Q-How can i become a radiologist in india?
For that, first you need to finish MBBS in India, if you have done your MBBS from abroad you need to pass MCI exit test in India.
Write the NEET entrance test conducted for PG speciality every year in the month of december/january. You need to get a good rank to get a radiology residency position.
Q-Is it tough to get into radiology residency?
Yes, it is.
As there are only few radiology residency positions with very high demand at present. You need to be among top to be selected in to radiology residency.
To get category wise cutoff, visit @ click here
Q-Is Radiology a clinical branch or non clinial?
I remember from the residency days - clinical residents from surgery/medicine used to call us as non clinical, whereas non clinial people from anatomy/physiology called us as clinical resident.
Remember forever- "Radiology is a clinical branch, more clinical than other clinical branches"
Let me tell you- how?
We not only diagnose the conditions, we also do complex minimally invasive image guided interventional procedure to treat the patients and sometimes to
obtain the biopsy.
For that, first you need to finish MBBS in India, if you have done your MBBS from abroad you need to pass MCI exit test in India.
Write the NEET entrance test conducted for PG speciality every year in the month of december/january. You need to get a good rank to get a radiology residency position.
Q-Is it tough to get into radiology residency?
Yes, it is.
As there are only few radiology residency positions with very high demand at present. You need to be among top to be selected in to radiology residency.
To get category wise cutoff, visit @ click here
Q-Is Radiology a clinical branch or non clinial?
I remember from the residency days - clinical residents from surgery/medicine used to call us as non clinical, whereas non clinial people from anatomy/physiology called us as clinical resident.
Remember forever- "Radiology is a clinical branch, more clinical than other clinical branches"
Let me tell you- how?
We not only diagnose the conditions, we also do complex minimally invasive image guided interventional procedure to treat the patients and sometimes to
obtain the biopsy.
"Radiology is a clinical branch"
Q-How long does it take to become radiologist in India?
If you do a MD/Primary DNB in radiology, it will take 3 years to finish. If you do a DMRD(diploma in medical Radiodiagnosis) it takes 2 years. If you want to do secondary DNB(2 year course)- total residency period will be of 4 years.
Q-How much does a radiologist earn in india?
Radiology is best branch where even less amount of work yields significant money to lead your life.
Radiologist in government set up earn very less compared to in private set up.
- In government set up, radiologist is paid same as other specialites- It varies from state to state but not significantly
In Maharashtra state it is,
Senior resident - 54k.
Assistant professor - 75k.
Assosciate professor - 1 lac.
HOD- over a lac.
Senior resident - 54k.
Assistant professor - 75k.
Assosciate professor - 1 lac.
HOD- over a lac.
- In private setup,
Varies widely with state and region
In Maharashtra - 1-1.5 lac per month
In Delhi - 1.5-2.5 lac per month
Haryana, kerala and tamilnadu having highest income for radiologist between 2-3 lac/month
salary will be higher in semi urban areas than in urban areas.
A radiology superspecialist like neuroradiologist and interventional radiologist earn higher than general radiologist.
Q-Is it possible to work abroad after clearing my post graduation exams in india?
Yes, it is possible.
You can work in Arab countries, for that you need 3 years of experience and also need to clear the exam conducted by respective health authority.
You can also work in Australia through specialist pathway( visit RANZCR official website @ Know more about specialist pathway)
and Area of need pathway- where you can apply for the positions in the area of need.
To work in UK, you need to clear 3 step FRCR exam( @ FRCR guide ) (which will take minimum of 1.5-2 years) and apply for GMC registration.
To work in USA, there is alternate pathway- You need to redo 4 year of residency training which includes 2years of general training and 2 years
of fellowship training.
Q-Are computers going to replace radiologists in future?
Nope, it is not possible.Computers gonna make the radiologist work much easier, technologies like CR,DR,CT,MRI, CAD made radiologist life much easier.
Q-What is the future of radiologist in india?
Future is bright, there are tons of opportunities. These days a surgeon wont operate without a prior scan report. A pregnant lady has to undergo 3 Antenatal scans. With India's economic development there is a steep increases in the number of investigations done.Good for all - A win-win situation.
Q- What are few things to keep in mind when i join radiology residency?
Please get hepatitis B vaccine, if you have got then check for the booster dose.
Get your college ID card done.
Atleast three to four apron you require. PCPNDT is very trict. You need to wear apron when you are doing ultrasound with NAMEPLATE.
Keep all imp documents in soft copy in your mail and pendrive and one copy in department computer.
You must have Professional insurance. Just because you are pg you are not exempted. Patients can sue if wrong reports are issued.
Logbook is a must. Don't loose it after pg also. For all foreign exams and DNB exam first thing they will ask is your log book.
Start preparing part 1 of your thesis.
Must eat one Multivitamin daily.
Compulsory to wear mask and gloves while doing USG for your safety.
