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Hematologists

Overview

Hematologists study and/or treat diseases of the blood and the blood-forming tissues. Some hematologists are physicians—doctors of medicine (M.D.'s) or doctors of osteopathy (D.O.'s)—who specialize in blood diseases. Other hematologists are medical scientists (doctors of philosophy, or Ph.D.'s) who do research on blood diseases but do not treat patients. A few students who plan to focus on medical research choose to complete a joint M.D.-D.O./Ph.D. program.

Salary Range

$50,000 to $100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Medical Degree

Certification/License

Required

Outlook

About as Fast as the Average
Personality Traits

Helpful

Problem-Solving

Scientific

Career Ladder
Director of a Hematology Department

Hematologist

Hematology Resident

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