The basic path for radiologists often begins with broad-based training in general radiology. This forms the basis on which all further specializations are built.
For the radiology specialisation training takes 5 years. Further training in radiology is a structured process that crosslinks both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. It is carried out in close coordination with the relevant medical association and offers comprehensive preparation for the specialist examination and subsequent professional practice.
Prerequisites:
- Approbation
- Further training course
The individual training periods must be listed according to their chronological order (day/month/year), stating the scope of activity and the training supervisor. Corresponding certificates and the logbook/eLogbook have to prove your completed training.
Focus and additional qualification
There are also key areas in radiology training in which a radiologist can specialize further after the specialist examination:
- Focus on pediatric and adolescent radiology: Pediatric and adolescent radiologists are specialists in the diagnosis of diseases from infancy to young adulthood. This specialty requires a deep understanding of the special needs and medical conditions of children.
- Focus on neuroradiology (NRAD): The focus includes the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain, spine, head and neck (e.g. dementia, multiple sclerosis) and minimally invasive treatments such as stroke therapy. To become a neuroradiologist you must first complete specialist training in the field of radiology. This takes 60 months. Of these 60 months, 12 months can be completed in other areas of patient care (e.g. neurology).
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Interventional Radiology (IR): One of the most dynamic subspecialties involving minimally
invasive, image-guided medical procedures. This area requires extensive
training in both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Many radiologists opt for one or more fellowships to gain in-depth knowledge in a specific subspecialty. These can last one to two years and involve intensive training under the supervision of experienced specialists.
Continuous education remains a crucial component even after becoming a specialist. Additional qualifications document the structured acquisition of specialist knowledge.
The medical associations DRG , DeGIR and DGNR offer a range of additional qualifications that provide outstanding specialist knowledge and extensive practical experience in the diagnosis of heart, prostate, muscle and joint diseases as well as in the minimally invasive treatment of vascular diseases, cancer, strokes and neurovascular diseases.