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So You Want To Be An Oncologist?

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What is oncology?

Medical Oncology is the non-surgical management of malignant disease, using systemic therapy (chemotherapy, hormone therapy and biological agents) -PMC

How do you become an oncologist?

IM residency and Heme onc fellowship

specific oncology only fellowships

roadmaps

What qualities make a good oncologist?

teamwork

communication

empathy

Do oncologists do procedures?

Surgical oncologist- link to surgical subspecialty on this site

Do oncologists sub-specialize?

There are three main specialties in oncology: medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. There are even more sub-specialties! ***Link to subspecialty tab***

Do oncologists do research?

Do oncologists do procedures?

What other specialities do oncologists work with?

What type of patient relationships do oncologists have?

What type of patient population do oncologists work with?

How is the work life balance in oncology?

Stats and Studies about Oncologists

Burnout Report

According to the Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2022: Stress, Anxiety, and Anger, oncology Is placed In the top five fields with the least amount of burnout along with fields like dermatology, pathology, orthopedics, and preventative health.

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Compensation Report

According to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2023 oncologists place within the top 10 compensation amongst physicians, averaging $463K with the highest gain of about 13%. The majority of oncologists feeling like they are fairy compensated for their work. Additionally, 94% of oncologists shared that they would choose oncology again, placing oncology within the top 5 specialties.

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