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Faqs
  1. I've searched your site but can't find information about a particular procedure.
  2. I have a question about my imaging options.
  3. I need information about costs or insurance coverage.
  4. How do I become a radiologist?
  5. I have a question about the results of my examination.
  6. Where can I find a list of schools offering Technologist programs?
  7. How much money does a Radiologic Technologist earn?
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I've searched your site but can't find information about a particular procedure.
Vrads.com currently describes many of the most common radiology procedures but it does not describe all procedures. New procedures will be added and current procedures will be updated as we continue to develop services. Also, many procedures have more than one name. If you have a question about a procedure that is not included on the site, we recommend that you ask your physician or health services provider. Please also let us know the procedure that you were looking for by emailing info@vrads.com
 
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I have a question about my imaging options.
Vrads.com does not give individual medical advice or opinion. We recommend that you ask your doctor or health services provider about your imaging options.
 
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I need information about costs or insurance coverage.
Vrads.com does not currently have information to offer about the costs of procedures or insurance coverage. We recommend that you call our billing office at 253.661.1700, ask your health services provider or call your insurance company to verify coverage.
 
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How do I become a radiologist?

What are the educational requirements? Radiologists are physicians, so you will need to receive an undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science, for example) and then attend medical school to get an M.D. You will then need to pass a licensing examination, and complete at least 4 years of graduate medical education (residency).

Following are some reference books on how to get into medical school. These books may be available at a local public library or can be purchased from many book stores:

  • The complete Medical School Preparation and Admissions Guide
  • Barron's Guide to Medical and Dental Schools
  • Medical School Admissions: The Insider's Guide
  • Medical School Admissions Adviser 2001 - The Insider's Guide to Medical School Admissions
Some medical schools have pre-med programs for undergraduates. Knowing the requirements for medical school is important in choosing an undergraduate school.
 
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I have a question about the results of my examination.
Vrads.com does not include medical results for diagnostic imaging exams for patients. We recommend that you ask your doctor or health services provider about the results of your examination.
 
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Where can I find a list of schools offering Technologist programs?
You might try searching for Radiologic Technologist programs in some of your favorite online search engines such as Google or at sites like Schools in the USA.com. There are many schools across the nation that provide technologist programs.
 
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How much money does a Radiologic Technologist earn?
Refer to the Radiologic Technologists and Technicians section in the online Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Dept. of Labor .
 
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