How to Apply to Radiology School

A degree and training in radiology is a prerequisite for most jobs directing medical imaging technology. The admissions process is different for each school, but there are a few things that you must do to apply to a radiology program.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• ERAS token
• Curriculum vitae
• Medical school dean's letter
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Identification-style photograph

1. Find out which, if any, of your potential radiology schools have individual applications. Some schools still allow you to submit your records and supporting materials directly to their admissions office, but many only look at paperwork that's filed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Tell the dean at your medical school that you wish to apply to a radiology program. Ask him for an electronic token that will allow you to access your ERAS application online.
3. Start working on your ERAS application during the summer, since most programs have an early October deadline. Write a personal statement explaining why you want to go to radiology school, your qualifications and your career goals. Ask the career services department at your school to help update and polish your curriculum vitae.
4. Contact the registrar's office at your current and previous schools and ask them to send official sealed copies of your transcript to the ERAS main office. You may also have to authorize the release of your transcripts on the online application. Take a small digital photo of your face and upload it to your ERAS account.
5. Review your ERAS application online before you submit it. You cannot go back to correct spelling errors once you've submitted the first 12 pages. Select the "Retransmit USMLE Transcript" option if you plan to retake any United States Medical Licensing Examinations and want your new scores sent to the radiology schools.
6. Ask your dean to write a recommendation, highlighting your performance at medical school. Most programs will accept these documents after the October deadline, but all other letters of recommendations must be submitted on time.
7. Update your contact information on your ERAS profile if it changes. Most schools will notify you by email or letter if you are selected for an interview. Keep your schedule open for the first few weeks of January since interviews are difficult to reschedule.

Tips & Warnings

• The ERAS program has a flat fee if you apply to 10 or fewer programs, but more applications require additional charges.

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