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Valeria
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How many years of school are required for radiologists?
more specifically, how long are typical residency's?
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Ryan Haff
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If you mean a radiologist physician in the U.S., the usual path is about 13 years after high school before practicing independently:
4 years of college
4 years of medical school
1 year of internship
4 years of diagnostic radiology residency
So that's 8 years of actual college/medical school, plus about 5 years of paid medical training, for roughly 13 years total.
Some radiologists also complete a 1 to 2 year fellowship in areas like neuroradiology, breast imaging, or pediatric radiology, bringing the total to about 14 to 15 years.
If you meant a radiologic technologist/X-ray tech, that's much shorter, usually about 2 years of schooling.
4 years of college
4 years of medical school
1 year of internship
4 years of diagnostic radiology residency
So that's 8 years of actual college/medical school, plus about 5 years of paid medical training, for roughly 13 years total.
Some radiologists also complete a 1 to 2 year fellowship in areas like neuroradiology, breast imaging, or pediatric radiology, bringing the total to about 14 to 15 years.
If you meant a radiologic technologist/X-ray tech, that's much shorter, usually about 2 years of schooling.
Veeraj Patel
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Valeria, becoming a radiologist takes quite a bit of schooling, but it can be a very rewarding career.
In the U.S., it usually takes about 13 years after high school: 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and about 5 years of residency training. Some radiologists also complete an additional 1–2 year fellowship.
If you're interested in radiology, I’d recommend focusing on science and math in high school and exploring healthcare opportunities to see if medicine is a good fit for you. Good luck!
In the U.S., it usually takes about 13 years after high school: 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and about 5 years of residency training. Some radiologists also complete an additional 1–2 year fellowship.
If you're interested in radiology, I’d recommend focusing on science and math in high school and exploring healthcare opportunities to see if medicine is a good fit for you. Good luck!