Careers in Radiology
What is a Radiologist?
Unlike physicians, a radiologist uses medical image findings, in correlation with examinations and tests, to determine medical conditions and treatments. The images are obtained using x-rays, sound waves and/or other means based on the body's natural magnetism. Radiologists can also treat some diseases using radiation or image-guided surgery.
Growth of careers in radiology
Due to the rapid technology advancement of radiological imaging and image-guided treatments there has been an increasing demand for radiologists. As a result, the Royal College of Radiologists and the Department of health has increased the number of training post. 90& of radiologists are hired by the NHS in the UK.
Work hours
Radiologists are required to work different hours which may include evening, weekends, and 24 hour on call services. Most radiologists work in hospitals but there are also opportunities in the Armed Forces and in private practices.
Careers in Radiology
Radiologists must have a good knowledge of general medicine and surgery. There are a range of areas radiologists can specialise in:
- Breast imaging radiology
- Cardiovascular radiology
- Chest radiology
- Computed tornography
- Diagnostic radiology
- Emergency radiology
- Gastrointestinal radiology
- Genitourinary radiology
- Head and neck radiology
- Interventional radiology
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Musculoskeletal radiology
- Neuroradiology
- Nuclear medicine radiology
- Paediatric radiology
- Radiological physicist
- Radiobiology
- Ultrasound radiology
Read more about each radiology sub-specialty