Oncologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Oncologist 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, oncologist also request and analyze test results, discuss treatment options and monitor patients progress during therapy.

Salary:  $184,820 yearly salary

Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree program, particular 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 program that typically requires a passing score on the Medical College Admission Test. The program takes four years to complete and include classroom studies, lab work and supervised clinical or hospital rotations. Additional requirements include 3-8 years of internship and residencies; oncologist must also pass a state licensing exam before they can practice medicine.

Reflection: I would like to work in this career because it seems like a nice career to pick as a job also the pay is somewhat good.