A Radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in identifying and treating conditions using imaging equipment. They are especially trained in creating and interpreting pictures of areas inside the body.
Personal Competencies
You have interest in understanding how the human body functions
You pay attention to details while working
You like to analyze problems and situations
You like helping people solve their problems
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (M.B.B.S.)
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Radiology/ Radio-Diagnosis/ Medical Radiography and so on
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Radiology Therapy/Medical Radio Diagnosis
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Radiology/Radiodiagnosis. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences 2. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 3. BJ Government Medical College, Pune 4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh 5.Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai 6. Government Medical College, Surat 7. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur 8. Stanley Medical College, Chennai
Private Institutes (Please check if institute is affiliated to MCI before applying) 1. Christian Medical College, Vellore 2. KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata 3. Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore 4. Dr D Y Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Pune 5. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon 6. Smt NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad 7. Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai 8. Kasturba Health Society Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 2,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visithttp://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Hospitals, Clinics, Government Primary healthcare centres
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You may be required to handle a team of nurses or medical staff. Local travel is not a part of the job role. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 or 7 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from hospital to hospital.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own private practice
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior Radiologist → Radiologist → Senior Radiologist → Head of the Department → Medical Director/Superintendent
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Radiologist ranges between INR 22,000 - 5,80,000* per month.
Bhavin Jankharia is one of India’s leading radiologists, former president of the Indian Radiology and Imaging Association and Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Radiology & Imaging. He says, He introduced sophisticated technologies such as the first 64 slice CT scanner in Asia, first High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy (HIFU), as well as a PET scanner in Indian private practice.*
Radiologist
NCS Code: 2212.0600 | HW0371. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (M.B.B.S.)
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Radiology/ Radio-Diagnosis/ Medical Radiography and so on
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Radiology Therapy/Medical Radio Diagnosis
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Radiology/Radiodiagnosis.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
3. BJ Government Medical College, Pune
4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
5.Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
6. Government Medical College, Surat
7. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur
8. Stanley Medical College, Chennai
Private Institutes
(Please check if institute is affiliated to MCI before applying)
1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata
3. Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore
4. Dr D Y Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Pune
5. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon
6. Smt NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad
7. Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai
8. Kasturba Health Society Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 2,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Hospitals, Clinics, Government Primary healthcare centres
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You may be required to handle a team of nurses or medical staff. Local travel is not a part of the job role. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 or 7 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from hospital to hospital.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own private practice
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Junior Radiologist → Radiologist → Senior Radiologist → Head of the Department → Medical Director/Superintendent
The approx. salary of a Radiologist ranges between INR 22,000 - 5,80,000* per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Radiologist/Salary?loggedIn
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Bhavin Jankharia is one of India’s leading radiologists, former president of the Indian Radiology and Imaging Association and Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Radiology & Imaging. He says, He introduced sophisticated technologies such as the first 64 slice CT scanner in Asia, first High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy (HIFU), as well as a PET scanner in Indian private practice.*
Source - https://www.themeditube.com/editorialboard/radiology/editor/profile104
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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