What kind of training does a radiologist need?
Radiologists must complete an undergraduate degree, medical school, internship, and residency training. Medical school provides intensive classroom and laboratory instruction as well as clinical rotations of all major medical areas. After medical school prospective radiologist must complete an internship and residency training in radiology. Many radiologists pursue additional fellowship training to specialize in a specific area such as cardiovascular radiology, diagnostic radiology, breast imaging, pediatric radiology, emergency radiology, and genitourinary radiology. All states require radiologists to be licensed in the state in which they intend to practice. Most radiologists must also become board certified from the American Board of Radiology or other similar organization. Certification requirements typically include minimum education and experience and passing a written examination.
