Residency

[MDTDO]

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Hi all,

I have only recently started to look into radiology and have found it much more interesting thus far than a lot of things I have considered.. I was just wondering if anyone could briefly let me know how the post-graduation process goes (i.e. length and content of residency), I haven't found too much specific, I was hoping someone might want to help me out who has been through it or is going through it.

Thanks
Mt

 

[RexKD]

I'm not in Radiology but I know that

After medical school you need:

1 year either Transitional year, General Surg, Internal Medicine

4 Years of Residency

Optional Fellowship which is 1 to 2 years depending on what you do. Most are 1 year.

From what I heard, doing a transitional year is recommended.

 

[trouta]

Transitional year is recommended more for its ease than anything else. Prelim years of Medicine or Surgery will typically work you. You get some elective time in a transitional year so it is usually much more laid back.

Also, I have had several consultants tell me that there is little you will learn during that one year that will be meaningful for a career in radiology so it isnt worth killing yourself.

 

[BenFelson]

Transitional year is recommended more for its ease than anything else. Prelim years of Medicine or Surgery will typically work you. You get some elective time in a transitional year so it is usually much more laid back.

Also, I have had several consultants tell me that there is little you will learn during that one year that will be meaningful for a career in radiology so it isnt worth killing yourself.

You have to do an internship or transitional year before the actual residency. Total five years.