Oncologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of cancer.

Salary:$173,558-$276,876

Education: To qualify for board certification as an oncologist, physicians must complete a residency program or fellowship in medical oncology. The residency programs train physicians in the management of patients with cancer. Programs include coursework in radiation and cancer biology, training in cancer research and scientific conferences in oncology. Oncology residents learn to diagnose and develop treatment plans for cancer patients. The residency program must be at least two years to qualify for certification in oncology. 

I don’t want to be a oncologist