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Careers in Medicine: Specialty InformationRadiologyNature of the workA radiologist is a physician who utilizes imaging methodologies to diagnose and manage patients and provide therapeutic options. A radiologist utilizes x-ray, ionizing radiation, radionuclides, ultrasound, electromagnetic radiation, and image-guided intervention to diagnose and treat disease. Physicians practicing in the field of radiology specialize in diagnostic radiology, or radiation oncology.1 Radiologists can receive training in the following subspecialties:
Training/residency informationThe residency training program for radiology is five years of approved training with a minimum of four years in diagnostic radiology. Additional training of at least one year is required to be certified in the subspecialty areas. Salary informationThe annual salary for radiologists ranges from $386,755 to $600,000.2 For more informationReferences
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