Nucs and radiology

[Imhotep]

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Hi all...
I am currently a primary care resident thinkig about switching to Rads. being a FMG with not so great scores. I realize it is next to impossible at this time. however...what are the current thoughts on nuc med followed by a fellowship in PET/CT Is this a marketable field? The few rads Ive talked to seem quite enthusiastic about it. Also, what are the reasonable chances of switching into rads once a person is Nuc Board certified, with lets say a few publications in rads and related fields
Any response will be welcome
thanks

 

[oldandtired]

"what are the current thoughts on nuc med followed by a fellowship in PET/CT Is this a marketable field? "

No, it is not marketable. If people post below that it is or sound more optimistic, I speak the truth. Most nucs departments are run by radiology groups. Few departments outside of academia can support someone doing 100% nucs. As a non-radiologist, you will not be able to participate in the call pool or the diagnostic rotations. The job market for academics is also poor.


"are the reasonable chances of switching into rads once a person is Nuc Board certified, with lets say a few publications in rads and related fields"

Possible but remember there are funding issues involved when doing two residencies.

My advice would be to consider pathology. Great lifestyle, relatively good pay, 4 year residency now and much easier to obtain a spot. You would not waste all those years trying to get a rads residency

 

[Imhotep]

thanks oldandtired for your insightful response...i would appreciate similar comments from anyone, thanks.