Oncologist
Treat cancer across clinic and inpatient settings
About the profession
Oncologists diagnose, treat, and walk patients through cancer — from first scan to cure or hospice — a specialty that combines heavy science with heavier emotional load.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Fellow → Oncologist → Senior Oncologist → Oncology Division Chief
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
550K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $320,000 - $378,000/year With equity/bonuses: $352,000 - $453,600 Top markets (SF/NYC): $368,000 - $454,000 Execute core tasks using Oncology…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Oncology 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders 3pm —…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $224,000 - $288,000 Year 2-3: Junior level $320,000 - $418,500 Year 4-6: Mid level $418,500 - $446,500 Year 7-10: Senior level $446,500 - $515,500 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
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You find the craft of a Oncologist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Oncology and Chemotherapy You communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders…
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