Oncologist

Oncologist An oncologist is a physician who is trained to help cancer/tumors. In order to become one, you have to fully trained. At Cancer Treating Centers of America (CTCA). They have dedicated cancer experts that come together to form a care team assigned specifically for a patient. The care team will do everything they can to fight the disease and help you maintain your quality of life. Education and Training- Advanced Degree, Specialized training. Candidates who wish to become oncologists must first obtain their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited 4-year medical school and then undertake specialized training. After getting the MD degree, doctors must complete a residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and pass the third stage of the USMLE. Residency program last for 2 to 4 years.


 * The salary of an Oncologist depends on various factors like experience, specializations, and academic qualifications. The amount of money a physician makes also depends upon the number of patients visiting his office. Generally physicians with more experience will have better earnings than others. The salary of an Oncologist may vary from $57,000 to $21,000 year. A physician with more than four years of experience may earn from $100,000 to $230,000 and one with ten years of experience can gain up to $300,000 per annum. The salary also varies from country to country. In the U.S the physician is paid between $90,000 and $300,000. The payment also varies based on the type of hospital. Working in private hospitals earn more than the self-employed. **
 * The female Oncologists have a high earning potential than the male Oncologist. The female Oncologist earn about $155,000 whereas the male Oncologist can make up to $250,000 annually. **