Going to the Army for radiology ,what else is needed to become a radiologist ?

Question

I am getting into a radiology program in the Army. I am sure this will only teach me the basics and I will not earn any kind of medical degree. However once I complete the Army's training, I think I will be some sort of technician? I will be in the Army for 5 years so I have time to take college courses while I am enlisted. What kind of classes should I take that will ultimetly help me become an M.D.? I know I will still have to complete a residency when I get out of the Army. I just want to know the best steps to take while im still in the Army.

Answer 1

To be a Radiologist you must be a physician. That means four years in college taking a Bachelor's degree, getting top scores in your science classes and in the MCAT tests, and then being admitted to Medical School and spending four tough years before receiving your M.D. and then doing several years of residency in radiology.

Probably your Army training will qualify you to be a radiology technician or assistant, so you will have no troube getting a job when you get out of the Army, but you will not be a "radiologist."

Good luck in the army. Keep your head down!!!