Officer Subspecialty
16Y2
Radiation Oncology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Radiation Oncologists treat patients with a variety of benign and malignant conditions with radiotherapy working on cancer treatment teams with Surgical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Radiologists, and Pathologists. Radiation Oncologists attempt to maximize effectiveness and minimize the impacts of cancer treatment by choosing the best therapies for individual patients. In addition to treating patients, cancer services like Radiation Oncology train residents and faculty across the hospital, conduct research and forge partnerships between 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
Common Certifications
- American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Medical License
- Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIOLOGY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Accredited Radiation Oncology Residency
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Career Growth
- American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology Certification
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- Clinical Research Certification
- Medical License Maintenance and Continuing Medical Education
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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