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How difficult is it for a DO student, after completion of an IM residency (DO or MD), to be accepted into a heme./onc. fellowship? I have preliminary interests in medical oncology and I will be starting an osteopathic medical school in the fall. I understand that oncology is a research oriented field, hence at first glance there may appear to be a lack of correlation between DO's and medical oncology. Despite this, I still, at least right now, aspire to be an oncologist. I do know a DO who is an oncologist, he is actually the one who sparked my interest in osteopathic medical school. I am just wondering if my being a DO oncologist is an extreme exception to the majority of practicing oncologists in the U.S. Anyone have any insight with regards to this? Thanks!
