Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
16Y2 Radiation Oncology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Radiation Oncologists use radiotherapy to treat patients with benign and malignant conditions as part of multidisciplinary cancer treatment teams. They select therapies for individual patients, train residents and hospital faculty, conduct research, and develop partnerships between the military and industry.
Core Skills
- radiation treatment planning
- oncology patient management
- radiation dose prescription
- image guided radiotherapy
- treatment response assessment
- multidisciplinary cancer care
- radiation safety
- clinical research
- patient counseling
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Radiology
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology Certification
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
Also Common
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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