The vast majority of the most desirable postgraduate training programs in radiology are in university centers. There are many quality non-university affiliated programs. There may be advantages to receiving one's postgraduate training in an area in which one may ultimately wish to practice. This allows individuals to become acquainted with practice situations in the region and become known to individuals seeking practice associates. However, practice opportunities are available to quality applicants of the best program no matter where their location and location of a residency usually does not affect ultimate practice location.
Radiology is a fascinating specialty in which to spend one's professional career.
It is one of the most rapidly changing areas in medicine, with numerous technologic advancements each year. The graduate of a radiology residency has many career options, from the practice of general radiology to subspecialist practice.