Diagnostic Radiology Specialty Profile

Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Mark Page - Radiology Registrar, Monash Medical Centre

Radiologists utilize a vast array of imaging technologies for diagnostic or interventional services. Radiology is an exciting, rapidly growing and ever changing specialty due to the increasing dependence on medical imaging and the fast pace of technological change.
As expert diagnosticians, radiologists consult with doctors from all specialties. This requires specialists who are excellent communicators, work well in a team and have a broad knowledge base.

The increasing interventional component of radiology is becoming a sub specialty and requires excellent clinical and diagnostic skills and manual dexterity.

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Radiology Training Program

Training Program

Five year training program which includes rotations in all diagnostic modalities, exposure to interventional services and specialist exposure to paediatric and obstetric imaging. The fifth year is generally a fellowship to further a subspecialty interest. Multiple fellowships are not uncommon.... more

Application process

Applications are made to individual institutions that offer accredited training positions. A list of contacts may be found on the college website.... more

Length of Training

5 years including fellowship... more

Cost of Training

Annual Registration Fees: $891 Primary Examination $1200 Final Examination $1700 Diagnostic Radiology Course (first year reg) $3591 Resitting exams (variable) $350-1700 Costs as at 11/06. Costs of training may vary from year to year. Please visit the college website or... more

Availability/Competition for training positions

An increasingly competitive specialty that attracts high quality candidates.... more

Flexibility in Training

Part time training is allowed at minimum 50% commitment and interrupted training is available.... more

Radiology Workplace

The workplace

Radiology is a specialty which is at the forefront of medical technology. Radiologists employ the full gamut of medical imaging techniques for diagnostic and interventional purposes. Plain radiography remains indispensable, but the latter half of the 20th century has seen... more

The doctor-patient relationship

With increasing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, the doctor-patient relationship in radiology has never been more important. One needs to establish immediate rapport and gain the patient’s confidence before embarking on an invasive procedure with potential morbidity or mortality. The doctor-patient... more

Intellectual content

This is an intellectually demanding and stimulating specialty. A thorough knowledge of anatomy, pathology, medical physics, medicine and surgery is required. Most radiologists deal with adult, paediatric and obstetric patients and with all medical specialties. They have expert knowledge in... more

Medical indemnity

Interventional services are associated with increased morbidity and may carry a higher risk of litigation. Use our risk category tool to see what risk category is assigned to this specialty.... more

Lifestyle and Practice Options

Diagnostic radiology offers a flexible lifestyle. Radiologists worked on average 40 hours a week according to a 2006 survey, with 29% electing to work part-time. There is an opportunity to work in a combination of public and private practice. One... more

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