Radiology is the process of using imaging technology like x-ray and radiation to diagnose and treat diseases. Radiologists use different methods of radiology in forms of ultra sound, MRIs, Sonograms, nuclear medicines to diagnose a patient’s illness.

Academic requirements

 A Radiologist must complete at least 13 years of post-high school education. This includes the undergraduate training, four years of medical school, and five years of post-graduate training. This also includes practice in medicine and getting an authorize license. Apart from learning skills, radiologist professionals should also have good communication skills, because they spend quality time interfacing with patients. They do this while taking their body images and providing medical help for their problems. Other areas of radiology professionals including radiation therapists and radiology technicians obtain practical experiences during formal academic programs or on the job training whilst they are being educated.

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