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Radiology - Diagnostic

The diagnostic radiologist is concerned with the application of x-rays and other forms of radiant energy to diagnose and treat disease. The increase in technological developments has expanded the role of the radiologist to include interventional radiology procedures.

Number of physicians in specialty - Medium, less than 30,000
Competitiveness of residency - High
Years of training required - Five years including a first year in clinical training.
Subspecialties/ Combined programs/Fellowships - There are one- to two-year fellowships in endovascular surgical neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, abdominal, pediatric, and nuclear, cardiothoriacic and vascular/ interventional radiology. There are also combined programs in diagnostic-nuclear radiology.

Values & Personality Traits of Physicians in Radiology - Diagnostic

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Values Match

Specialists Value

Creativity
Independence
Sufficient time off
Working with my mind

Specialists do not value

Feedback from others
Good income
Prestige
Security
Taking care of people
Variety

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