Hematologists

Hematologists advance by developing and carrying out research that is recognized as significant by their professional peers and that has the ability to attract grant money from the federal government and private foundations. Some hematologists move into administrative positions and become directors of major research projects.

Those in academic positions advance by moving from assistant professor to associate professor to full professor. In this field, the most important criteria for academic promotion are research achievements. Hematologists (or hematologist-oncologists) who are involved in clinical work advance in their profession as more patients are referred to them for specialized treatment. Those who work in clinics or hospitals may advance to become the director or head of the hematology department.