Oncology Terms: Doctor and Staff Roles and Medical Education

Welcome to Oncology Unscripted, hosted by patient advocates Julie Johnson and Katie Coleman and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker.

This week Julie, Katie, and Matt discuss some oncology terms. Who works in oncology clinics? We discuss some of the people you might interact with when visiting your doctor.

Matt shares how radiation, medical, and surgical oncologists are trained, and clarifies the difference between medial students, residents, and fellows.

We close with a discussion of mid-level clinicians, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago.

Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/. 

This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.