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Pediatric oncologist

Hello sir I would like to know the Career Requirements to become Pediatric oncologist so please provide me suitable information about the same.
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5th March 2016, 09:20 AM
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Re: Pediatric oncologist

Pediatric oncology is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children.

Career Requirements

Degree Level
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O)

Degree Field
Medicine

Licensure
Mandatory; must pass the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA)

Certification
Voluntary certification is available through American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)

Experience
Experience is gained through residency and fellowship programs

Key Skills
Excellent communicator, detail-oriented, empathetic, patient, well-organized, good general computer skills, as well as knowledge of healthcare-specific applications and hardware

Training for Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists

Pediatric hematologists/oncologists are medical doctors who have had

At least 4 years of medical school

Three years of residency training in pediatrics

At least 3 additional years of fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology

Certification from the American Board of Pediatrics

Types of Treatments of Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists

Pediatric hematologists/oncologists diagnose, treat, and manage children and teens with the following:

Cancers including leukemias, lymphomas, brain tumors, bone tumors, and solid tumors

Diseases of blood cells including disorders of white cells, red cells, and platelets

Bleeding disorders


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