oncologist

Oncologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Oncology specialists collect medical histories and perform physical evaluations in addition to basic administrative duties, such as maintaining records, coordinating with other medical personnel, and managing the work of staff. They also perform a wide variety of diagnostic procedures to ascertain the condition of tissues and to detect cancer. Diagnostic procedures include scanning techniques, such as x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as surgical operations and biopsies.

Salary: $217,856

Education: Education Prerequisites. Acceptance into a radiation oncology residency requires a medical degree and a year of general medical training. Programs are likely to consider only applicants who finish in the top third of their class or higher.

Reflection: i would like to become one because it looks like a great career. I also would like being a Oncologist because i would help a lot of people with surgery.