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.
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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. |
