What is a surgical oncologist and how to become one

Key steps to become a surgical oncologist

1. Explore surgical oncologist education requirements

   Most common surgical oncologist degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.0 %

   Master's

   20.0 %

   High School Diploma

   10.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific surgical oncologist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GI	76.87%
   General Surgeons	16.35%
   Chemotherapy	6.78%

3. Research surgical oncologist duties and responsibilities

   • Initiate preventative measures, recognize emergent problems and care for patients requiring long term pain management.
   • Research and update billing policies as changes are make by CMS.

4. Apply for surgical oncologist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a surgical oncologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams