (I recently retired from hospital-based diagnostic radiology).
That is the best way to learn what a radiologist does.
If Yadira is considering radiation oncology (radiation therapy, usually for treatment of malignancy), that is another discipline entirely, but the same principle applies: ask to tag along for a day (or part of a day).
Rachel’s Answer
Richard’s Answer
I work about 50 hours per week. My hours vary as my group provides 24/7 service. Twice a year I work a week of night shift; and twice a year, I work a week of evening shifts from 4-11 pm. Some radiologists work in outpatient centers and can have more regular hours.