There are several different career paths available to people with training and degrees in the field of radiology. Almost all programs require you to spend time working in a hospital, so it's easy to make contacts that can help you start a career in the discipline.
Instructions
1. Work with your faculty adviser to help focus your research and academic goals. Take the time to ask her for career tips and find out how she worked her way into her current position. Learn about the other specializations of your teachers and use them as sources of additional information.
2. Be a great intern when you start your residency program. Expect to work close to 80 hours a week and be on call frequently during your first months. Always ask your supervisor if you have any doubts about equipment, a procedure or the needs of a patient.
3. Accept that you'll be making little money while you complete your residency, but don't let it discourage you from finishing the program. Hospitals are notorious for underpaying and overworking new interns because the directors often assume that you have few other obligations besides perfecting the skills you need to start your career as a radiologist.
4. Pass any examinations required to get your radiology license. Remember that you may need to take additional tests if you relocate to another state because there isn't a nationwide professional standard. Find out when you'll have to renew your certification.
5. Let area hospitals know that you'll be looking for employment after you graduate. If you are specializing in an area like nuclear medicine, expect to relocate to another city to work in your field, since these positions are limited. Check for job postings in the radiology department at your school.
6. Check the careers section of professional societies such as the Radiological Society of North America (see Resources below). Post your resume and also submit it directly to positions that interest you. Remember to get recommendations from your residency director and your professors.
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