Your First Year in Radiology, Amplified by AI
A structured career path for fresh MD and DNB radiology graduates. Start reporting from day one with AI-assisted workflows, quality assurance on every case, and progression from X-ray to advanced cross-sectional imaging.
TL;DR
Fresh MD/DNB radiology graduates can start reporting for 5C Network from day one. New radiologists begin with X-ray and progress to CT and MRI as confidence grows. Bionic AI provides real-time pre-reads, acting as a digital senior colleague. Average early-career radiologist sees more case variety in one month at 5C than in three months at a single hospital. No minimum commitment — start part-time alongside any existing role.
By Kalyan Sivasailam, Founder & CEO ·
The Honest Comparison
Teleradiology vs. on-site hospital role for early-career radiologists.
Case variety
Hospital: Limited to one facility
5C: Cases from 1,500+ facilities
Modality exposure
Hospital: Whatever hospital has
5C: Choose X-ray, CT, MRI, Mammography
Schedule
Hospital: Fixed shifts
5C: Flexible, set your own hours
Geography
Hospital: Must relocate
5C: Report from anywhere in India
AI assistance
Hospital: Usually none
5C: Bionic AI pre-reads every study
QC feedback
Hospital: Varies by department
5C: Automated 8-agent QC on every report
Earnings
Hospital: Fixed salary
5C: Per-study, scales with volume
Learning curve
Hospital: Depends on seniors
5C: AI-assisted, structured progression
Both paths have merit. Many 5C radiologists combine hospital and teleradiology roles.
Career Progression Timeline
From first report to subspecialty panels. A realistic timeline based on platform data.
X-ray reporting. Learn Bionic Flow and AI-assisted voice dictation. Approximately 80% of studies are normal — AI handles pre-reads, you verify and learn. This phase builds systematic reading habits and familiarity with the structured reporting workflow.
Add CT reporting — non-contrast first, then CECT. Subspecialty exposure begins as you encounter studies from different clinical settings. Earnings typically increase 30-40% as CT studies carry higher per-study rates. Speed and confidence grow measurably.
MRI reporting for comfortable radiologists. Complex case exposure across neuro, MSK, and abdomen. Volume increases as efficiency improves. Earnings stabilise at a competitive level. By this point, most early-career radiologists have interpreted more diverse pathology than peers in single-hospital settings.
Join subspecialty panels — neuro, MSK, breast imaging, cardiothoracic. Potential progression to Senior Reader and Panel Lead roles. Subspecialty premiums of 15-25% apply. At this stage, you are no longer early-career; you are a specialist contributing to the network's collective expertise.
Mentorship Without a Physical Department
Every new radiologist is paired with the Bionic AI suite — think of it as a senior colleague who never sleeps.
AI Pre-reads
AI pre-reads highlight areas of interest with confidence scores before the study reaches your worklist. You always have a second opinion before you begin.
8-Agent Quality Control
Eight specialised AI agents validate every report before it reaches patients. Catches errors, flags inconsistencies, and ensures reporting standards are maintained.
Continuous Feedback
Your corrections train the AI — your expertise improves the entire network. This is hybrid intelligence in practice: the radiologist and the algorithm improving together.
Senior Escalation
For complex cases, you can escalate to senior radiologists on the network. You are never alone with a difficult study. The network includes 400+ radiologists across all subspecialties.
How to Start a Teleradiology Career in India
Five steps from qualification to first report. No prior teleradiology experience needed.
Complete MD/DNB in Radiology
From an NMC-recognized institution. This is the only academic prerequisite.
Register with your state medical council
Obtain a valid licence. Teleradiology reports must be signed by a registered medical practitioner under the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020.
Apply at 5C Network
Apply here and select "Early Career" tier. Credential verification typically completes within 3-5 working days.
Complete Bionic Flow onboarding
Platform training and a supervised reporting session. Typically takes 1-2 days. No additional software or PACS licence required.
Start reporting
Begin with X-ray studies. Progress to CT and MRI as your confidence and speed develop. Set your own availability windows and modality preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common concerns from fresh graduates considering teleradiology.
Apply as Early Career
MD/DNB in Radiology. Valid state medical council registration. That is all you need. Most applications are reviewed within 48 hours.
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Technology
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Questions
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Sources: NMC · IRIA · PMC10824502 · 5C Network platform data, February 2026
