What are the career prospects in oncology?
johma513 asked:
Has anyone ever worked as or have any knowledge of a careers as a cancer research biologist? Also can anyone tell me about the Medical doctor approach and get a fellowship in hematology/oncology? I think that I either want to go through medical school and have a career as an oncologist or get a PhD in Oncology and do research. Any information is appreciated.
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Has anyone ever worked as or have any knowledge of a careers as a cancer research biologist? Also can anyone tell me about the Medical doctor approach and get a fellowship in hematology/oncology? I think that I either want to go through medical school and have a career as an oncologist or get a PhD in Oncology and do research. Any information is appreciated.
July 30th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Career prospects are excellent!
Research will not pay you as much as being an MD, (unless you win the Nobel Proze!).
How old are you now? If you are still young I would advise you do your MD/MBBS and get some ward experience. Then, do your Phd and get into research.
It will take a while, 5-6 years for medicine, 3 years Phd plus experience… you are looking at around 12-15 years before you can ‘really’ get into top level research.
Its good to see motivated people like yourself, keep up the hard work and all the best