What is the difference between a radiologist and a radiographer?
A radiologist is a Medical Doctor who has specialized in radiology. The radiologist is concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases. To become a radiologist, one must spend four years in pre-medical education, four years in medical school, and usually four additional years as an intern/resident in radiology. A radiographer performs the technical aspects of radiology and acts as a physician’s (radiologist) assistant. The radiographer does not diagnose illnesses as demonstrated on the radiographic images. The length of education is usually two years in a post secondary school. However, many radiographers pursue the B.S. degree and higher degrees in order to better prepare themselves for advancement in those areas previously mentioned.
