What are the requirements to be a doctor of oncology?
How long is the residency? Is it an emotionally draining field? I really want to get into oncology to help people beat cancer, and I tend to focus on the positive, but as we all know, not everybody wins the battle. I have heard that it is very depressing and I'm worried that once I get there I won't be able to handle it. Any suggestions? How can I get into a volunteer program in an ongology department of a hospital?
- jannsody
I would imagine that it would be quite emotionally draining dealing with those that may have a terminal illness, not recovering and with those patients receiving chemotherapy (and/or radiation) and any other treatments and the toll that it takes not only on the patients but also their families.
For volunteer opportunites, perhaps there is a local hospital that has an oncology unit or perhaps a local hospital specializes in the treatment of those with cancer. Most health care institutions have websites these days. Perhaps going to yahoo.com and typing into search "'cancer program and 'your city and state'" will help you locate some programs looking for volunteers and/or at least to observe and ask if one can talk with an oncology staff member.
For other opportunities: www.volunteermatch.org and type in one's zip code and area(s) of interest.
For general career info on becoming a physician -- US occupational outlook handbook: www.bls.gov/oco and search 'physicians'. www.wikipedia.org may also have info on oncology physicians albeit the site is not the most reliable but has other resources.
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