The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is the professional body responsible for setting the curriculum, conducting examinations and establishing the standards of practice in the specialties of radiology and oncology throughout the United Kingdom. The Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) is the qualification awarded by the RCR to candidates who have completed …
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Radiology in the UK – Getting in and What to Expect
I have been working as a Consultant in Radiology in the UK for the past 3 years. However, this was not a planned move and happened just by chance. I had successfully finished my FRCR during residency simply for an additional degree. One fine day, I got an email from an agency asking for my …
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Fellowship in Singapore: The medical council registration process
Things to know before applying for fellowships in Singapore. Fellowship providing hands-on experience are not less 12 months and shall require registration. Hands-off observership positions are from 2 weeks to 28 days, and for 6 months, with no extension. The shorter 28 days observer ship do not require SMC (Singapore Medical Council) registration and is …
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Fellowship in Singapore: The Basics
Singapore is not among the first destinations for post graduate doctoral training or full time career in medicine. Not many have ventured there as compared to North America or Europe so little information is available. So was the case for me when I had gone there for my fellowship. I would like to share some …
How to apply for a Clinical Fellowship in the US
In this blog, I am going to share my experience on how to apply for US fellowships here (I had applied in 2012-13). 1. Clearing the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) is a must to be able to work in any clinical fellowship. Try deciding whether to give the USMLE as early as possible …
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The basic steps for applying abroad: Preparing the CV, SOP and LORs
The first blog on the road to securing an international fellowship/ position is on the initial basic steps and some advice. These would be applicable irrespective of which country you are applying at. 1. Training abroad is overall an excellent experience. It of course makes you a better radiologist, but also broadens your perspective as …
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Going beyond the shores: On pursuing higher studies abroad
Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin’ Then you better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone For the times they are a-changin’ - Bob Dylan; …
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