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How long do radiologists spend in residency?
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Dr. Mazen Ghanianswered
Radiology 26 years experience
Typically: 1 year in an internship (medical, surgical, etc), then 4 years radiology. Most will do an additional 1-2 year subspecialty fellowship.
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Dr. Ernest Rudmananswered
Diagnostic Radiology 17 years experience
5 years: Radiology residency consists of a 1 year internship and 4 years of radiology training. Many radiologists also do a fellowship after completing their residency to further subspecialize.
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Dr. Justin Buchanananswered
Radiology 14 years experience
5 years: Radiologists do 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, 5 years of residency and usually 1 year of fellowship. Total of 14 years following high school.
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