Sub-specialities in Radiology
The sub-specialities trainee radiologists can specialise in are:
Breast imaging radiology: This sub-specialty focuses on imaging diseases of the breast and other issues affecting women
Cardiovascular radiology: This sub-specialty focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases of the vascular system
Chest radiology: Chest radiology is concerned with imaging diseases of the lungs, pleura and mediastinum
Computed tornography: This involves using radiologic equipment to treat bones, organs and tissues
Diagnostic Radiology: This sub-specialty involves using radiology to aid diagnosis
Emergency radiology: This involves using diagnostic imagery relating to emergency trauma
Gastrointestinal radiology: This sub-specialty focuses on the gastrointestional tract and the abdomen
Genitourinary radiology: This sub-specialty relates to treating and diagnosing the reproductive and urinary tracts
Head and neck radiology: This area specialises on diagnostic radiology of head and neck diseases
Interventional radiology: This sub-specialty uses fluoroscopy, computed technology and ultrasound to guide passage through the skin by needle puncture
Magnetic resonance Imaging: This sub-specialty involves using a strong magnetic field to provide more detailed imaging of internal organs and tissues
Musculoskeletal radiology: This area focuses on treating and diagnosing diseases of muscles and the skeleton using radiology
Neuroradiology: This sub-specialty deals with the central nervous system, head and neck
Nuclear medicine radiology: This area is concerned with the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radionuclides
Paediatric radiology: This involves using diagnostic radiology among children
Radiobiology: This sub-specialty is concerned with the effects of radiation on cells and tissues
Ultrasound Radiology: This area uses high frequency sound waves and other techniques for medical diagnosis