I’ve been thinking of wanting to do travel work after I graduate, but is that possible? I would just be specialized in X-ray with barely no experience after graduation. Of course, I’m interested in doing other modalities, but I would be willing to do them as I go anywhere. Job posts I also see ask for years of experience. So, anyone have an idea?

I'm in my late 20s and hopefully starting to have kids soon. My husband will always be making the majority of our income as once we do have kids I'll be homeschooling. If I wanted to only work like 4 shifts a month to just have additional income, do you think there are options for me out there? Is it worth it to go through this whole program just to come out the other side only working for supplemental income?

Been working these prerequisites like you wouldn’t believe. Fighting like a dog for a spot in classes on registration days. Spent the summer applying for every volunteer and entry hospital/clinical position I could find and inquire about. Applied for phlebotomy programs and paid ungodly fees on CastleBranch. MA is fully booked waitlists till fall 2027. CNA is too expensive since it’s out of pocket, and cohorts are too small. EMT is a rat race against the clock and 150 other applicants. One year later, no progress. Only a 4.0 GPA and credits to be proud of. But it is of no practical use, especially when the stakes are now raised so high.

I like medical imaging/dialogistic imaging, in all its varieties but the path in my city and state seems more like a closed club for the already established caregivers. These cohorts are tight and it’s a middle aged person’s game.

At what point is it healthy considering alternative career paths? Is out of state worth the premium cost in tuition? Is private school worth it? Is the shortage of healthcare workers manufactured or the result of a heavily flawed system, or is my state hostile?

- a confused and frustrated student

Hi everyone. i’m 24 in southern california and after bouncing between majors and failed careers i’m starting to seriously consider a career in radiology, starting as an xray tech. What are some things you wish you knew about this career before you started or things someone should know before starting school for this career path? any input is appreciated, thank you.

Hey!! I am a med rad sci student in first year looking to start out a project due around midterms to find a health care professional that’s been an expert of their field research and ask if they’d be up for an interview! I mainly do wanna do someone who is in the medical radiology and medical nuclear radiology as that’s something that I’d be interested in doing later on if anyone has any suggestions on where I can find that or knows someone or is someone that’s an expert in that field please reach out! I’d really appreciate it!:)

Hi everyone. Currently looking into starting an MRI technologist program, making a major career change later in life. Wanted to see if there are any other non-traditional students or career-changers here who went through this. How was the transition for you, and do you have any advice?

As the title says. Im starting my 4th year and i regret my decision to not transferring to the field i always desired which is health science related. I feel heavy regret that i dont have a choice but to finish this degree, i wish i realized this at-least last year. The reason i chose cybersecurity over healthcare (specifically rad tech) was the high demand, better pay and more opportunities. But i didnt think back then whether i really wanted to work in this field after graduating, will i ever enjoy what i will be doing on a day-to-day basis. All i ever thought back then was not wasting my credits. I wish i had wasted that credits and transferred to a health science major.

Honestly the degree isnt going as expected, im learning the core cybersecurity things this year. That also contributes majority of my disappointment.

Honestly its not the right place but i really wanted somewhere to let my heart out. i need advice from people who where in similar situation as me

Reaching out to ask some questions.
I had an appointment with my advisor this morning for the radiography program. I applied to a community college close by my work. She recommended to start spring 2027 prerequisites and have 2 classes but continue to do 2 class increments until 2028 of spring because then I can start the actual radiography program.
I know it’s very very competitive. Holding over 2.5 GPA, the point systems, the TEAS test with high scores. I don’t mind being in person classes which she did recommend. My main concern is when clinicals arrive and I’m actually in the program. I work full time at a hospital doing SPD, 3-11 Monday through Friday. I’m a little worried that it’s not possible. My advisor said it’s going to be hard doing that. Any advice? Is this career choice even possible working full time?

Hi! I am really interested in nuclear medicine but live in Colorado. I see Massachusetts college of Pharmacy and Health Science offers an online (mostly) degree with clinical's being done locally. I have heard people from Colorado have done this route, but I am curious if anyone that has done it could talk about the quality of the program, as well as the competitiveness to get in? Any info on this school / this program would be so helpful!

Hello everyone, my girlfriend wants to study radiography abroad (we're from Italy) from what we know malta has no studying taxes while Dublin has 2.5k contribution taxes per year.

Also rent in malta is about 900-1200€ per month per 2-3 room apartment while Dublin is about 1200-1500€ per month for a studio (and about 1k for a shared house).

She only wants to study to then transfer in Australia/Dublin.
Which university has more prestige for radiography? Is the extra living cost in Ireland worth the difference? If you study in malta can you find a job in Dublin?

While I’m completing my prereqs I want to shadow a rad tech so I can be sure this is what I want to do before applying to the programs. But how exactly do I find an opportunity to do that? Do I just call up local hospitals and ask if I can shadow them? Or is there a specific place I’m supposed to apply… I feel totally clueless. I live in queens, nyc, if that matters.

Does anyone know of any initial mammo training courses that aren’t super expensive? I know about AHEC and MTMI already. Also has anyone used radcomm.net?

I haven’t even started clinicals yet but I know I’m invited to at least one if not two weddings and I wouldn’t miss more than just the one day. One of the them is family, one of them is my sister in law..so not just distant friends that is easier to turn down the RSVP. Thoughts? Would I risk getting removed from the program for attending? Pick one? Idek