Radiology training in Nigeria

Last revised by Kehinde Lawal on 28 Dec 2023

Radiology training in Nigeria comprises a minimum of 6 years full training in either Radiodiagnosis or Radiation and Clinical Oncology in an accredited instituition. 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:

  • 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.

  • part 1 (membership) examination

    • eligibility is after a minimum of 36 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

  • 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

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