oncologist

Oncologist 

Duties & Responsibilities :

Oncologists are physicians and surgeons who evaluate and treat patients suffering from cancer. As key members of a medical team, they work in conjunction with other doctors, nurses, lab technicians and orderlies who treat patients. Their professional responsibilities include talking with patients about symptoms and examining them for signs of disease. Often coordinating with other physicians, oncologists also request and analyze test results, discuss treatment options and monitor patient progress during therapy.

Salary :

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that employment opportunities for physicians and surgeons are expected to grow by a faster-than-average rate of 18% nationwide between 2012 and 2022. Employment was expected to grow more quickly in specialty fields, as well as in rural and lower-income regions. According to the BLS, the mean yearly salary for surgeons and physicians was $184,820

Education :

Completion of a bachelor's degree program, particularly one that includes coursework in the biological and chemical sciences, is the first step in becoming an oncologist. Admission to an accredited school is next, a competitive and selective process that typically requires a passing score on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). The programs take four years to complete and include classroom studies, lab work and supervised clinical or hospital rotations. Additional requirements include 3-8 years of internships and residencies; oncologists must also pass a state licensing exam before they can practice medicine.

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Reflection :

I would not like to study for this career , i think that its really interesting to work i this area but i don't want to study for this job because i don't think i can last long working in it , it seems kind of boring.