“ Oncology is a very dynamic specialty and is of the utmost importance ”

Can you tell us a little bit about your work and current research? To tell you about my work as a specialist in Medical Oncology, I must first briefly present the situation in Romania. Unfortunately, in Romania, a medical oncologist must overcome many difficulties. As a resident, you become a specialist in medical oncology following 5 years of specialization in the field and an examination. Then, after another 5 years, you will specialize in medical oncology and receive the title of “Primary Doctor” (this is the highest professional degree in medical care, in other words: Senior Medical Oncologist). Unfortunately, research into Medical Oncology in Romania isn’t particularly developed. I would like to engage more in research but since I am the only researcher in medical oncology with a first degree, I struggle to find collaborators. This is also made more difficult, as there are no research positions for young doctors who I could collaborate with. Finally, I have limited time to apply to research, as I spend much of my day in healthcare settings. What initially drew you to the field of Oncology? When I first became a doctor, I wanted to specialize as soon as I could. I attended the first exam which I had the chance to participate in and this was in Oncology. Despite my reasoning for joining the field, in just a short space of time, I realized that Oncology is a very dynamic specialty and is of the utmost importance, as cancer is the second highest cause of death in the w...
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