The modern practice of radiology involves several healthcare professions working as a team. A radiologist is a medical doctor who has completed the appropriate postgraduate training and interprets medical images, communicates findings to other physicians in the form of reports and uses imaging to perform minimally invasive medical procedures.
The science of radiology has advanced considerably and now a variety of imaging techniques and radiation therapy are used such as X-Ray, Radiography , Ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Urography, PET (Positron Emission Tomography) etc. Students of MBBS are exposed to various imaging techniques and technologies to give an idea about their diagnostic value and to train them in prescribing the right radiographic procedure to assist them in proper assessment and diagnosis of the disease.
Radiology is a highly specialised field, which is in high demand. Students interested in this field can opt for specialisation in it at post-graduate level.