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Time Frame. Becoming a radiologist requires four years at the undergraduate level, two years in medical school classrooms and labs and two more in rotation in a hospital. A five-year residence in radiology is also required. Overall, it takes about 13 years of training to become a radiologist. While 13 years may seem like an enormous commitment to make, the benefits are worth the effort. First, radiology pays well. On average, radiologists earn around $350,000 per year.
Field Overview. To work as a radiologist, you'll first need to become a licensed physician and specialize in medical imaging. You'll examine images from ultrasounds, x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and other radiographic devices to diagnose your patients' illnesses.o become a radiologist, you must go to medical school for four years after attending undergraduate school. As a medical student, you'll spend the first two years completing basic medical and science coursework in laboratories and classrooms. Courses usually include: 1  Pathology. 2  Anatomy. 3  Molecular biology. 4  Immunology.