Diagnostic radiologists are physicians who examine and interpret images like X-rays.
A diagnostic radiologist is a doctor who's trained to obtain images through X-rays, sound waves or radioactive substances. Once those images are taken, he interprets them and may help other assisting physicians decide on the best course of treatment for the patient. Diagnostic radiology schools are available to those with a medical doctor degree, though students already in medical school may have access to a diagnostic radiology lecture series. These schools provide a residency experience that lasts for four years. During that time, you may decide to specialize in a specific radiology field including, but not limited to, emergency radiology, neuroradiology or breast imaging.
Yale University School of Medicine
According to their website, the Yale Diagnostic Radiology program is rated as one of the best in the United States. The residency program receives an average of 500 applications a year, for seven available slots. As a resident, you'll cover a range of diagnostic radiology treatments at the Yale New Haven Hospital, with responsibilities growing as you progress. Graduates of the program have gone on to secure fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic, Boston Children's Hospital and Duke. If you're still in medical school, they also have a diagnostic radiology program for medical students. This three-phase program starts in your first year of medical school and includes a variety of lectures and classes that culminate in a diagnostic imaging clerkship. During the clerkship, you'll rotate through several diagnostic imaging sub-specialties like nuclear medicine and musculoskeletal and chest radiology.
Yale University School of Medicine
P.O. Box 208042
Tompkin's East 2
New Haven, CT 06520
203-785-5251
radiology.yale.edu
Cedars-Sinai
The Cedars-Sinai Diagnostic Radiology Residency program is available to applicants with a medical degree and one year of post-graduate clinical training. This is a one-on-one teaching program with many research opportunities available for residents. As a resident, you'll rotate through a variety of radiology and sub-specialty areas with the Cedars-Sinai facility. You'll also have bone training at the University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center and pediatric radiology training at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. During your third and fourth years, you'll be able to specialize in a specific diagnostic radiology area. According to the Cedars-Sinai website, approximately 95 percent of their diagnostic radiology graduates decide to pursue fellowships.
Diagnostic Radiology Program
S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center
8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite M-335
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-423-3419
csmc.edu
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University offers both a residency program for medical doctors and a specialized program for medical students. The residency program places an emphasis on all sub-specialties of diagnostic radiology education including ultrasonography, cardiac imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You'll practice at Memorial Medical Center and St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. If you're a second-year medical student (M2), you'll have access to a curriculum that will prepare you for diagnostic radiology, including cases involving X-rays, angiography and interventional radiology.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Diagnostic Radiology Program
P.O. Box 19620
Springfield, IL 62794
217-545-8000
siumed.edu
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