diagnostic radiologist

duties and responsibilities: Radiologists are physicians who use cutting-edge imaging technology to examine organs and tissues inside the body in gentle, noninvasive ways. Their expertise in physics, anatomy and the disease process allow them to diagnose injuries and illnesses so treatment can begin. A growing subset of these specialists called interventional radiologists performs surgical procedures under imaging guidance in order to minimize damage to healthy tissue.

salary: Radiology in the United Sates are expected to make less than $380,722.

education Becoming a radiologist requires four years of undergraduate school,four years of medical school and at least four years in a radiology residency program. Obtain a super specialty in radiology, which can take up to 10 years, with information from a family doctor in this free video on medical careers.