Dry fruits and Dairy milk, optional to keep fit and not get tired and exhausted in night duties.
IRIA membership is a must. Visit www.iria.in download the form, fill it and submit it.
Passport photo 50 copy. Many inspections you will require.
Pepper spray for your safety.
Health insurance if you don't have one.
Always keep a Pocketspiral book in apron so that you can note down interesting cases, teaching points.
IMA membership. Visit your local IMA branch and get the membership done.
Start writing atleast one answer daily to one previous year question and get it corrected.
Q-What are the pros of becoming a radiologist?
In Maharashtra - 1-1.5 lac per month
In Delhi - 1.5-2.5 lac per month
Haryana, kerala and tamilnadu having highest income for radiologist between 2-3 lac/month
salary will be higher in semi urban areas than in urban areas.
A radiology superspecialist like neuroradiologist and interventional radiologist earn higher than general radiologist.
Q-Is it possible to work abroad after clearing my post graduation exams in india?
Yes, it is possible.
You can work in Arab countries, for that you need 3 years of experience and also need to clear the exam conducted by respective health authority.
You can also work in Australia through specialist pathway( visit RANZCR official website @ Know more about specialist pathway)
and Area of need pathway- where you can apply for the positions in the area of need.
To work in UK, you need to clear 3 step FRCR exam( @ FRCR guide ) (which will take minimum of 1.5-2 years) and apply for GMC registration.
To work in USA, there is alternate pathway- You need to redo 4 year of residency training which includes 2years of general training and 2 years
of fellowship training.
Q-Are computers going to replace radiologists in future?
Nope, it is not possible.Computers gonna make the radiologist work much easier, technologies like CR,DR,CT,MRI, CAD made radiologist life much easier.
Q-What is the future of radiologist in india?
Future is bright, there are tons of opportunities. These days a surgeon wont operate without a prior scan report. A pregnant lady has to undergo 3 Antenatal scans. With India's economic development there is a steep increases in the number of investigations done.Good for all - A win-win situation.
Q- What are few things to keep in mind when i join radiology residency?
Please get hepatitis B vaccine, if you have got then check for the booster dose.
Get your college ID card done.
Atleast three to four apron you require. PCPNDT is very trict. You need to wear apron when you are doing ultrasound with NAMEPLATE.
Keep all imp documents in soft copy in your mail and pendrive and one copy in department computer.
You must have Professional insurance. Just because you are pg you are not exempted. Patients can sue if wrong reports are issued.
Logbook is a must. Don't loose it after pg also. For all foreign exams and DNB exam first thing they will ask is your log book.
Start preparing part 1 of your thesis.
Must eat one Multivitamin daily.
Compulsory to wear mask and gloves while doing USG for your safety.
Dry fruits and Dairy milk, optional to keep fit and not get tired and exhausted in night duties.
IRIA membership is a must. Visit www.iria.in download the form, fill it and submit it.
Passport photo 50 copy. Many inspections you will require.
Pepper spray for your safety.
Health insurance if you don't have one.
Always keep a Pocketspiral book in apron so that you can note down interesting cases, teaching points.
IMA membership. Visit your local IMA branch and get the membership done.
Start writing atleast one answer daily to one previous year question and get it corrected.
Q-What are the pros of becoming a radiologist?
- You will be in touch with every speciality.
- Mostly an end branch.
- Less work. Good start
- You will be doctor of doctors.
- Your reports matter very much.
- Life will be easy - not much on emergency duties etc
- Flexible work hours - you can choose to visit a center only for 2 hours a day and still earn 25,000 per month.
- Telereporting - work from home is a great option, you can enjoy the summer by goa beach and can still work.
Q- What are the cons of becoming a radiologists?
Like any other speciality you need to be careful while working. A wrong report including spelling mistake can cost patients life as well as your one year salary.
Q-What after degree in radiology? Are there any superspeciality/fellowship options?
There are many fellowhsip options in Delhi/mumbai/pune/tamilnadu etc. A quick google search will definately help here.
These fellowships are in the subject of musculoskeletal readiology, obstetric, sectional imaging etc.
You can go for superspeciality in neuroradiology offered by AIIMS,NIMHANS- It is a 3 year course.
Superspeciality options are also avilable in vascular interventions, intervention radiology etc.
Q-What is FRCR exam? What is the need to take the exam?
Fellowship of royal college of radiologists - It is a well recognised exam conducted by Royal college of radiologists.
It is a 3 step exam conducted in singapore and UK.
It will cost around 3-6lac indian currency to finish the exam and also takes a minimum time of 1.5-2 years.
Once you pass the exam you need to pay annual membership money of 22,390 indian rupees.
Q-What are the advantages of FRCR exam?
It will help you to appy for fellowship positions abroad.
Adds a star to your CV
You can do telereporting of scans from foreign nation.
To know more about FRCR exam and its steps visit the comprehensive article written by Dr Inthulan Thiraviaraj @ FRCR guide
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