A radiologist is a specialist medical doctor who has had postgraduate training in performing and interpreting diagnostic imaging tests, and carrying out interventional procedures or treatments, using X-ray, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging equipment.
Radiologists assist other doctors and specialists in treating their patients. They do this by making a diagnosis, and by providing treatment using medical imaging.
Radiologists have the medical knowledge to understand and explain a patient’s medical problem or symptom through images of the inside of the body.
Why become a clinical radiologist? Clinical radiology is at the forefront of medical technology, and has revolutionised medicine over the past 100 years. This specialty gives you scope for an exciting and varied career in clinical medicine, teaching and research.In the long term, a career in clinical radiology offers flexibility and control over where and when you work, making it possible to achieve a healthy work-life balance.Clinical radiologists need to be:Accurate and careful, with an eye for detailMotivated and disciplinedAble to work well under pressureAble to make good decisions and solve problemsExcellent at analysis and interpretationGood at communicating and inspiring confidence.What are my career options?Many clinical radiologists choose to pursue areas of interest including interventional radiology, neuroradiology, breast imaging, paediatric imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and more.There is a breadth of professional practice that can be carried out by a clinical radiologist in Australia. Clinical Radiology Range of PracticeYou can also find out more about the role and value of the clinical radiologist on the Inside Radiology webpage. Inside Radiology How do I become a clinical radiologist? To become a clinical radiologist, you must complete the training program administered by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR). The program runs for a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) and gives you broad experience across the full variety of environments and imaging techniques that clinical radiologists need to be familiar with.To be accepted into the college's training program, a candidate must:Have MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications as recognised by the registering authority of the country in which the RANZCR training program is conducted and the Board of the College.Be registered as a medical practitioner by the registered authority recognised by the Board of the College in the state or country where you are training (Australia, New Zealand or Singapore)Have completed at least two full years in an approved hospital as an intern or resident.What do I need in order to be successful?As well as meeting the prerequisites, you should be able to demonstrate:Dedication to pursuing a career in clinical radiologyGood interpersonal and professional communication skillsA high standard of academic performance.Other desirable qualities include:Commitment to continuing professional developmentGood professional referee reportsGood reports from previous and current employersA demonstrated interest and commitment to research. Training Sites All College trainees in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore are trained within an accredited hospital department or private practice.Providing a training environment that is supportive of trainee needs and meets the training curriculum and regulatory requirements is a shared responsibility of the College, training departments, training networks, clinical supervisors and trainees.Trainees are expected to rotate to a number of training sites throughout their training. This prepares you with broad skills, multi system and site knowledge, and exposure to a variety of training environments.For more information on Network training and accreditation please click here.Clinical Radiology Accredited Training Site Listing For more information on joining the training program Applying to Clinical Radiology Training Program
Clinical radiology is at the forefront of medical technology, and has revolutionised medicine over the past 100 years. This specialty gives you scope for an exciting and varied career in clinical medicine, teaching and research.
In the long term, a career in clinical radiology offers flexibility and control over where and when you work, making it possible to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Clinical radiologists need to be:
Many clinical radiologists choose to pursue areas of interest including interventional radiology, neuroradiology, breast imaging, paediatric imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and more.
There is a breadth of professional practice that can be carried out by a clinical radiologist in Australia.
Clinical Radiology Range of Practice
You can also find out more about the role and value of the clinical radiologist on the Inside Radiology webpage.
Inside Radiology
How do I become a clinical radiologist? To become a clinical radiologist, you must complete the training program administered by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR). The program runs for a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) and gives you broad experience across the full variety of environments and imaging techniques that clinical radiologists need to be familiar with.To be accepted into the college's training program, a candidate must:Have MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications as recognised by the registering authority of the country in which the RANZCR training program is conducted and the Board of the College.Be registered as a medical practitioner by the registered authority recognised by the Board of the College in the state or country where you are training (Australia, New Zealand or Singapore)Have completed at least two full years in an approved hospital as an intern or resident.What do I need in order to be successful?As well as meeting the prerequisites, you should be able to demonstrate:Dedication to pursuing a career in clinical radiologyGood interpersonal and professional communication skillsA high standard of academic performance.Other desirable qualities include:Commitment to continuing professional developmentGood professional referee reportsGood reports from previous and current employersA demonstrated interest and commitment to research. Training Sites All College trainees in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore are trained within an accredited hospital department or private practice.Providing a training environment that is supportive of trainee needs and meets the training curriculum and regulatory requirements is a shared responsibility of the College, training departments, training networks, clinical supervisors and trainees.Trainees are expected to rotate to a number of training sites throughout their training. This prepares you with broad skills, multi system and site knowledge, and exposure to a variety of training environments.For more information on Network training and accreditation please click here.Clinical Radiology Accredited Training Site Listing For more information on joining the training program Applying to Clinical Radiology Training Program
To become a clinical radiologist, you must complete the training program administered by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR). The program runs for a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) and gives you broad experience across the full variety of environments and imaging techniques that clinical radiologists need to be familiar with.
To be accepted into the college's training program, a candidate must:
As well as meeting the prerequisites, you should be able to demonstrate:
Other desirable qualities include:
All College trainees in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore are trained within an accredited hospital department or private practice.
Providing a training environment that is supportive of trainee needs and meets the training curriculum and regulatory requirements is a shared responsibility of the College, training departments, training networks, clinical supervisors and trainees.
Trainees are expected to rotate to a number of training sites throughout their training. This prepares you with broad skills, multi system and site knowledge, and exposure to a variety of training environments.
For more information on Network training and accreditation please click here.
Clinical Radiology Accredited Training Site Listing
Applying to Clinical Radiology Training Program