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Clinical radiology

Interpreting imaging and performing image-guided procedures.

Training length5 years (ST1–ST5)
How you enterRun-through from ST1; national recruitment
CollegeRoyal College of Radiologists (RCR) ↗

Exams you will sit

  1. FRCR Part 1 (anatomy and physics)
  2. FRCR Part 2A
  3. FRCR Part 2B

Sub-specialising and fellowships

  • Interventional radiology (a separate training programme)
  • Neuroradiology
  • Paediatric, musculoskeletal and breast imaging
  • Cardiac imaging
  • Nuclear medicine