Hematology

What is hematology?

• Hematology is he study of the physiology of the blood.

Education

• Medical school - Four-years to get bacholors degree and another four for M.D.
• Residency - Three years of clinical training, after completing medical school
• Fellowship -Three years required in a fellowship program.

Salary

• The average median hematologist salary in the United States is about $266,000 per year or about $128 per hour.

Job Description

• Hematologist spend some time in a lab, looking at the blood samples. They may prescribe and perform many different tests, procedures, and blood work to gather as much information as they can on their patient to ensure that an appropriate diagnosis is provided.

Questions

• How many years does it take to become a hematologist.
• What does a hematologist do?

Answers

• 8 years in college, 3 year residency and 3 year fellowship.
• Studies blood disorders.