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Oncologists
Title: Oncologists
Category: Recreation & Sports / Health Care
Details: Words: 419 | Pages: 1.8 (approximately 235 words/page)
Oncologists
Oncologists - specialize in the medical treatment of cancer. A clinical oncologist specialises in treating patients with radiotherapy and may also use chemotherapy and hormone therapy. A medical oncologist specializes in treating patients with chemotherapy.
Oncologists are physicians who study, diagnose, and treat cancerous tumors. They practice in hospitals and medical centers, university hospitals, and research organizations.
To become certified as an oncologist, a candidate must first graduate from an accredited medical school before entering into …showed first 75 words of 419 total…
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Examinations
After 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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