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Radiology as a Career

3. Sample Interview Questions

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The following questions are often asked in some form during interview, and candidates would be advised to have concise appropriate responses ready to answer confidently on the day.

  1. Why choose a career in radiology?

  2. Why have you decided to change from your previous career path?

  3. How has you training so far prepared you for a career in radiology?

  4. What do you bring to radiology?

  5. Why have you chosen this training scheme?

  6. What branch of radiology are you interested in?

  7. What are the qualities of a good radiologist?

  8. Have you got a good idea what a radiologist does?

  9. Where do you think radiology is going in the next 5 years?

  10. Should there be 24hr / 7day a week radiology?

  11. Name 2 good and 2 bad aspects about yourself?

  12. Who should radiologists teach?

  13. Does radiology need research?

  14. Do you agree with radiographers having an extended role?
    (usually asked by a radiographer)

If you are successful at interview (or unsuccessful), and would like to share your experience for the benefit of other potential radiology trainees, please send your comments and advice to rhidian@thesrt.org.uk. I hope you have found the information on this website helpful. 

© Dr R Bramley and Dr H-U Laasch 2001

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