What is it like working as a Radiologist?
Im trying to figure out what kind of medical field I'd like to go into. I would like to know what all being a Radiologist entails. #scientist #technology #doctor #medicine
5 answers
Richard’s Answer
Blake R. Nelson, BSRT, (R)(T),ARRT
Blake R.’s Answer
If you like working alone in the dark and have minimal patient interaction it’s for you. I left Radiology for Radiation Oncology because I like dealing with patients and other people.
Rachel’s Answer
Thomas’s Answer
Working as a Radiologist requires a highly skilled individual. They perform non-invasive and invasive diagnostic studies this data can require Doctor follow up for further medical procedures.
Jason’s Answer
Radiologists are medical doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging (radiology) procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound. -Wikipedia
Becoming a radiologist requires four years of undergraduate school, four years of medical school and at least four years in a radiology residency program.
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