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How do I become a radiologist?

I am really interested in the healthcare field but I do not know what steps I need to complete to get there. What should my major be? How does the MCAT work?

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Thank you comment icon Hello there, What a big undertaking but you can do it! and I do know this field is very interesting! I think you should either Google to see what it says or maybe write the professional medical society of Radiologists to have your questions answered. I believe they would be delighted in helping you on your path of being a radiologist and fill you in on all of the classes, prerequisites and credentials you will need to become a radiologist. Godspeed, Si'van Renea Gott
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Michel’s Answer

Great question.
So the MCAT is the medical admissions test to get into medical school. It is a 7 hour exam that is made up of four parts. The first part is mostly physics, general chemistry and organic chemistry based. The second part is based on reading comprehension. The third part is mostly biology and biochemistry. The fourth part is based on psychology and sociology. It is a difficult test, but with prep it is very doable. Most people will take this test at the end of their third year or at the end of their fourth year in order to go to medical school the year after.

Your major can be anything you want it to be, but you will need core classes to go to medical school the ones on the top of my head right now include. 2 semesters of biology with a lab, 2 semesters of general chemistry with lab, 2 semesters of organic chemistry with lab, 2 semesters physics with lab, 1-2 semesters of psychology, 1 semester of sociology, math is always important and getting up to calculus can be helpful for the MCAT. Most schools are moving over to having people take biochemistry for a semester and recommend a class in genetics but mostly not required.

If you have any more questions let me know. I can knock out quite a few this weekend if you would like.
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Dolores’s Answer

If you are interested in a career in healthcare you will need to focus on science and math related courses as well as English courses (reading and writing) as there will be a lot of reading and writing involved in healthcare courses. If you have an opportunity to take a course that allows you to shadow someone in the healthcare field, it might help you gain a better understanding of what is involved in getting into a healthcare profession.

All the best in your future studies as you decide on your career path.
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