Careers in Medicine: Specialty Information

Radiation Oncology

Nature of the work

A radiation oncologist is a doctor who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers, and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.¹

Radiation oncologists can receive training in the following subspecialty:

• Hospice and Palliative Medicine - prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Training/residency information

The residency training program for radiation oncology is five years.

Salary information

The annual salary for oncologists ranges from $357,000 to $463,293.²

For more information

• American College of Radiation Oncology
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology

References
1 The American Board of Medical Specialties. Guide to Physician Specialties. Evanston, IL: American Board of Medical Specialties; February 2008.
2 2008 Physician Compensation Survey [special feature]. Modern Healthcare. July 14, 2008: 28-32.

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