College & Career

Research Project
By: Mariah Everett

Medical Oncologist
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating cancer,

and cancer patients

Usually in charge of

i. Chemotherapy-treatment of disease by use of chemical

substances mainly cancer by cytotoxic and other drugs.
ii. Hormone therapy- treat common symptoms of
menopause and aging. Doctors can prescribe it during
or after menopause
iii. Treatment of disease with substances that stimulate
the immune response.

Education
1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree (chemistry, organic chemistry,
biology, physics, all including lab work, one year of English
and mathematics through calculus)
2: Pass the MCAT (medical college admission test)
3: Apply to Medical School
4: Graduate from Medical School
5: Obtain Medical Licensure
6: Complete a Pediatric Residency Program
7: Become Board Certified
8: Participate in a Oncology Fellowship

Salary
Median Salary: $217,856
Maximum Salary: $400,526
Minimum Salary : $101,388

Timeline
11 years
Four Years of College
Four Years of Medical School
Three Years of Working In Hospital or
Residency

Inspiration
I lost my grandmother to cancer May 26, 2015. She
had three different types of cancers; colon, breast,
and ovarian. She lived for three years and I think
she fought very hard to get through the pain.
Cancer is very strong in my family and I would like
to put a end to that. I do have a helping heart as
well. My intentions were to go in the medical field
regardless of what career path.

Good Places To Work

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital (Barrington,
Illinois)
Aultman Hospital (Canton, Ohio)
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center (Aventura,
Florida)
Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert, Arizona)
Barnes- Jewish Hospital (St. Louis, Missouri)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston,
Massachusetts)
Boone Hospital Center (Columbia, Missouri)

Top Schools
Yale University
University of Maryland
Thomas Jefferson University
University of Colorado
College of Wisconsin

Personality Strengths
1. Empathetic- Willingly being understanding and
being able to share feelings professionally
2. Professional- Highly sophisticated with proper
work attitude towards consumers and
employees
3. Helpful- Having a heart to do whatever is
possible to take care of a patient

Interesting Facts
Smoking causes an estimated 90% of
lung cancer
Anyone sleeps less than six hours a
night are more likely to develop colon
cancer than those who sleep more
Researchers believe that more than
half of all cancers and cancer deaths
are potentially preventable

Works Cited
http://
www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/100-hospitals-and
-health-systems-with-great-oncology-programs.html
http://work.chron.com/oncologists-5425.html
http://
www.seattlecca.org/diseases/medical-oncology-facts.cf
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