Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Preparing for college entrance
• Method 2 of 4: Undergraduate Studies
• Method 3 of 4: Postgraduate Studies
• Method 4 of 4: Learning Completed
• What do you need

The fight against cancer is waged all over the world, and radiologists are making a huge contribution to saving lives and restoring the health of patients. With the help of special equipment, they treat patients as part of the prescribed cancer therapy. If you feel a calling for this challenging profession, our article will help you find out exactly what training is required to work as a radiologist.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Preparing for college entrance

1. 1 Gather all the information you need. In order to enter a medical university after graduation, you need to start preparing in advance. If you have already completed or are finishing 9th grade, then it is high time to start preparing. Find out which universities teach specialists in this specialty. On the Internet, you can find the official websites of most medical schools. To study to become a radiologist, you will need to enter the Faculty of General Medicine.
   • Find out in which school subjects you will need to pass the Unified State Exam (USE) to apply for this faculty. The list of required exams can be found on the university website. Most often, for admission to the Faculty of General Medicine, the applicant is required to provide the results of exams in the Russian language, biology and chemistry.
   • Starting from grade 10, you can study these subjects at school as specialized ones. This means that in addition to basic knowledge, you will attend additional classes in the selected disciplines, and receive in-depth knowledge that will help you pass the exam successfully.
2. 2 Find information about the minimum score for each subject required to submit documents to the university. Also, try to find out what the GPA was when enrolling in this department in previous years.
   • This information will help you assess your chances of admission. Take the trial exam in the selected subjects in advance in order to assess your strengths. If your score falls short, consider extra extracurricular activities or tutoring.
3. 3 Find out what kind of pre-university training is offered by your chosen university. Most universities hold open doors for future applicants, and also offer training in preparatory courses.
   • Do not neglect these opportunities. This will help you learn more about your chosen profession. The work of a radiologist requires a lot of courage, patience and dedication. Having learned in advance more about the everyday life of this specialist, you can assess whether you are ready for such work.
   • If you know in advance what and how you will have to study at the university, you will be able to weigh your own strengths and capabilities. This will give you a chance to establish yourself in the choice of a specialty or change your choice and think about another profession.
   • Don't forget to inquire about the extra points for individual achievements. Many universities take into account the results of the Olympiads in the selected disciplines (chemistry, biology, Russian language), and also award additional points for the school certificate with honors.
4. 4 After finishing 11th grade, you need to pass the uniform state exams in the selected subjects. Based on their results, you will be able to assess exactly which higher educational institutions that train medical workers you can apply for admission.
   • You can simultaneously submit copies of documents to different universities. When it becomes known in which of them you can be enrolled according to the results of the exam, you choose where you will study, and bring the originals of the documents to the admissions office of the university.
   • The list of necessary documents, as well as the terms and rules for their submission, you can find out on the websites of universities or directly at the selection committee.

Method 2 of 4: Undergraduate Studies

1. 1 You entered the Faculty of General Medicine and you have at least 6 years of study at the university ahead of you. You will study both general subjects (mathematics, physics, philosophy, sociology) and special subjects (anatomy, histology, physiology). From the third year, a more in-depth study of medical disciplines begins.
   • Treat your studies responsibly from the very first year. Do not forget that over the years of study you will have to constantly confirm your knowledge on numerous tests and exams.
   • In contrast to school, studying at a university implies a great deal of personal responsibility and self-discipline. Attend all lectures, seminars and workshops, complete all assignments, and submit your work on time. If you don't practice diligently, you may fail on the exam. It will be very disappointing if because of the "failure" at the very first session you are expelled from the university, where you entered with such difficulty.
   • The knowledge and skills gained over the years of study will give you the opportunity to further succeed in your chosen profession.
2. 2 Education in medical universities implies a single training program for doctors of all specialties within one faculty. A narrow specialization begins only after receiving a diploma and admission to a residency or internship in the chosen specialty. However, it will be much more useful if you come to the department that trains radiologists in advance. You need a department that has the words "radiation therapy" in its name. This can be, for example, "Department of Radiation Diagnostics and Therapy" or "Department of Oncology and Radiation Therapy".
   • Talk to the teachers of the department, tell us about your desire to become a radiologist. So you can, in your free time from the main study, start working at the department, participate in special conferences and receive in-depth knowledge of the chosen specialty.
3. 3 After completing the course and passing the final state certification of the graduate, you receive a diploma of higher medical education. Now you must apply for admission to an internship or residency in the chosen specialty.
   • The terms of study and the procedure for admission are set individually in each university.
   • If you have studied well all the years, have good grades in the disciplines studied, and have worked actively in the department during your studies, your chances of entering the residency are much higher.

Method 3 of 4: Postgraduate Studies

1. 1 Training in an internship or residency implies the acquisition of special knowledge in the chosen specialty and takes place in the conditions of special clinics and departments of medical institutions.
   • Radiologists work in oncology dispensaries.It is there that you will get acquainted with the peculiarities of work in this specialty, get special skills in using medical equipment and begin to apply the knowledge gained under the guidance of more experienced mentors.
   • Always remember that now you have a huge responsibility, and it is on your actions and decisions that the health and even the life of patients will depend.
   • Take every opportunity to learn something new about the work of a radiologist. Read specialized literature on radiology and participate in scientific conferences.
2. 2 At the end of your internship or residency, you must pass a qualifying exam. Upon successfully passing this exam, you will be issued a specialist certificate and a certificate of completion of an internship or residency, which entitles you to work as a radiologist in healthcare facilities.

Method 4 of 4: Learning Completed

1. 1 After completing your postgraduate studies, you are qualified as a Radiologist and you can start working.
   • Find out in advance if it is possible to continue working in the medical institution where you worked as an intern or resident.
   • Contact medical institutions of the appropriate profile and inquire about the available vacancies for a radiologist. Submit your resume and expect a response and an invitation to interview.
   • Check with the Department of Health for available vacancies.
2. 2 Have you been hired? Congratulations! We wish you success in your difficult business!

What do you need

• Secondary education certificate
• Results of unified state exams in chemistry, biology and Russian language
• Higher medical education diploma
• Certificate of completion of residency
• Specialist certificate