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Please tell me how long it takes for to become an oncologist?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

12-14 years: For medical oncology: 4 years unergrad, 4 years medical or osteopathy school, 3 years internal medicine internship and residence, 2 or 3 years oncology fellowship. Total 14 years give or take 1 or 2.

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Answered 7/19/2020

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