Oncologist
Duties and Responsibilities: Oncology doctors are
involved in the daily care of cancer patients who are hospitalized or
outpatients. They may diagnose patients and then oversee treatments including
radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. Oncologists who work in certain hospitals
may also have teaching duties or be responsible for training medical students,
residents, and other staff.
Salary: $217,856 annually
Education: All oncology doctors must complete an
undergraduate degree program, four years of medical school and a residency or
fellowship program that usually lasts two to four years, depending on the
oncology specialty. Specialty areas include medical oncology, pediatric
oncology, radiation oncology, or gynecological oncology. The residency or
fellowship period allows prospective doctors to gain clinical and research
training that prepares them for their future careers.
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