Earn a bachelor’s degree (typically in biology, chemistry, physics, or a related field)
Complete required pre-med or pre-health prerequisites (if applicable)
Take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) (required by most medical schools)
Apply to and complete medical school (MD or DO)
Pass United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or COMLEX-USA (depending on MD/DO track)
Match into a radiology residency program (typically 4 years in the US)
Complete radiology residency requirements (clinical rotations, exams, and graduation requirements)
Obtain board certification in radiology (ABR in the US)
Consider additional fellowship training (optional, but common for sub-specialization), such as:
Neuroradiology
Interventional radiology
Body imaging
Pediatric radiology
Musculoskeletal radiology
Obtain fellowship board certification/eligibility requirements (where applicable)
Get licensed to practice in your state/country
Maintain certification through continuing medical education and periodic exams (where required)
Build relevant skills and experience (research, observerships, shadowing, radiology-related electives)