Licensing Agency

Mississippi issues physician licenses through the State Board of Medical Licensure and regulates radiologic technologists and facility safety through public health programs. Radiology credentialing emphasizes American Board of Radiology certification for physicians and documented competency for technologists. The state requires continuing education for license renewal and supports quality improvement initiatives.

Continuing Education

License renewal requires continuing education documentation for technologists and continuing medical education attestation for physicians. Radiologists maintain American Board of Radiology maintenance of certification in parallel. Facilities participate in quality assurance and dose monitoring programs as part of continuing competence.

Salary Ranges

Diagnostic radiologist three hundred twenty thousand to five hundred eighty thousand per year | Interventional radiologist three hundred eighty thousand to seven hundred thousand per year | Neuroradiologist three hundred fifty thousand to six hundred forty thousand per year | Mammography specialist two hundred eighty thousand to four hundred eighty thousand per year

Information About Mississippi

Mississippi is a largely rural southern state with regional medical centers and variable access to subspecialty care. Teleradiology and interstate credentialing help address gaps in specialist coverage. The state emphasizes public health oversight of radiation producing equipment and facility compliance.

Sources: Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | Mississippi State Department of Health | American Board of Radiology