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To become an Oncologist...

Oncologists are physicians who study, diagnose, and treat cancerous tumors. They practice in hospitals and medical centers, university hospitals, and research organizations [study of cancer.] Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Pediatric Oncology and Hemotology, Radiation Oncology, and Surgical Oncology are all different types of studies through Oncology....Candidates must have graduated from an approved medical school and must have completed an ACGME or AOA accredited residency program. Graduate education in a specialty and, if the physician chooses, a subspecialty follows. For the examination part, after a satisfactory completion of graduate education in a specialty, physicians may apply for certification. Applicants must pass the certifying examination administered by the medical specialty board. If they go on to receive additional education and training in a subspecialty (e.g., pediatric oncology and hematology), they must complete the education and training requirements and then apply for certification and pass the examination administered by the medical specialty board.

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