Radiology training is available at some of North Carolina's colleges.
A radiologist must complete a full medical education and get their board certification. The profession makes up approximately 1.2 percent of physicians, according to the American Medical Association. They treat diseases using nuclear medicine and are most often associated with the treatment of cancer. A degree in radiology can be tailored to a more specific subspecialty, including cardiovascular, chest or emergency radiology. Three main medical programs throughout North Carolina offer training in this specialty.
Duke University
One of North Carolina's most respected universities, Duke University, is home to a comprehensive radiology program that combines lecture with lab and floor time. The first two years of the program are spent in class learning history, theory and preparing for board examinations, while the final semesters focus on real-world experience and patient care. Students are trained using the most up-to-date equipment available, and classes are run by experienced medical professionals. The program dedicates a great deal of its funds toward research; as such, students are encouraged to participate in clinical trials and other research endeavors.
Duke University
Department of Radiology
Box 3808
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
919-684-2711
radiology.duke.edu
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Leading in research and technological development, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides a complete radiology program. Students are required to complete degree-specific courses in addition to university-required general education credits. Students experience lab and lecture time, as well as annual visits from medical professionals in conjunction with floor time spent with patients. The program is equipped with top-end equipment and software, seasoned instructors familiar with the field and top-of-the-line research facilities. The university runs trials and research projects each year, several of which provide openings for students.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Department of Radiation Oncology
Campus Box No. 7512
UNC School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
919-966-7700
med.unc.edu/radonc/
Wake Forest University
Located in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University features several medical specialty programs, among them one that specializes in radiology. The department of radiology uses facilities at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, which provides high-tech research opportunities. Each student must complete degree-specific courses, as well as internship, lab requirements and floor experience before graduation. The hospital provides access to an array of patients and illnesses, giving students an opportunity to delve into their specialty and experience a real-world application for lessons while being supervised by experienced professors.
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
336-716-2011
wfubmc.edu/school/
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