Want to be a physician? Find a med school with a strong radiology program
No matter the specialty a medical student chooses, all aspiring physicians should choose a medical school with a strong radiology curriculum, according to an April 26 article published by the U.S. News and World Report.
"Regardless of whether a premed student is interested in specializing in radiology, experts say all aspiring physicians can benefit from attending a med school with a strong radiology curriculum," according to the article. "Experts say a radiology rotation is especially helpful for medical students who intend to enter a specialty that is heavily reliant on radiology such as surgery."
Attending a medical school with consistently solid radiology rotations also exposes students to developing imaging methods and analysis, said Desire Morgan, MD, vice chair of education and a radiology professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.
Aspiring medical students should look for the following when trying to find a medical school with a strong radiology rotation, according to the article:
- Experimental learning opportunities
- Robust anatomy courses
- A strong residency program nearby
- Innovative radiology research
- Excellence in multiple medical school departments
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A recent graduate from Dominican University (IL) with a bachelor’s in journalism, Melissa joined TriMed’s Chicago team in 2017 covering all aspects of health imaging. She’s a fan of singing and playing guitar, elephants, a good cup of tea, and her golden retriever Cooper.