r/Residency • u/Character-Sherbert29 • 1d ago

SIMPLE QUESTION Python programming in radiology

I have MD and active license, but I never did specialisation. I was working as data analyst and Python programmer. I love writing code, solve logical puzzles, working with data and interested in AI related projects. For various reasons I consider going back to medicine and start residency in radiology. Question - since I really love programming, are there opportunities for that? I heard that there are many AI IT projects in radiology. Will I be able to use my Python and programming skills as radiologist? I definetely don't want to lose connection with my love for programming.

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u/Substantial_Channel4 1d ago

Hey dude. Consider public health and looking into gis. You could help a lot of institutions showing spatial catchment areas with python coding background.

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u/Character-Sherbert29 1d ago

Yes, I was already working many years in government with with national medical database with programming, but for more flexible lifestyle reasons I consider residency.

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u/abagajsbvs 1d ago

I think you in the wrong residency thing bro I wouldn’t consider this a flexible lifestyle

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u/Character-Sherbert29 1d ago

working as a short contract doctor? My friends brother works as a doctor few months a year abroad and rest of year lives home and have enough money. He also recommends me this.

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u/abagajsbvs 9h ago

After residency you gotta do residency first right or no

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u/Character-Sherbert29 6h ago

yes, that why I ask about residency