Physician Doctor, Oncologist

Physician Doctor, Oncologist Job Description

A medical physician refers their patients to an oncologist when the patient needs to have a cancer diagnosis made. An oncologist then makes a diagnosis and treats it accordingly and continues to see them while they are recovering. They may recommend radiation therapy, chemotherapy or surgery to remove the cancer, depending on whether it is benign or malignant. There are 19 oncology subspecialities according to the American Board of Medical Specialities. The patient will be referred to an oncologist who specializes in the area diagnosed.

Physician Doctor, Oncologist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Physician Doctor, Oncologist is $208228 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $345905. The lowest salary reported was $80876. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Physician Doctor, Oncologist is $103.54 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $172.01. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $40.22. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Physician Doctor, Oncologist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $10113 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $2035 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Physician Doctor, Oncologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $77,566 – $356,613
Florida – $110,000 – $312,000
Georgia – $30,521 – $247,399
Illinois – $71,490 – $342,550
New York – $65,436 – $253,617
North Carolina – $156,000 – $358,341
Texas – $51,064 – $293,614

These are the highest paying cities for a Physician Doctor, Oncologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Chicago, Illinois –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Los Angeles, California –
San Francisco, California –
Boston, Massachusetts –
Houston, Texas –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Physician Doctor, Oncologist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $208228 while in 2007 it was just $193107

How To Become An Oncologist

An oncologist’s medical training is extensive. They must first of all be accepted into a medical school. After completing GPA and MCAT exams, their scores will be evaluated. If the scores are high enough they may then be accepted into a medical school of their choice. Medical school could take at least 4 to 5 years to complete depending on the degree students have at their point of entry, then they must complete from 1 to 2 years of an internship program in medicine or surgery. After completing the internship, they must also complete 4 years of training in an oncology residency program. Every 10 years an oncologist has to renew their certification in their area of expertise.

Students who are interested in applying to go to medical school must have successfully completed Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, both with Labs, Biology, Physics, Calculus and English. Their GPA scores should be 3.5 or above, although there are schools that may accept a lower score. MCAT scores should be very high to be assured of acceptance. It is also recommended but not absolutely required, that the premed student have some sort of volunteer work or other experience working in a medical setting. A science degree isn’t necessarily required by all medical schools although it is desirable.

Job Outlook

The job outlook is great for oncologists although they may not always find work in the city that they like, and some cities offer a higher oncologist salary than others. There is, however, a high demand for those entering this field despite the recession. According to www.oncologyfellowadvisor.com students today can expect their skills to be in high demand when they graduate. Dr. Michael Kosty, Medical Director of Scripps Green Cancer Center says, “If you look at the supply of oncologists versus the demand for their services, there will be a shortage of about 4,000 oncologists by 2020.