When I was a little girl, people would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Now that I have grown up, I finally understand what I would like to do. I would like to become a radiologist. In this piece, I will explain how you can become a radiologist, what a radiologist does, and how this career will evolve in the future.

Firstly, a radiologist is a technician who specializes in taking X-rays. According to Study.com, to become a radiologist, you must start by getting a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. Once you begin medical school, you will then need to take courses in biology, chemistry and physics. You must complete four years of medical school, which consists of two years of science education such as anatomy, pathology, pharmacology and biochemistry. Then you can move on to two years of clinical placements in different areas of medicine such as pediatrics, surgery and internal medicine. After completing medical school, an aspiring radiologist must complete four years of residency in radiology, combining specialized medical training with paid job training.

Secondly, according to Sante.lefigaro.fr, a radiologist is a specialist in medical imaging techniques, radio scans, ultrasounds, scanners and MRIs. Specifically, a radiologist identifies fractures, tumors or infections on all parts of the body. According to Bmj.com, this dependence on technology can also lead to change in the future of radiology. A study conducted in Italy showed that viewing images with an iPad instead of the traditional workstation was much faster.

The path to becoming a radiologist is long and difficult. I hope to be a radiologist, some day because I like helping people and challenging myself. Do you think it's worthwhile to spend so many years studying to become a radiologist?

Translatedby Maria Barillaro