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There are a number of different oncology jobs available for medical doctors. Visit http://azjobs.cancercenter.com to see some current openings.

Oncologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating patients with cancer. They may be responsible for everything from identifying a type of cancer and prescribing a treatment regimen to performing surgery and helping patients find end-of-life care.

Depending on their interests, oncology doctors can choose to specialize in a certain type of care within the field, with the most popular specializations including head and neck oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology.

Students who want to become an oncology doctor must first obtain the proper education, which includes an undergraduate degree and four years of medical school. They must then pass the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination, participate in a residency, and obtain certification in their specialty area.

According to Education-Portal.com, the four most popular oncology specialties:

• Head and neck oncology - Doctors who are certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology can work in this specialty, which deals with patients who have ear, nose, or throat related cancer.
• Medical oncology - Doctors who are certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine can work in this specialty to diagnose and treat cancerous tumors.
• Radiation oncology - Doctors who are certified by the American Board of Radiology can work in this specialty, which uses radiation therapy to treat patients with cancer and other non-cancerous conditions.
• Surgical oncology - Doctors who are certified by the American Board of Surgery can work in this specialty to perform surgery on patients with cancerous tumors and other growths.

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