Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty

Officer Subspecialty

16Y0

Diagnostic Radiology

An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.

Description

<p>Diagnostic radiologists are medical imaging experts who use a variety of imaging procedures to see inside the body to diagnose and, in some cases, treat disease. In modern medical practice, medical imaging is center stage and is ever increasingly involved in the diagnostic work-up and treatment of patients, spanning all ages and every organ system, whether in the emergency department or the outpatient clinic. Navy radiologists are typically hospital-based but also deploy on ships and in austere environments as they are vitally important for warfighter health and survivability.</p> <p>Fellowships are available in the following subspecialties: Breast imaging, Cardiothoracic radiology, Abdominal radiology, Musculoskeletal radiology, Neuroradiology, Pediatric radiology, Nuclear radiology, Emergency radiology, or Interventional radiology.</p>

Core Skills

  • medical image interpretation
  • radiologic diagnosis
  • computed tomography analysis
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • ultrasound imaging
  • nuclear medicine imaging
  • image guided procedures
  • clinical consultation
  • patient safety management

Common Certifications

  • American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology Certification
  • American Board of Radiology Nuclear Radiology Certification
  • American Board of Radiology Interventional Radiology Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Medical License
  • Controlled Substance Registration Certificate

Civilian Career Paths

  • RADIOLOGY
  • CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
  • PUBLIC HEALTH

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Career Growth

  • American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology Certification
  • American Board of Radiology Subspecialty Certification
  • Radiology Fellowship
  • Medical License Maintenance and Continuing Medical Education

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.