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.

Salary: $217,856

Education: As physicians, oncology specialists must complete up to eight years of undergraduate and medical school education. They then train in a medical residency that can last 3-5 years depending on the specialty. Those pursing subspecialty training may also be required to complete an additional residency or fellowship of up to three years.

Reflection: I think I would want to be an Oncologist because it seems interesting, and fun. An oncologist is an important person in the hospital because it helps to see the cancer.