Prospective radiologists in Mississippi choose from programs at 10 schools.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology lists 10 schools in Mississippi that provide radiology training. Upon completion of a radiology training program, students take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists test to become a registered radiographer. In most cases, radiology programs can be completed within two years; however, some programs, such as the ones at the University Medical Center and the University of Southern Mississippi, lead to four-year bachelor's degrees.
University of Mississippi Medical Center
The University of Mississippi Medical Center offers radiology programs in specialties including musculoskeletal radiology, gastrointestinal radiology, emergency radiology, pediatric radiology, vascular interventional radiology, neuroradiology and other imaging specialties such as ultrasound, breast imaging and abdominal imaging. UMC accepts only five radiology residents each year. This program leads to a bachelor's degree.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Department of Radiology
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
601-984-2695
rad.umc.edu/
Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College offers a radiology program in conjunction with Wesley Medical Center, Forrest General Hospital, Memorial Hospital and Hattiesburg Clinic. This program allows students to earn an associate's degree in applied science. The program starts each year in June and is limited to 20 students.
Pearl River Community College
Department of Radiologic Technology
5448 U.S. Highway 49 South
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-554-5484
prcc.edu/dphpages/voctech/radiologictech/index.htm
Jones County Junior College
Jones County Junior College also offers a two-year associate's degree in applied science. Applications for this program must be received by March 1 to be considered for the following fall admission.
Jones County Junior College
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
601-477-4159
jcjc.edu/programs/medicalradiology/index.php
University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi offers a health care sciences bachelor's degree that allows students to specialize in radiology. This program is appropriate for students who want to become medical technologists and may later want to attend medical school for an advanced degree.
University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
601-266-1000
usm.edu
Northeast Mississippi Community College
The radiology program at Northeast Mississippi Community College includes 26 hours of prerequisite coursework before admittance into the radiology program. Students earn an associate's degree upon completion of the program. This program accepts a maximum of 14 students each fall. Students in this program must purchase a PDA (personal digital assistant), which they will use during clinical training.
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Division of Health Sciences
101 Cunningham Boulevard
Booneville, MS 38829
662-720-7396
nemcc.edu
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