Becoming a radiologist typically takes about 13 years after high school. The general timeline includes:

• 4 years to complete an undergraduate degree
• 4 years of medical school
• 1 year of internship (often part of the first year of residency)
• 4 years of residency training in diagnostic radiology

This sums up to approximately 13 years. Additionally, many radiologists pursue a fellowship for subspecialty training, which can add 1 to 2 more years, extending the total training time to about 14–15 years

. In some regions or training systems, the residency can be 5 years long, which slightly adjusts the timeline but still falls within the 13–15 year range overall

. Thus, the path to becoming a fully qualified radiologist involves extensive education and training, typically spanning 13 to 15 years, depending on specialization choices.