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Medical Career Advising Resources Project - radiology

Professional Description

A radiologist uses radiologic methodologies to diagnose and treat disease.  Physicians practicing in the field of radiology most often specialize in radiology, diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, or radiologic physics.

A diagnostic radiologist uses x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound, and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Association Contact Information

Source: American Medical Association. Graduate Medical Education Directory 2011-2012

Last Updated: 9/26/23