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How much time does it take to become a oncologist?
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About 17-19 years : Usually- High school- 4 years College- 4 years Medical School- 4 years Residency- 2-3 years (Internal Medicine or Peds) Oncology fellow- 2 years stop here or go on to hematology Hematology- another 1-2 years
Answered 7/2/2020
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