Officer Subspecialty
RADIO
Radiology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
<strong>Radiologists (Diagnostic)</strong> diagnose abnormalities and disease conditions through interpretation of X-ray films and fluoroscopic examinations. Prescribe appropriate drugs to be administered to patients in order to render particular organs opaque to X-ray. <br /> <strong>Radiologists (Therapeutic)</strong> diagnose and treat diseases and disorders by irradiation. Conduct and interprets X-ray and fluoroscopic examinations. Administer superficial and deep radiation from X-ray, radium, or ultraradon equipment. Direct and train technicians in use and care of radiation equipment and in protection against radiation hazards.
Core Skills
- diagnostic image interpretation
- fluoroscopy interpretation
- radiation treatment planning
- radiation safety
- contrast agent prescribing
- oncology care
- radiology equipment oversight
- clinical diagnosis
- medical team leadership
Common Certifications
- American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology Certification
- American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Board of Radiology Maintenance of Certification
- Radiologic Technology Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIOLOGY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- Diagnostic Radiology Residency
- Radiation Oncology Residency
- American Board of Radiology Certification
- Fellowship in Interventional Radiology
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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