World Radiology Day is celebrated on 8th November every year to raise public awareness of radiographic imaging and therapy, which plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The motive behind this day is also to recognise the role of radiologists in healthcare.
Radiology is a lucrative profession and an exciting field with promise of growth. Radiology ranks among the 3 best medical specialities in India.
For any medical field in India, a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) is a necessity. It is typically a 4.5 year program in medical colleges in India.
After MBBS, you will need to sit for postgraduate entrance examinations, which may be state-specific, or the NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation).
After clearing the postgraduate entrance, you can enroll for a course in radiology.Other than this, there are diploma or fellowship programs available to get specialised radiology courses after MBBS.
Upon completion, you can take up either the DNB (Diplomate of the National Board) exam or the FRCR (Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists) exam.
The DNB is a national-level exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).The FRCR is an international exam conducted by the Royal College of Radiologists. Upon passing all the three exams of FRCR, you will become eligible for radiology careers in the UK, India, and most European countries.
Radiologists are in charge of producing and interpreting medical test images to assist in the treatment and diagnosis of patients.
These medical tests range from CT (Computerised Tomography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans, X-ray, and Ultrasound to PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans that image the patient's internal organs for doctors to diagnose them for ailments.
There is a high demand for radiologists in India, and the demand is only set to rise, especially with the increasing number of elderly individuals in India, which has resulted in a greater need for medical imaging.
Besides, Radiologists also get a good salary package and enjoy lucrative incomes.
Those wishing to be a radiologist in India have a wide variety of career options to choose from:
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