How Long Does it Take to Become a Radiologist?

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Radiology is an occupation that is increasing its demand in the medical industry. Becoming a radiologist has also increased in competitiveness due to an increasing demand. However, radiologists enjoy highly competitive salaries, bonuses, healthcare benefits, and profit sharing. A radiologist receives specialized education to treat patients with radiation and also interpret medical images.

So how long does it take to become a radiologist? To become a radiologist, you can expect to obtain a four-year undergraduate education, four years in medical school, an internship for one year, and four years of residency. After initial training, some wish to enter into a specialized radiological field such as pediatric radiology, veterinary radiology or radiation oncology. To enter any sub-specialty of radiology, you can expect to enter into a fellowship for one to two years in the desired specialized field. But before you commit to any program or school, we recommend researching and comparing numerous sources.