Radiologist - How to become a Radiologist?

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The technique of diagnosing diseases those are within the human body with the aid of visual images is called as Radiology. An individual who practices Radiology is called as a Radiologist.  A variety of techniques like computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography are used to scan the inside of a person. For a person who has finished his studies in this subject, there are numerous career opportunities available. It is possible for them to work with hospitals, diagnostic centres and nursing homes. Students of radiology can also procure jobs with the fields of photography as well as nuclear medicine. Students of this field will have an initial salary of Rs 5000 to Rs 8000/- a month. With more familiarity in this field, they will be able to earn more.

Qualifying Exam

There are a variety of colleges in our country that offers students graduate as well as diploma courses in radiology. Those students who seek to become Radiologists are required to write an entrance exam to gain admittance into these courses. Some of those exams are - NIMHANS Entrance exam in Radiology, Bharath Scans Radiology Entrance exam, Madurai Kamraj University Entrance Exam for Radiography & Imaging Technology and the KLE University Radiography (Radio-Diagnosis) entrance exam.

Who is eligible to apply?

Candidates who have a pass in their higher secondary with a background in science are eligible to apply. They are also required to have a basic knowledge in subjects like Physiology and Biology in addition to Anatomy.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

The basic qualification that is required for a candidate to pursue radiology as a career is patience. As radiologists will be required to interact with patient of all ages, they must be calm and not temperamental. Another important quality they require is good communication skills. To prepare for this, the students can go for spoken English classes. Prior to appearing for the test, the students ought to make certain that they have covered all aspects of what might come for the exam. They can practice writing down short notes while studying. It will aid them to remember smaller points at the time of the exam. When it is time for the interview, the students must be careful and calm when they answer to each question.

 
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15 Responses to “Radiologist - How to become a Radiologist?”

  1. 15
    sindhuja r s:

    how to apply for msc radiology course after completing bsc in biotechnology?

  2. 14
    vaisakh:

    how mauch salary?

  3. 13
    chetna wadhwani:

    dear sir/madam
    i wanted to know how to apply for radiology after 12th

  4. 12
    Supriya Nagpure:

    how to apply for radiology course after BSc in microbiology

  5. 11
    Upendra sharma:

    what is the minimum age for the entrance exam?

  6. 10
    sakshi garg:

    dear sir/madam
    i would lyk to know tht how to apply for radiography after class 12th?

  7. 9
    sakshi garg:

    sir/madam
    i would lyk to know tht how to apply for radiography after class 12th?
    waiting for ur reply soon….

  8. 8
    Ganesh kumar:

    Dear sir.
    is it possible to do graduate radiology course after completed 12th with science or B.SC, and tell me what is duration for radiology course

  9. 7
    mohit:

    you are saying that a child with science background is eligible but isn’t this discrimination .

  10. 6
    krishan:

    what r subjects for radiologist and

  11. 5
    sharli:

    how to go for radiography after 12th and is cet required for same?

  12. 4
    reena:

    I am student of bsc radiology imaging tecnology and i want to know whats may i do after this course in this same field?

  13. 3
    Pankaj Sharma:

    Hello there,
    I am a graduate in pharmacy for last ten years practising as a retail pharmacist in a hospital . I want to inquire whether there is any course available in india or abroad so that I can open X ray and ultrasound centre and manage it independently

  14. 2
    aatur:

    Sir/Madam,
    By which of the entrance exams, I will go for Radiology, as my Career. I am in need of all the details. It’ll b kind enough of u if u provide me..
    Thank U.

  15. 1
    dr b c das:

    mbbs admission assistance