Radiology training in Nigeria comprises a minimum of 5 years full training in either Radiodiagnosis or Radiation and Clinical Oncology in an accredited institution. of active clinical training in radiology. There are two postgraduate colleges with faculties of radiology with similar programs:
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
West African College of Surgeons
Residency training requirements include being fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and must have completed the one year National Youth Service.
Assessments
Candidates can sit for examinations of either or both colleges. Examinations are usually twice a year. There are three examination stages:
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primary examination ("primaries")
consists of CBT delivered multiple choice questions in the basic medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathology) radiology physics (mechanics, light, optics, electricity, magnetism, atomic physics, etc) and general radiology questions.
it is required that candidates pass this examination before starting formal radiology training.
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part 1 (membership) examination
eligibility is after a minimum of 24 months of active radiology training
consists of examinations in radiologic anatomy, radiology physics and clinical radiology
examination comprises of multiple choice questions, essays, clinical and anatomy image slide shows and image reporting sessions
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part 2 (fellowship) examination
candidates are eligible for this after being successful in the Part 1 examination and completing a minimum of 36 months in clinical radiology rotations
candidates are also expected to carry out a research study during this period and submit a dissertation to the college
Develop the ability to work independently.
examination comprises of multiple choice questions, essays, clinical image slideshow, image reporting sessions, and defense of the dissertation